The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has officially released the NIOS Date Sheet 2025 for the October session exams. According to the schedule, the theory exams for both Class 10 (Secondary) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary) students will be conducted between October 14 and November 18, 2025.
NIOS Date Sheet 2025 Highlights
All students appearing for the NIOS Class 10th and 12th board exams can now check and download their detailed exam timetable through the official website – www.sdmis.nios.ac.in or by clicking on the direct link shared below
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) |
| Name of Examination | NIOS October Exam 2025 |
| Conducted For | Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) Students |
| Category | Exam Date |
| Status | Released |
| Exam Dates | October 14 to November 18, 2025 |
| Mode of Availability | Online |
NIOS Date Sheet 2025 Out for 10th & 12th Class
The exams will be held from October 14 to November 18, 2025. This timetable is for students in India and abroad. All students can now check and download the full schedule from the official website – www.sdmis.nios.ac.in. The date sheet gives details of each subject exam. Students should note their exam dates carefully and start preparing on time.
NIOS Class 10 Exam Date 2025
The NIOS Class 10 October session exams will be held from October 14 to November 18, 2025. Students must carefully note their subjects and dates.
| Date | Subject(s) |
|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | Sanskrit Sahitya (248), Entrepreneurship (249) |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Bhartiya Darshan |
| 16 Oct 2025 | Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Assamese, Nepali, Malayalam, Odia, Arabic, Persian, Tamil, Sindhi |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Psychology |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Employability Skills (250) |
| 25 Oct 2025 | Data Entry Operations (Th.) (229) |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Mathematics |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Social Science |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Business Studies (215) |
| 3 Nov 2025 | Social Science (213) |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Economics (214), Veda Adhyayan |
| 6 Nov 2025 | Painting |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Science & Technology |
| 8 Nov 2025 | Folk Art |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Urdu, Sanskrit (209), Indian Sign Language (230), Bodh Darshan (241) |
| 11 Nov 2025 | English |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Bakery & Confectionery, Cutting & Tailoring, Dress Making, Certificate in Desktop Publishing, Certificate in Yog, Certificate in Basic Computing (Theory), Beauty Culture & Hair Care |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Home Science |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Hindustani Sangeet (242), Natyakala (285) |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Indian Culture & Heritage (223), Carnatic Sangeet (243) |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Accountancy (224), Sanskrit Vyakaran (246) |
Also Read: CBSE Date Sheet 2026 for Class 10 & 12 Released, Exams from February 17
NIOS Class 12 Exam Date 2025
The NIOS Class 12 October session exams will also be held from October 14 to November 18, 2025. Students must check the timetable carefully.
| Date | Subject(s) |
|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | Early Childhood Care & Education |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Psychology (328), Sanskrit Vyakaran |
| 16 Oct 2025 | Geography |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Sanskrit (309) |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Malayalam, Odiya, Arabic, Persian, Tamil, Sindhi |
| 25 Oct 2025 | Gender Studies |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Chemistry, Political Science (317), Mass Communication (335), Military Studies (374) |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Home Science |
| 31 Oct 2025 | English |
| 3 Nov 2025 | Computer Science, Physical Education & Yog, Sociology, Tourism |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Hindi (301), Employability Skills & Entrepreneurship |
| 6 Nov 2025 | Physics, History, Library & Information Science, Environmental Science |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Data Entry Operations |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Mathematics (311), Veda Adhyayan |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Biology (314), Accountancy, Introduction to Law (338), Military History (375), Painting |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Business Studies (319), Sanskrit Sahitya |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Urdu (306), Bharatiya Darshan (347), Natyakala (385) |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Economics (318), Bodh Darshan |
| 18 Nov 2025 | House Keeping (356), Catering Management, Food Processing (358), Hotel Front Office Operations, Web Designing & Development (Th.) (622), Computer & Office Applications (631), Data Entry Operations (632), Web Development (660), CRM Domestic Voice (661), Computer Hardware Assembly & Maintenance (663), Yog Assistant (667) |
How to Download NIOS Date Sheet 2025 PDF
Students can download the official NIOS Date Sheet 2025 PDF by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of NIOS – www.sdmis.nios.ac.in
- On the homepage, click on the “October Session” link
- Choose “NIOS 10th Exam Date 2025” or “NIOS 12th Exam Date 2025”
- The detailed exam timetable will appear on the screen
- Download and save the PDF for future use
- Start preparing for the exams as per the schedule
NIOS Date Sheet 2025 Important Links
NIOS has released the October session date sheet 2025 for Class 10 and 12 exams scheduled between October 14 and November 18, 2025. Students are advised to download the detailed timetable from the official NIOS website and plan their preparation accordingly.
| Document Name | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Datesheet (Abroad) of Public Exams (Sec. & Sr. Sec.) | Download |
| Datesheet (All India) of Public Exams (Sec. & Sr. Sec.) | Download |
| Notification for Datesheet of Public Exams (Sec. & Sr. Sec.) | Download |
FAQs on NIOS Date Sheet 2025
Q1. When will the NIOS Class 10 and 12 exams 2025 start?
The NIOS Class 10 and 12 October session exams will start on October 14, 2025.
Q2. What is the last date of the NIOS exams 2025?
The NIOS October session exams will end on November 18, 2025.
Q3. Where can I download the NIOS Date Sheet 2025 PDF?
Students can download the official NIOS Date Sheet 2025 PDF from www.sdmis.nios.ac.in.
Q4. Are the NIOS Date Sheet 2025 dates final?
Yes, the NIOS Date Sheet 2025 for October session is officially released. Any changes will be updated on the NIOS website.
Q5. What should students carry to the NIOS exam centre?
Students must carry their NIOS Hall Ticket 2025 along with a valid ID proof and necessary stationery to the exam centre.