The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the Practical Examination Date Sheet for the April 2026 session. The practical examinations for Class 10 and Class 12 will be conducted from 17 March 2026 to 01 April 2026 at Accredited Institutes across India and overseas.

Students must contact their study centres to confirm batch timing and reporting instructions.
Senior Secondary Practical Exam Schedule (Class 12)
| Practical Dates | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 17 March – 20 March 2026 | Home Science (321), Biology (314), Geography (316), Painting (332), Computer Science (330), Physical Education & Yoga (373), Early Childhood Care & Education (376), Bakery Production & Processing (383) |
| 21 March – 24 March 2026 | Chemistry (313), Physics (312), Environmental Science (333), Physical Education & Yoga (373), Data Entry Operations (336), Library & Information Science (339), Indian Sign Language (382) |
| 25 March – 28 March 2026 | Computer & Office Applications (631), Data Entry Operations (632), Web Development (660), IT Essentials PC Hardware & Software (651), CRM Domestic Voice (661), Computer Hardware Assembly & Maintenance (663) |
| 29 March – 01 April 2026 | House Keeping (356), Catering Management (357), Food Processing (358), Hotel Front Office Operations (360), Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables (363), Web Designing & Development (622) |
Secondary Practical Exam Schedule (Class 10)
| Practical Dates | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 17 March – 20 March 2026 | Science & Technology (212), Home Science (216), Sanskrit (243), Folk Art (244) |
| 21 March – 24 March 2026 | Painting (225), Mathematics (211), Hindustani Music (242), Data Entry Operations (229), Natyakala (255) |
| 25 March – 28 March 2026 | Hair Care & Styling (614), Beauty & Skin Care (642), Bakery & Confectionery (256), Certificate in Basic Computing (608), Certificate in Desk Top Publishing (613), Yoga (614), Indian Sign Language (230) |
| 29 March – 01 April 2026 | Cutting & Tailoring (605), Dress Making (606), Beauty Culture & Hair Care (621), Certificate in Indian Embroidery (628), Beauty Therapy (640) |
Important Instructions for Students
Students must download their hall ticket from the NIOS student portal before the examination. Practical exams will be conducted in batches depending on laboratory capacity. Candidates should carry their practical file, identity proof and required materials on exam day.
Practical marks will be uploaded online by examination centres and results will be declared along with theory examinations.
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