OPEN SCHOOLING SYSTEM

NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) 

Admission Procedure

Introduction

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It provides flexible learning opportunities for students who wish to complete their secondary (10th) and senior secondary (12th) education through open and distance learning (ODL). NIOS also offers vocational courses and bridge programs for skill development.

Admissions are conducted online through the official NIOS website and are available throughout the year in two sessions:

  1. Block 1 (April-May Exams) – Admissions open from March to September.

  2. Block 2 (October-November Exams) – Admissions open from September to March.

Eligibility Criteria

For Secondary Course (Class 10th)

  • Must have completed 8th grade from a recognized school.

  • Minimum age: 14 years.

For Senior Secondary Course (Class 12th)

  • Must have completed 10th grade (Secondary) from a recognized board.

  • Minimum age: 15 years.

For Vocational & Bridge Courses

  • Eligibility varies based on the course.

Admission Process

Step 1: Online Registration

  • Visit the official NIOS website: www.nios.ac.in.

  • Click on “Register for Admission” and choose the desired course.

Step 2: Fill the Application Form

  • Enter personal details, educational qualifications, and preferred study center.

  • Choose the subjects for the selected course.

Step 3: Upload Documents

Required documents (scanned copies):

  • Passport-size photograph

  • Aadhaar card or valid ID proof

  • Previous academic certificates (8th/10th mark sheet)

  • Category certificate (if applicable, for SC/ST/OBC/Divyang candidates)

Step 4: Pay the Fees

  • Fees can be paid online (credit/debit card, UPI, net banking).

  • Fees vary by course and category.

Step 5: Confirmation & Study Materials

  • After payment, candidates receive a confirmation email/SMS.

  • Study materials are available online and through postal delivery.

Examination & Certification

  • Students must submit Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) before exams.

  • Exams are conducted twice a year (April-May & October-November).

  • Results are published on the NIOS website, and certificates are issued after passing.

Conclusion

NIOS provides a flexible and affordable education system for students who cannot attend regular schools. The admission process is simple and online, making it accessible to all learners.

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) formerly known as National Open School (NOS) was established in November,1989. It is  an autonomous organization in pursuance of National Policy on Education 1986 by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Government of India. The NIOS is providing a number of Vocational, Life Enrichment and community oriented courses besides General and Academic Courses at Secondary and Senior Secondary level. It provides Opportunity to complete the study by easy and comfortability.

Open Schooling  facility provides opportunity to person/student to complete their study which has not completed earlier due to various reasons. This course provide opportunity to complete the due study and can come into  mainstream study and get certificates from open schooling is accepted by all higher study institutions  and even can  be used in many Government jobs and Competitive examinations and anyone can pursue/ continue their study. Open Schooling facility provided by National Institute of open schooling (NIOS), State Open Schooling  as Bihar board of open Schooling and Examination (BBOSE) and Many More states  open Boards & others. The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), formerly known as the National Open School (NOS), is a national-level Boars of education in India, established in 1989 to cater to diverse learners through open and distance learning.

Apex Education & Apex International School provides the Open School Facility for all who want to continue and complete their study.

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