The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the date sheets for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams in 2025 as follows: The result of this exam will come out after the 7 days when the last paper concludes.
Candidate will be able to download their admit card from the official website of NIOS. The whole exam process will end on 18 November 2025.
We have attached Date sheet you can download and check it and reserve those days for appearing in the exam
NIOS Practical Exams 2025
- Practical exams for both Class 10 and Class 12 will be from September 12 to September 27, 2025.
NIOS Theory Exams 2025 (October Session)
- Theory exams for Class 10 and Class 12 will be starting from October 14 to November 18, 2025.
- Exams will be taking place at designated centres across India and overseas.
- Detailed subject-wise date sheets are available on the official NIOS website (nios.ac.in).
Important Notes
- Students should download their admit cards/hall tickets timely from the official NIOS portal.
- You should not forget that Practical and theory exams both are essential components of the final evaluation.
- It is advised to verify exam dates and center details carefully.
The candidate should download the date sheet the link is in this article or can visit the official NIOS website or download it from the following link:
Official NIOS Website: www.nios.ac.in
Passing Marks
- A minimum of 33% marks is required in aggregate (theory plus practicals wherever applicable) to pass in each subject.
- Students must clear at least 5 subjects, including at least one but not more than two language subjects.
- The 33% passing marks also apply separately in theory and practical exams for subjects having both components.
- This means students need to score at least 33 marks out of 100 in theory and practical components individually wherever applicable to clear that subject.
- For overall pass status, the aggregate of all 5 subjects (including language) must be 33% or above.
These passing criteria align with both the secondary (Class 10) and senior secondary (Class 12) courses under NIOS.
If You Fail in NIOS Exam?
This might happen but options are available for the students to re appear in the exam
- Reappear for Failed Subjects
Candidates have choice to reappear for only the subjects they have failed in the next exam cycle. NIOS conducts public exams twice a year and also offers an On-Demand Examination System (ODES) allowing flexible exam attempts throughout the year. - Transfer of Credit
Candidate must remember that passed subjects he has passed will remain valid for credit, so candidates do not have to retake all subjects, but he/she can appear only in the failed subject making preparation easier and faster. - Multiple Attempts Allowed
Students have choice to reappear up to 9 times over a 5-year span to clear any subject and improve their scores. This flexibility helps reduce exam stress and gives ample chance to pass. - Readmission & Stream 2 Option
For students who fail multiple times or face delayed completion, NIOS offers re-admission under Stream 2 (open learning) to continue education without losing academic years. - Impact on Academic Progress
Failing subjects delays certification but does not permanently bar students. Timely re-registration and appearance in re-exams keep academic progress on track. - NIOS Recognition
NIOS certificates are recognized by universities, colleges, and government jobs across India. So, passing through NIOS is a valid alternative even after failure in other boards
