The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the date sheet for the upcoming Class 10 and 12 practical examinations. Students gearing up for the September/October 2025 session exams can
now access the complete schedule on the official NIOS website, sdmis.nios.ac.in.
The practical examinations, covering both Secondary and Senior Secondary courses, are set to commence from September 12, 2025. These exams will be held at designated Accredited Institutes (AIs) and examination centers across India and overseas.
NIOS Class 12 Practical Exam Schedule
September 12–15, 2025 – Home Science (321), Biology (314), Geography (316), Painting (332), Computer Science (330), Mass Communication (335), Early Childhood Care and Education (376)
September 16–19, 2025 – Chemistry (313), Physics (312), Environmental Science (333), Physical Education and Yoga (373), Data Entry Operations (336), Library and Information Science (339), Natyakala (385)
September 20–23, 2025 – Housekeeping (356), Catering Management (357), Food Processing (358), Hotel Front Office Operations (360), Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables (363), Web Designing & Development (622)
September 24–27, 2025 – Computer and Office Applications (631), Data Entry Operations (632), Web Development (660), IT Essentials: PC Hardware & Software (651), CRM Domestic Voice (661), Computer Hardware Assembly and Maintenance (663), Yoga Assistant (667)
NIOS Class 10 Practical Exam Schedule
September 12–15, 2025 – Science & Technology (212), Home Science (216), Carnatic Sangeet (243), Folk Art (244)
September 16–19, 2025 – Painting (225), Mathematics (211), Hindustani Music (242), Data Entry Operations (229), Natyakala (285)
September 20–23, 2025 – Cutting & Tailoring (605), Dress Making (606), Beauty Culture and Hair Care (612), Certificate in Indian Embroidery (628), Beauty Therapy (640)
September 24–27, 2025 – Hair Care and Styling (641), Hand and 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)
The practical exams will primarily take place at the student’s respective study centre unless otherwise notified by their regional centre. Students are required to contact their exam centre superintendent to confirm their specific exam date and batch assignment. The batch size will be determined based on the laboratory capacity and finalised by the superintendent or AI coordinator.
They will have to download their hall tickets from sdmis.nios.ac.in. To streamline the result compilation process, exam centres are required to upload students’ practical marks online through the official NIOS portal.
