NIOS October-November 2026 hall tickets out for Class 10, 12: download now

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the hall tickets for the Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) courses for the October-November 2026 Public Examinations. Students can download their admit cards from the official NIOS Student Portal at sdmis.nios.ac.in. The hall ticket is a mandatory document for appearing in the examinations, confirming a student’s eligibility.

The release of these hall tickets supports students in preparing for the upcoming theory examinations, which are scheduled to take place in October-November 2026. Practical examinations for both Class 10 and 12 have already commenced on September 21, 2026. Students who have paid their examination fees and whose photographs are available with NIOS will be able to download their hall tickets.

Downloading NIOS October-November 2026 Hall Tickets

To download the hall ticket for the October-November 2026 Public Examinations, students are required to visit the official NIOS Student Portal. The process involves entering a 12-digit enrollment number and selecting the appropriate hall ticket type, either for theory or practical examinations. You can’t ignore for students to ensure their examination fees for the October 2026 public examination have been paid and their photograph is on file with NIOS, as these are prerequisites for hall ticket generation.

Students must download and print at least two copies of their hall ticket. In case a hall ticket is not generated, learners are advised to contact their respective Regional Centre immediately for assistance. NIOS does not dispatch hard copies of admit cards, making online download the sole method for obtaining this essential document.

1. Visit the official NIOS Student Portal at sdmis.nios.ac.in.
2. Enter the 12-digit enrollment number.
3. Click on the ‘Hall Ticket Type’ dropdown and select either Theory or Practical.
4. Click Submit to view the hall ticket.
5. Download and print at least two copies of the hall ticket.
6. Carry the original printed hall ticket to the examination hall every day.
7. If unable to download or if there are errors, contact the Regional Centre or study centre immediately.

Examination Details and Important Dates

The NIOS Hall Ticket 2026 is an official document that contains critical information such as the student’s name, enrollment number, roll number, exam centre name and address, subject names, subject codes, examination dates, and reporting time. Students must carry a printed copy of this hall ticket along with a valid photo ID to the examination centre on every exam day. The practical examinations for the October-November 2026 session began on September 21, 2026.

While the practical hall ticket for the October-November 2026 session was not yet released as of the source date, it was expected soon. The theory hall ticket for the same session was anticipated in the last week of September 2026. For reference, the NIOS Class 10 Exam 2026 Admit Card for the April session was released on April 4, 2026, and for the October session, it was released in the third week of September 2026. The NIOS Class 10 and 12 theory exams for the April session ran from April 10, 2026, to May 6, 2026.

Context and Previous Trends

NIOS provides educational opportunities to a diverse group of learners, including jail inmates, for whom courses are offered free of cost. This initiative aims to help inmates acquire education, earn a livelihood, and integrate into society post-release. This program addresses the observed trend where more jail inmates desired to join NIOS courses but were unable due to financial constraints.

However, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) highlighted a concerning trend regarding the NIOS Project launched by the Delhi government. This project, intended for students struggling academically in Classes 9 and 10, has shown a low passing percentage despite rising enrollments. Data indicated that 70% of students failed Class 10 exams under this project. In 2025, NIOS results were released on June 30, with an overall pass percentage of 62.72%.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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