CBSE directs schools to host NIOS board exams in Oct-Nov 2025

CBSE has asked its affiliated schools to assist in conducting the NIOS Public Examinations scheduled for October-November 2025.

In an official notification issued to school principals and heads, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) highlighted the importance of institutional support for the exams conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), which holds public examinations twice every year for Class 10, Class 12, and vocational courses.

The board said, “The next Public Examinations of NIOS is scheduled to be held in the month of October/November, 2025,” and emphasised that the infrastructure and cooperation of



CBSE-affiliated schools are essential for smooth conduct of these exams.

CBSE has instructed schools to express their willingness to become examination centres by filling out an online form available on the NIOS website:

https://exams.nios.ac.in/ >> Examination Centre >> Register Now

In its official letter, CBSE stated, “Your assistance will help NIOS in holding Public Examinations of its learners.”

This initiative aims to ensure that learners registered with NIOS -- many of whom belong to disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds -- can appear for their exams at accessible and properly managed centres.