NIOS: A Profile

2014

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OPEN SCHOOLING

(An Autonomous Institution Under MHRD, Govt. of India)
A-24-25, Institutional Area, Sector-62, Noida-201309 (U.P.)
Website: www.nios.ac.in, Toll Free No.: 1800 180 9393
ISBN 978-81-928809-1-4

© National Institute of Open Schooling

Published by the Secretary, National Institute of Open Schooling, A-24-25, Sector-62, NOIDA, UP and
printed by M/s Sachdeva Printing Press, A-50, Govind Park, Delhi-51.
November, 2014 (1,000 copies)
 FOREWORD

Education is indispensable for human development and knowledge is the gateway to

quality of life. Access to knowledge and acquiring competencies for life and living are
important constituents for national regeneration. Following the UN mandate, India is
pursuing the goal of universalization of education. To achieve this goal, we at NIOS are
playing our role, by developing systems and strategies to reach the unreached. Open
Distance Learning (ODL) can make a significant contribution to transform India into a
knowledge society is being envisioned.
The NIOS is celebrating its 26th Foundation Day on 23rd November 2014. Over the last
two decades, NIOS has witnessed a steady growth and has introduced several
innovations. NIOS is the largest open school of the world with a cumulative enrolment
of 2.71 million learners. NIOS offers Academic, Vocational and Life Enrichment courses at Secondary, Senior
Secondary and Elementary (Open Basic Education or OBE) level through its 6428 study centres spread across
the country. NIOS is making use of ICT to provide education to its learners in a flexible and learner friendly
manner.
Admissions to both Academic and Vocational courses are done through online and offline mode. A single
window student information system has been put in place and is facilitated through NIOS website, which is
geared towards learner centred approach. Learner Support Centre (LSC) with the toll free number takes care of
learner queries. On Demand Examination System (ODES) is available at all Regional Centres for the convenience
of the learners.
With the aim to facilitate learners and provide quick information and support to them, a number of Regional
Centres have been set up – currently in 20 states. A modern Standard Definition Recording studio has been set
up for in-house production of audio-visual material. The “Mukta Vidya Vani”, an internet based audio streaming
system, has generated considerable interest among the learners to use technology for learning. NIOS has now
developed a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) Programme for training of untrained teachers at the
elementary education level to support the commitment under the Right to Education Act. This course is being
provided to untrained teachers of Jharkhand, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Himachal Pradesh. Many more states
are coming forward for the capacity building of their teachers.
The NIOS is now offering online courses, starting with two vocational courses through Virtual Open Schooling
(VOS) where all activities are online right from registration to certification including virtual classrooms and
online examination.
The Research and Development Cell is carrying out research activities in the area of open schooling. The newly
created Capacity Building Cell is organizing intense training programmes for the staff of NIOS and Open School
functionaries at the state level. NIOS has signed MOUs with various national and international bodies in
diversified fields for augmenting learning resources and expanding its outreach. For networking in the field of
open schooling, the National Consortium of Open Schools (NCOS) acts as the nodal agency at NIOS Head
Quarters. NIOS has been working incessantly for inclusive education, bringing into the fold of education the
deprived sections, particularly the Minorities, Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, women etc.
I am confident that “NIOS: A Profile” shall be informative and useful for all. Feed backs and suggestions will
help us improve the publication in future. For more details, one could also visit the NIOS website: www.nios.ac.in.

