NIOS Releases Practical Exam Admit Cards for Class 10 and 12 October 2026 Session

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has officially released the practical examination admit cards for both Class 10 and Class 12 students appearing for the October 2026 session. Candidates who have successfully registered for these examinations can now access and download their hall tickets through the official NIOS portal at sdmis.nios.ac.in.

To retrieve the document, students will need to provide their 12-digit registration number. The board has clarified that the hall tickets are generated exclusively for those candidates who have completed the payment of their examination fees and have their photographs correctly uploaded in the NIOS database.

Steps to Download and Verification Details

To download the admit card, students should navigate to the official website at sdmis.nios.ac.in and locate the Exams and Results section. From there, they should select the link designated for the Hall Ticket Oct/Nov 2026. After entering the required 12-digit registration number and selecting the practical examination category, the hall ticket will be displayed on the screen. It is essential for students to download the document and print a hard copy, as this will be required for entry into the examination centre.

In the event that a student is unable to download their admit card due to a missing photograph in the system, they are advised to contact their nearest NIOS centre immediately for assistance. Once the hall ticket is obtained, candidates must carefully verify all printed information, including their name, roll number, examination centre code, the specific address of the centre, as well as the scheduled dates and timings for their practical exams.

Examination Schedule and Context

The practical examinations for the NIOS Class 10 October 2026 session are scheduled to be conducted between September 14 and September 29, 2026. Students are encouraged to keep their printed hall tickets safe and ensure they are familiar with the location of their assigned examination centre well in advance of their first practical test.