NIOS September–October 2025 Practical Exam Timetable Released
- Rekha Pal
- Aug 28
- 2 min read
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has announced the practical examination schedule for Secondary (Class X) and Senior Secondary (Class XII) learners for the September–October 2025 session.
Practical exams will be conducted at designated study centres and Accredited Learning Sites (ALs) between 12 and 27 September 2025. Hall tickets will be available for download on the NIOS portal before the exams, and marks will be uploaded by 10 October 2025, according to NIOS.
📅 Key Dates
Practical exams: 12 – 27 September 2025
Marks upload deadline: 10 October 2025
Hall tickets: Available before the exam on nios.ac.in / sdmis.nios.ac.in
📖 Date-wise Subject Schedule (Practical Exams)
Sept 12 – 15
Senior Secondary: Home Science, Biology, Geography, Painting, Computer Science, Mass Communication, Early Childhood Care & Education
Secondary: Science & Technology, Home Science, Carnatic Sangeet, Folk Art
Sept 16 – 19
Senior Secondary: Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Physical Education & Yoga, Data Entry Operations, Library & Information Science, Natyakala
Secondary: Painting, Mathematics, Hindustani Music, Data Entry Operations, Natyakala
Sept 20 – 23
Senior Secondary: Housekeeping, Catering Management, Food Processing, Hotel Front Office Operations, Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables, Web Designing & Development
Secondary: Cutting & Tailoring, Dress Making, Beauty Culture & Hair Care, Indian Embroidery, Beauty Therapy
Sept 24 – 27
Senior Secondary: Computer & Office Applications, Data Entry Operations, Web Development, IT Essentials (PC Hardware & Software), CRM Domestic Voice, Computer Hardware Assembly & Maintenance, Yoga Assistant
Secondary: Hair Care & Styling, Hand & Foot Care, Bakery & Confectionary, Basic Computing, Desktop Publishing, Certificate in Yog, Indian Sign Language
👉 Regional centres will release detailed timetables and batch allocations for each study centre.
📝 Key Instructions for Students
Download hall ticket: Get your intimation-cum-hall ticket from sdmis.nios.ac.in. Check your study centre dashboard for batch and timing.
Carry required materials: Bring lab records, practical files, or artifacts as instructed by your centre.
Keep documents ready: Carry printed/digital hall ticket and valid ID proof for verification.
Confirm your batch: Contact your study centre/AL coordinator well in advance to verify the allotted date and batch.
Resolve issues early: If you face scheduling problems or have not received batch details, inform your centre superintendent immediately.
🎓 What NIOS Instructed Regional Centres
Regional directors have been asked to:
Publish the date sheet on regional websites.
Notify all practical exam centres and ALs.
Issue local press releases to inform candidates.
Depute observers and ensure smooth, fair conduct of exams.
📊 Results Timeline
Practical marks upload: by 10 October 2025
Final results: Released about seven weeks after the last theory exam, available on the NIOS portal
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