The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has officially released the timetable for the Class 10 and Class 12 practical examinations for the September–October 2025 session. Students can now check the detailed schedule on the board’s official website — nios.ac.in.
According to the notification, the practical exams for both Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) levels are set to be conducted from September 12 to September 27, 2025. The board has clarified that the theory exam date sheet will be issued separately in September 2025.
NIOS 10th & 12th Practical Exam Date Sheet 2025 (September Session)
| Dates | Class 10 Subjects | Class 12 Subjects |
| September 12 – 15, 2025 | Science & Technology (212), Home Science (216), Carnatic Sangeet (243), Folk Art (244) | Home Science (321), Biology (314), Geography (316), Painting (332), Computer Science (330), Mass Communication (335), Early Childhood Care & Education (376) |
| September 16 – 19, 2025 | Painting (225), Mathematics (211), Hindustani Music (242), Data Entry Operations (229), Natyakala (285) | Chemistry (313), Physics (312), Environmental Science (333), Physical Education & Yog (373), Data Entry Operations (336), Library & Information Science (339), Natyakala (385) |
| September 20 – 23, 2025 | Cutting & Tailoring (605), Dress Making (606), Beauty Culture & Hair Care (612), Certificate in Indian Embroidery (628), Beauty Therapy (640) | House Keeping (356), Catering Management (357), Food Processing (358), Hotel Front Office Operations (360), Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables (363), Web Designing & Development (622) |
| September 24 – 27, 2025 | Hand & Foot Care (642), Bakery & Confectionary (256), Certificate in Basic Computing (608), Certificate in Desk Top Publishing (613), Certificate in Yog (614), Indian Sign Language (230) | 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 & Maintenance (663), Yog Assistant (667) |
How to Access the NIOS Date Sheet 2025 for Practicals
Students can download the official timetable by following these steps:
- Visit nios.ac.in
- Check the notification ticker on the homepage
- Click on the link titled “Notification regarding conduct of practical examination of NIOS public exam Sept-Oct 2025”
- The date sheet PDF will open on the screen
- Save or print the file for future reference
