NIOS: Download Oct 2026 theory hall ticket by Oct 22

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The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is expected to release the theory hall tickets for Class 10 and Class 12 October 2026 session exams today, October 18, 2026.
Students can download their admit cards from the official portal, sdmis.nios.ac.in/search/hall-ticket, using their 12-digit enrollment number.
The NIOS Class 10 and Class 12 theory exams for the October session are scheduled to commence on October 22, 2026, and conclude by December 7, 2026, and December 5, 2026, respectively.
A printed copy of the hall ticket and a valid photo ID are mandatory for entry to the examination centre.
The hall ticket will only be generated if the examination fee has been paid and the student’s photograph is updated in the NIOS database.

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is expected to release the theory hall tickets for the October 2026 session for Class 10 (Secondary) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary) examinations today, October 18, 2026. Students registered for these examinations will be able to download their admit cards from the official student portal, sdmis.nios.ac.in/search/hall-ticket.

sdmis.nios.ac.in homepage — Official website: sdmis.nios.ac.in

The release of the theory hall tickets precedes the commencement of the October 2026 theory exams, which are scheduled to begin on October 22, 2026. The NIOS conducts public examinations twice a year, in April and October, with separate admit cards issued for practical and theory papers.

Downloading the NIOS Theory Hall Ticket

To download the NIOS theory hall ticket for the October 2026 session, candidates must visit the official portal at sdmis.nios.ac.in/search/hall-ticket. They will need to enter their 12-digit Enrolment Number and select ‘Hall Ticket for Theory Examination’ before clicking on ‘Submit’. The admit card will then be available for download in PDF format.

It is mandatory for students to carry a clear printout of their NIOS theory hall ticket to every examination. Entry to the exam centre will not be permitted without it. In addition, a valid photo ID is required along with the hall ticket. Students are advised to verify all details on their hall ticket, including their name, registration number, subjects, dates, times, and exam centre information. Any discrepancies should be reported to the regional centre immediately.

Important Dates for October 2026 Examinations

The NIOS Class 10 and Class 12 practical admit cards for the October 2026 exams were released on September 9, 2026, with practical exams conducted from September 14 to September 29, 2026. The theory examinations are set to begin shortly after the expected release of the theory hall tickets.

The NIOS October result 2026 is scheduled to be declared on December 1, 2026.

Event	Date
NIOS Class 10 & 12 practical admit card 2026 date for October exams	September 9, 2026
NIOS Class 10 and 12 practical exam 2026 dates	September 14 to September 29, 2026
NIOS October theory admit card date 2026 for 10th and 12th	October 17, 2026 (Out)
NIOS 10th October theory exam dates	October 22 to December 7, 2026
NIOS 12th October theory exam dates	October 22 to December 5, 2026
NIOS October result 2026 date	December 1, 2026

Examination Guidelines and Pattern

Students must ensure that their examination fee has been paid and their photograph is updated in the NIOS database for the hall ticket to be generated. Mobile phones and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall. Candidates are also advised to reach the exam centre well before the reporting time.

The NIOS exam pattern for 2026 includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short answer questions, and long answer questions. There is no negative marking in the NIOS exams. To pass, students need to secure a minimum of 33% marks in each subject.

Component	Details
Theory	70–80% weightage (main exam)
Question Types	MCQs, short answers, long answers
Class 10	3-hour paper, simple syllabus based
Class 12	More analytical and application-based questions
Practical	20-30% in some subjects
Passing Marks	Minimum 33% in each subject
Negative Marking	No negative marking at all

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