National Institute of Open Schooling
NIOS is one of three National Boards and the only board looking after school education through open and distant education. It directly comes under the ministry of human resource development, government of India. NIOS is an autonomous institution which envisages an entire range of schooling from primary to senior secondary level through open education system. The foundation of the NIOS system is based on openness and flexibility. Learners have the freedom to choose their subjects. The courses of study offered by NIOS have the same standard and equivalence as the course study of other National/State level boards.
FAQ's
1. For whom NIOS comes as the best option to complete their school studies?
Ans.
NIOS is the best option for those candidates who could not complete their schooling due to some
unavoidable reasons like financial crunch, inaccessibility to schools providing higher education; those
who could not cope up with regular studies due to different reasons or others who want to give more
time and attention to sports or some performing arts.
2. Why is NIOS considered as the flexible system of learning?
Ans.
NIOS provides its students some exceptional facilities that a regular school can not. These facilities are
as follows:
Flexibility of choosing the course/program independent of your age
Flexibility of not attending classes
Flexibility of on demand exam, i.e., it allows you to take the exam when you are ready
Flexibility of time frame which allows you to complete a 1 year program even in 4-6 years.
3. How is NIOS different from other Boards?
Ans.
Besides, the curriculum/syllabus of secondary or senior secondary education at NIOS is almost similar
to CBSE, ICSE or other prevailing boards in India. Like other school boards, it is also recognised by the
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
NIOS just provides a route for completing education to those who have not been able to complete it
through the regular school. The Seconday and Sr. Secondary certificate obtained from NIOS have the
same recognition as certificates issued by other boards. To know some other differences which come to
be the benefits of opting NIOS, click here.
4.When does NIOS conduct the Public Examinations?
Ans.
NIOS conducts the Public Examinations twice in a year
First in the months of April-May
Second in the months October-November
However, candidates are also eligible to appear through On Demand Examination at secondary level and
senior secondary level in those subjects only in which they have admission in NIOS.
5. What is the value of NIOS Board for the entrance level exams like IIT JEE, PMT?
Ans.
NIOS is recognised by the government of India which makes the certification through this board valid
throughout India for registering to any competitive exam that students take after clearing their 12th.
6. What are the exceptional provisions offered to the differently abled persons during examinations?
Ans.
Provisions offered to differently abled persons during examinations are as follows:
Provision of an Amanuensis (writer).
Maximum one hour additional to visually impaired or differently abled persons.
Relaxations for candidates suffering from sudden illness/accident.
Separate sitting arrangement.
The relaxations are available in theory examination only, and not in practicals.
7. How can a differently abled person apply for relaxation/provision in exam?
Ans.
The differently abled person can apply by a written request to the concerned Regional Centre along with
Medical certificate indicating the nature and extent of disability from a Govt. hospital.
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