The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the revised dates for the postponed Class 10 public exams for the 2025 session. These changes were made after several papers were delayed earlier this month because of administrative issues and election-related work in some states. According to the new schedule, the exams in Bihar and the Nuapada constituency of Odisha will take place earlier on 29th November 2025 and 1st December 2025, than those in the rest of the country. All other postponed papers across India will now be held on December 2, 2025.
Students appearing for the exams need to carry their NIOS 10th Hall Tickets to the center.
Theory exam for each subject will begin at 2:30 PM but the duration may vary as per the subject. Check Subject-Wise Timings and Dates for NIOS 10th Exams
- Students should keep in mind that the NIOS 10th exam dates for Indian and overseas students are different.
- The date sheet for overseas students is also available on the official website of the board.
- Theory exams will be based on the NIOS 10th Syllabus released by the board.
You can check the revised NIOS Class 10 Exam dates from the YouTube Link mentioned below:
NIOS 10th Exam Dates 2025
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the NIOS date sheet 2025 for Theory exam. Students can download NIOS 10th Exam Dates 2025 PDF from the link below.
NIOS 10th Theory Exam Dates (Revised)
Students can check the complete schedule for the October theory exams from the table below:
| Date | Region | Subjects | Time |
| November 29, 2025 | Bihar State | Urdu, Sanskrit, Bodh Darshan | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Indian Sign Language | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM | ||
| December 1, 2025 | Bihar & Nuapada (Odisha) | English | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| December 2, 2025 | All India | Painting | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
NIOS 10th Practical Exam Dates
NIOS 10th Exam Dates for practical exams are as follows:
| Exam Dates | Subjects |
|---|---|
| October 11 – October 14, 2025 | Science & Technology (212), Home Science (216), Carnatic Sangeet (243), Folk Art (244) |
| October 15 – October 18, 2025 | Painting (225), Maths (211), Hindustani Music (242), Data Entry Operations (229) |
| October 19 – October 22, 2025 | Cutting & Tailoring (605), Dress Making (606), Beauty Culture & Hair Care (612), Certificate in Indian Embroidery (628), Beauty Therapy (640) |
| October 23 – October 27, 2025 | Hair Care & Styling (641), Hand & Foot Care (642), Bakery & Confectionary (256), Certificate in Basic Computing (608), Certificate in Desk Top Publishing (CDTP) (613), Certificate in Yog (614), Indian Sign Language (230) |
How to Download NIOS 10th Date Sheet 2025?
Students need to follow the steps below to download their NIOS 10th Exam Date 2025 PDF from the official website:
Step 1: Go to the official website – sdmis.nios.ac.in.
Step 2: In the menu bar, click on ‘Notifications’.
Step 3: Click on the link ‘Date Sheet for Theory Exam of Secondary and Senior Secondary Courses – April/May 2025 Session’.
Step 4: NIOS 10th Exam Date PDF will open up in a new tab.
Step 5: Download the PDF and save it for the future.
Also Read: NIOS 10th Registration Process
NIOS 10th Practical Exams 2025: Important Instructions
NIOS has also provided some important instructions regarding the class 10 practical exams. The instructions are as follows:
- Attendance sheets and award sheets for practical exams can be downloaded through the NIOS portal.
- Practical exam centers need to upload the internal assessments and practical exam marks on the NIOS portal on a daily basis during the practical exams.
- Regional centers shall obtain the practical exam schedule from each center as per the date sheet.
- For smooth and fair conduct of the practical exams, regional centers will assign observers to the exam centers.
Also Check: NIOS Class 10 Sample Papers
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What should I do if the two exam dates are clashing on the NIOS 10th Date Sheet 2025?
Ans. NIOS publishes a date sheet that takes into account all of these considerations. However, if your exam dates conflict, you should notify officials.
Ques. When are the NIOS 10th Exams for April session scheduled to take place?
Ans. NIOS 10th April public theory exams will be held from April 6 to March 22, 2025. The practical exams will be conducted from March 11 to March 27, 2025.
Ques. When are the NIOS on-demand exams conducted?
Ans. NIOS ODEs are held throughout the year, with the exception of the April/May and October/November months. In these months, NIOS conducts public examinations.
Ques. What are the passing marks in NIOS 10th Exams 2025?
Ans. To pass the NIOS 10th examinations in 2025, students must obtain at least 33% in each subject.
Ques. Where can I check the NIOS 10th Date Sheet 2025?
Ans. NIOS class 10 date sheet is available on the official website sdmis.nios.ac.in.
Ques. How many exam cycles are there in NIOS?
Ans. NIOS conducts examinations in two cycles - April/May and October/November.
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