NIOS 2026 hall ticket released for Class 10, 12 practical exams: Direct link to download admit card here

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the hall tickets for the April 2026 practical examinations for Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) courses. Students registered for the upcoming public examinations can download their hall tickets through the official portal by entering their 12-digit enrolment number. The practical examinations are scheduled to be conducted from March 17 to April 1, 2026 at designated exam centres across India and overseas.

The hall ticket is a mandatory document for appearing in the examination and contains essential details such as the candidate’s name, enrolment number, subject codes, exam centre information, and exam schedule. Students are advised to carefully verify all details printed on the hall ticket and contact their respective regional centres in case of discrepancies.

How to download the NIOS hall ticket 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to download their practical exam admit card:

1. Visit the official website of NIOS at sdmis.nios.ac.in.
2. Click on the link for “Hall Ticket – Secondary/Senior Secondary Public Exam April 2026.”
3. Enter the 12-digit enrolment number in the required field.
4. Select the hall ticket type (practical or theory).
5. Click on Submit to view the hall ticket.
6. Download and print the document for future reference.

Direct link to download NIOS practical exam hall ticket.

Students should note that the hall ticket will be generated only if they have paid the examination fee for the April 2026 session and their photograph is available in the NIOS database.

NIOS practical exam schedule

As per the official schedule, the practical examinations for the April 2026 session will be conducted between March 17 and April 1. These exams will take place at the Accredited Institutions (AIs) or examination centres assigned by the board.

The practical exams are conducted ahead of the theory examinations, whose detailed timetable is expected to be announced separately. Once released, the theory exam date sheet will also be made available on the official NIOS website.

Important instructions for students

Students appearing for the practical exams must carry a printed copy of the hall ticket along with a valid photo ID to the examination centre. They are advised to reach the centre well before the reporting time and follow all instructions issued by the exam authorities.

In case the hall ticket cannot be downloaded or contains incorrect information, candidates should immediately contact their NIOS Regional Centre to resolve the issue before the exam date.
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