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NIOS Notifications 2026: Latest Official Updates on Admission, Exams and Fees
The latest NIOS admission, exam and fee notices in one list, newest first, each linked to the official document. Updated as new notices appear.
Latest: Block I closed on 30 September 2026; Block II is open
Stream 1 Block I admission for the April 2027 examination ran to 30 September 2026 and has now closed, as per NIOS Notification 30/2026 dated 15 September 2026 ↗. The notice did not state a fee; a NIOS Regional Centre told us the late fee for 16–30 September was the same ₹910 as for 1–15 September. Full details →
Exams: NIOS published the theory date sheet for the October–November 2026 public examination on 8 October 2026. The Secondary and Senior Secondary theory examinations run from 22 October to 7 December 2026, every paper starting at 2:30 PM. The practical examinations for the same session were held 14–29 September 2026. Full date sheet, subject by subject →
Official notifications, 2026
| Notice | Subject |
|---|---|
| Result notice, 9 October 2026 | On-Demand Examination result (Senior Secondary) declared on 9 October 2026 for exams held 16-31 August 2026 |
| NIOS Notification 63/2026 dated 8 October 2026 | Date sheet for the October 2026 theory examinations, Secondary and Senior Secondary. Examinations from 22 October to 7 December 2026, all papers at 2:30 PM. The notification states there will be no change in the examination dates. Full date sheet → Hall ticket and exam day → |
| Result notice, 2 and 6 October 2026 | On-Demand Examination results for the April 2026 session (exams held 1–15 August 2026) declared — Senior Secondary on 2 October 2026 and Secondary on 6 October 2026 |
| NIOS Notification 30/2026 dated 15 September 2026 | Extension of last date for online admission, Stream 1 Block I, session 2026-27, up to 30 September 2026 |
| Result notice, 11 September 2026 | Result declared for On-Demand Examination (Secondary and Senior Secondary) held 16–31 July 2026, April 2026 session |
| Notification 57/2026 dated 31 August 2026 | Practical date sheet, NIOS public examination October 2026 — those exams were held 14–29 September 2026 |
| Notification 42/2026 | Registration and examination fee payment schedule, October 2026 public examination (April 2026 registered learners) |
| Notification 39/2026 dated 23 June 2026 | Guidelines for fixation of examination centres, October 2026 public examinations |
| Notification 22/2026 dated 14 August 2026 | Stream 2 admission extended to 31 August 2026 (final extension for session 2026-27; Stream 2 now shows as closed on the portal) |
| Notification 10/2026 dated 30 June 2026 | Stream 2 admission extension, academic session 2026–27 |
| Notification 40/2026 | October–November 2026 vocational exam fee schedule |
| Notification 29/2026 dated 15 May 2026 | Schedule of exam fee payment, October–November 2026 public examinations |
| Notification 07/2026 dated 14 May 2026 | Revised rules, regulations and guidelines for corrections/changes in admission records |
| Notification 02/2026 dated 27 April 2026 | Online admission to Stream 2 (session 2026–27) to start from 1 May 2026 |
| Schedule (posted September 2026) | Five PCP practicals for Secondary and Senior Secondary, Stream 1 Block II, session 2025–26 |
Titles and dates are as listed on the official NIOS notice board, NIOS results site and NIOS Regional Centre Bhopal learner-notification page, checked 17 September 2026. Open each notice for the exact dates and amounts before acting.
What these mean for you
- Appearing in October 2026? Check the practical date sheet (Notification 57/2026) and your exam-centre details.
- Need to correct your name or details? Follow Notification 07/2026 on corrections to admission records.
- Not admitted yet? Block I closed on 30 September 2026. Block II is now open on the portal as Stream 1 (OCT. 2027) — see what Block II changes for your first exam, then track your admission status.
Also useful
Check your documents before the 30 September deadline.