NewsIMTSNIOS has postponed exams scheduled for 6, 10 and 11 November 2025 due to Bihar Assembly elections. The postponement applies only to exam centers in Bihar state, while exams in other parts of India will continue as per the original schedule. Affected subjects include Physics, History, Environmental Science, Urdu, Sanskrit, Indian Sign Language at secondary and higher secondary levels, as well as English (secondary level) and Mathematics (higher secondary level). NIOS will announce revised dates for these postponed secondary and higher secondary examinations soon on its official website nios.ac.in. (Updated 6 Nov 2025, 13:03 IST; source: link)
Why NIOS Exams Are Postponed in Bihar
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has postponed examinations scheduled for November 6, 10, and 11, 2025, but only for exam centers located in Bihar state. This change comes due to the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections happening around the same time. The postponement is a standard practice during elections to avoid logistical conflicts, as many school buildings serve as polling stations and teachers often perform election duties. Students in other states across India will take their exams according to the original schedule without any changes.
Which Subjects Are Affected and What Happens Next
The postponed examinations include several important subjects at both secondary and higher secondary levels. Affected subjects include Physics, History, Environmental Science, Urdu, Sanskrit, and Indian Sign Language for both levels. Additionally, English at the secondary level and Mathematics at the higher secondary level have been postponed. NIOS officials have assured students that new examination dates will be announced soon on the official website nios.ac.in. Students in Bihar should regularly check this website for updates about the revised examination schedule. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
Key Points
- NIOS has postponed exams scheduled for 6, 10 and 11 November 2025 due to Bihar Assembly elections.
- The postponement applies only to exam centers in Bihar state, while exams in other parts of India will continue as per the original schedule.
- Affected subjects include Physics, History, Environmental Science, Urdu, Sanskrit, Indian Sign Language at secondary and higher secondary levels, as well as English (secondary level) and Mathematics (higher secondary level).
