NIOS Releases Admit Cards for October 2026 Theory Examinations

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has officially released the admit cards for the upcoming October 2026 theory examinations. Students enrolled in Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) courses can now access and download their hall tickets through the official NIOS website to prepare for the forthcoming assessment period.

The hall tickets are available for download on the official NIOS portal at nios.ac.in. Additionally, a direct link has been activated at sdmis.nios.ac.in to streamline the retrieval process for candidates. To access the document, students will need to provide their enrollment number and select the appropriate hall ticket type as specified on the portal.

Important Examination Details and Guidelines

The theory examinations for the October 2026 session are scheduled to take place over several weeks. For Class 10 students, the examinations are set to commence on October 22, 2026, and will conclude on December 7, 2026. Meanwhile, the Senior Secondary (Class 12) examinations are scheduled to run from October 22, 2026, through December 5, 2026.

The examination board has emphasized that the admit card is a mandatory document for all candidates. Students are required to carry a printed copy of their hall ticket to the examination center on every day of the test. The administration has clarified that no student will be permitted to enter the examination hall or appear for the theory papers without a valid NIOS admit card. Candidates are advised to verify all personal details printed on the document immediately upon downloading to ensure accuracy before the start of the examination cycle.