The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has announced a revised schedule for several papers in the ongoing April-May 2026 Public Examinations. If you are a student appearing for these exams in West Bengal, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, please take note of these changes immediately to avoid any confusion on exam day. This information has been officially notified by the Director of NIOS A24-25 Institutional Area Sector 62, NOIDA -201309 (UP).
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Why NIOS Exams Dates Rescheduled ?
The NIOS Exams Dates have been rescheduled to new dates due to some unavoidable circumstances, the specific exam dates originally scheduled between April 10 and May 6, 2026. These exams will now be conducted in May 2026, with the entire examination process concluding on May 13, 2026.
NIOS Revised Time Table April-May 2026
Here are the details of old exam dates and revised exam dates and the name of states where the dates are revised. We assure candidates that the dates are officially verified and correct. Candidates from West Bengal states should take note that most dates are revised for West Bengal State as compared to other states. Check the revised dates below:
| Old Exam Date | Revised Exam Date | Affected State/Region |
| April 11, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | Rajasthan |
| April 20, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | Karnataka |
| April 25, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | Uttar Pradesh |
| April 29, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | West Bengal |
| April 23, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | West Bengal, Bihar, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu |
| April 24, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | Karnataka |
| April 27, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | Uttar Pradesh |
| April 22, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | West Bengal |
| April 28, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | West Bengal |
| May 4, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | West Bengal |
Advise for the candidates : All the candidates are advised to visit or contact their local schools/institutions where they have enrolled for the examinations.
Key Information for Students appearing for NIOS 2026 Examination
- Check Your Region: West Bengal has several dates rescheduled towards the end of the exam period (May 11th to May 13th).
- Stay Prepared: Use this extra time to prepare for your exams. While delays can be stressful, they also offer a few more days to revise and improve your preparations. For more details and to download the official revised date sheet, you can visit the official NIOS website at www.nios.ac.in.
- Here’s the official contact No of NIOS Authority – Phone 0120-4089800/0120-4626900
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