The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. It was established in 1989 and provides open and distance learning (ODL) to students across India. The NIOS aims to provide access to quality education to all individuals irrespective of their age, gender, location or social background. It provides various courses ranging from elementary level studies to postgraduate level courses. It also offers various vocational courses and short–term courses.
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) Entrance Test
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) Entrance Test is conducted for admission to Secondary and Senior Secondary Certificate courses. The entrance exam is conducted twice a year in the months of April and October. The exam is conducted in both online and offline modes and is of 3 hours duration. The exam consists of multiple choice questions from subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. The syllabus for the entrance exam is based on the CBSE syllabus for class 10th and 12th.
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for admission to the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is as follows:
1. Candidates should be at least 14 years of age as on July 1 of the year in which admission is sought.
2. Candidates should have passed at least eight years of schooling from a recognized school.
3. Candidates should not have been issued a certificate of passing Class 8 or 10 or 12 from any other recognized board.
4. Candidates should have valid proof of age such as school leaving certificate/birth certificate.
5. Candidates should have valid proof of address such as aadhaar card/ration card/voter id card.
6. Candidates should attach a copy of their latest photograph with the application form. 7. Candidates should attach a copy of their last academic report card issued by the school. 8. Candidates should pay the required fee as specified by the NIOS.
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) Colleges In India
1. NIOS Regional Centre, Pune
2. NIOS Regional Centre, Delhi
3. NIOS Regional Centre, Hyderabad
4. NIOS Regional Centre, Kolkata
5. NIOS Regional Centre, Lucknow
6. NIOS Regional Centre, Chennai
7. NIOS Regional Centre, Kochi
8. NIOS Regional Centre, Bhopal
9. NIOS Regional Centre, Jaipur
10. NIOS Regional Centre, Ahmedabad
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) List of Stream
The streams offered by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) include:
1. Secondary Education (Class 10th)
2. Senior Secondary Education (Class 12th)
3. Vocational Education and Training (VET)
4. Life Enrichment Programmes
5. Open Basic Education (OBE)
6. National Talent Search Exam (NTSE)
7. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Business Studies
8. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Home Science
9. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Mathematics
10. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Science and Technology
11. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Social Science
12. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Hindi
13. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – English
14. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Economics
15. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Political Science
16. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Psychology
17. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Religion
18. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Sanskrit
19. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Philosophy
20. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Information Technology (IT)
21. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Retail Management
22. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Tourism
23. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Accounting
24. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Automobile Technology
25. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Beauty and Wellness
26. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Data Entry Operations
27. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Office Automation
28. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Stenography and Typing
29. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Textile Designing
30. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) – Security and Fire Safety
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) Syllabus
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) syllabus is developed to provide a comprehensive and holistic education for learners at all levels. At the elementary level, NIOS syllabus covers topics such as Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Environmental Science, Home Science, and more. At the secondary level, the syllabus covers topics such as Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, History, Geography, Political Science, and more. At the senior secondary level, the NIOS syllabus covers topics such as English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Accountancy, Business Studies, and more. The syllabus is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare them for higher education and employment. The syllabus also helps to promote critical thinking skills and develops the necessary skills for lifelong learning. The NIOS syllabus is updated periodically to ensure that the curriculum remains relevant and up–to–date. The syllabus is also designed to be flexible so that it can be tailored to the needs of individual learners.
