The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and the largest open schooling system in the world. It provides flexible education for students who cannot attend regular schools due to various reasons.
NIOS Highlights
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Board Name |
National Institute of Open Schooling |
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Exam name |
Secondary, Senior Secondary and Open Basic Education |
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Establishment |
November 1989 by the Ministry of Education (Govt. of India) |
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Chairman |
Prof. Akhilesh Mishra |
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Headquarters |
Noida |
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Address |
A-24/25, Institutional Area, Sector-62, Noida-201309 (U.P.) |
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Contact Number |
0120-4089800 |
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Regional Office |
Lalit Bhawan (Ground Floor), Bailey Road (Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg), Patna, Bihar 800001 |
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Official Website |
https://www.nios.ac.in/ |
Courses Offered by NIOS
Programs Offered:
o Secondary Course: Equivalent to Class 10.
o Senior Secondary Course: Equivalent to Class 12.
o Open Basic Education (OBE): For beginners and elementary levels.
o Vocational Education: Skill-based and life enrichment programs.
Examination System
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Recognized By |
AIU and UGC |
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Public Examination |
Conducted twice a year, April–May and October–November. |
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On-Demand Examination System (ODES) |
Allows students to take exams whenever they are prepared, outside of the standard public exam schedule. |
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Fee Structure
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For Class 10th:- ₹2,340 for males; ₹1,890 for females (for 5 subjects) For Class 12th:- ₹2,600 for males; ₹2,150 for females (for 5 subjects) |
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Admission Portal |
sdmis.nios.ac.in |
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Result Portal |
results.nios.ac.in |
NIOS Syllabus
Class 10th (Secondary) Syllabus
Students must choose a minimum of five subjects, including at least one language (maximum two).
· Languages: Hindi (201), English (202), Sanskrit (209), Urdu (206).
· Core Subjects:
o Mathematics (211): Algebra (Number Systems, Polynomials), Geometry (Lines/Angles, Circles), Trigonometry, and Statistics.
o Science and Technology (212): Force and Motion, Gravitation, Work & Energy, and Sources of Energy.
o Social Science (213): Evolution of Human Society, India’s Struggle for Freedom, and Contemporary India.
· Other Popular Subjects: Economics (214), Business Studies (215), Home Science (216), Data Entry Operations (229), and Painting (225).
· Official Downloads: NIOS Secondary Course Material.
Class 12th (Senior Secondary) Syllabus
Subjects are organized into six groups (A to F). Students must select five subjects, including at least one language from Group A.
· Group A (Languages): Hindi (301), English (302), Urdu (306), Sanskrit (309), and regional languages.
· Group B (Humanities & Commerce): Mathematics (311), Home Science (321), Psychology (328), Economics (318), and Business Studies (319).
· Group C (Science/Humanities): Physics (312), History (315), and Library & Information Science.
· Group D (Science/Social): Chemistry (313), Political Science (317), and Mass Communication.
· Group E (Science/Commerce): Biology (314), Accountancy (320), and Introduction to Law.
· Group F (Professional): Computer Science (330), Sociology (331), and Environmental Science.
· Official Downloads: NIOS Sr. Secondary Course Material
NIOS Admit Card
As of January Session, the following schedule applies for Classes 10 and 12:
· April Session:
o Practical Exams: Hall tickets are expected to be released in early March.
o Theory Exams: Admit cards are typically released in late March or early April, approximately one week before the exams begin.
· On-Demand Examinations (ODE): Hall tickets for ODE (held from January to March) are generally made available 24 hours before the scheduled exam.
How to Download Your Hall Ticket
1. Visit the official NIOS Hall Ticket Portal.
2. Enter your 12-digit Enrollment Number.
3. Select the Hall Ticket Type (either "Theory Examination" or "Practical Examination").
4. Click Submit to view and download the document.
5. Print a clear copy to carry to the examination center.
NIOS Result
How to Check Your NIOS Result
You can access your results through the following official channels:
1. Official Portal: Visit the NIOS Result Portal and enter your Enrollment Number and the captcha code to view your marksheet.
2. SMS Service:
1. For Class 10: Type NIOS10 <Enrollment_Number> and send to 5676750.
2. For Class 12: Type NIOS12 <Enrollment_Number> and send to 5676750.
3. DigiLocker: Results and digital certificates are also available on DigiLocker for immediate download.
Rechecking and Re-evaluation
· Rechecking: Available for both Class 10 and 12 within 15 days of the result declaration for a fee of ₹300 per subject.
· Re-evaluation: Available only for Class 12 students within 15 days of the result declaration for a fee of ₹800 per subject.
· Applications can be submitted online via the SDMIS portal.
Original Marksheets
The online result is a provisional marksheet meant for immediate information. Original hard copies of the marksheet and migration certificate are typically issued by the respective Accredited Institutes (AIs) or study centers several weeks after the online announcement.