J. Alam, IAS
Joint Secretary, MHRD & Chairman, NIOS
 “In the Indian way of thinking, a human being is a
positive asset and a precious material resource, which
needs to be cherished, nurtured and developed with
tirelessness and care coupled with dynamism.”
- National Policy on Education (NPE),1986.
 CONTENTS

Section I: General Information 9-20

1.1 National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) : Precise Information

1.2 Vision, Mission, Objectives and Functions
1.3 NIOS : An Overview
1.4 What is NIOS ?
1.5 What does NIOS do ?
1.6 How does NIOS function ?
1.7 Highlights of Flexibilities of Open Learning in NIOS
1.8 COMOSA
1.8.1 COMOSA Journal of Open Schooling
1.9 National Consortium For Open Schooling (NCOS)
1.10 Research and Development Cell
1.11 Adolescence Education Programme(AEP)
1.12 NIOS on the Web
1.13 Celebration of 25th Foundation Day

Section II: Significant and Statistical Information 22-50

2.1 NIOS Admission - online

2.2 Use of ICT
2.2.1 Management of Students Database - Computer Data Centre
2.2.2 Student Information System
2.2.3 Library Management
2.2.4 Media programmes
2.2.5 Video Coverage
2.2.6 Video programmes
2.2.7 Audio programmes
2.2.8 Multimedia programmes
2.2.9 Delivery Mechanism of Audio-Video Programmes
2.2.10 Mobile Technology (M-Support)
2.2.11 DAISY Books
2.3 NIOS Mukta VidyaVani
2.4 Administration and Accounts
2.5 NIOS Examinations and Certification
2.6 On-Demand Examination System (ODES)
2.7 NIOS Online facility
2.8 NIOS Online: NIOS Open Educational Resource (OER) project
2.9 Virtual Open Schooling (VOS)
2.10 Minority Cell in NIOS
2.11 Promoting Use of Hindi
 2.12 Assessment and Certification of NEO-Literates
2.12.1 A collaborative initiative of NLMA & NIOS
2.12.2 Certification
2.13 NIOS Study Centres : State-wise
2.14 Learner Support Centre (LSC)

Section III: Activities and Achievement 51-58

3.1 NIOS Signs MOU with Pratham Education Foundation

3.2 NIOS Participates in 22nd New Delhi World Book Fair
3.3 Chennai and Dharamshala Regional Centres Inaugurated
3.4 NIOS Participates in an International Conference on “Literacy through Literature”
3.5 Training Workshop on the “Development of Study Material Based on Scenario-Based Learning”
3.6 National Workshop on “Strategy Planning for implementing RPL for Informal Sector Workers”
3.7 Training Programme for Common Service Centres
3.8 Hindi Workshop
3.9 National Science Day Celebration
3.10 Vocational Education Department organises Video Conferencing Programme
3.11 NIOS Organises Meeting of Regional Directors
3.12 NIOS Celebrates World Environment Day
3.13 NIOS celebrates Second Anniversary of Mukta Vidya Vani
3.14 NIOS organises Training Workshop for Question Paper Setters
3.15 MoU Signed Between NIOS and Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission
3.16 National Conference for NIOS Co-ordinators of Accredited Institutions
3.17 Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
3.18 Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week – 2014
3.19 Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on 31stOctober, 2014

3.20 Children’s Day Celebration as Bal Swacchta Mission 14th -19th, November 2014

Toppers in October-2013 Examination-Secondary & Sr. Secondary 59

Toppers in April -2014 Examination-Secondary & Senior Secondary 60
Popular Successful NIOS Alumni 61
Our Milestones 63
Annexure

Annexure - I Telephone Numbers of the Departments of NIOS 64

Annexure - II Regional Centres of NIOS 65
Annexure - III State Open Schools 67
 Section I
General Information

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1.1 National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) : Precise Information

Setting up ❖ Started as a project on “Open Schooling” under the Central Board

of NIOS of Secondary Education (CBSE) in 1978. Regional Centres-20
Allahabad, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Delhi,
❖ Established in 1989 as the National Open School (NOS) by the Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata,
Ministry of Human Resource Development(MHRD), Govt. of India. Kochi, Patna, Pune, Dehradun,
❖ In 1990, the Govt. of India through a Gazette notification vested Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Gandhi-
NOS with the authority to examine and certify learners registered nagar, Raipur, Chennai, Ranchi,
Dharmshala and Visakhapatnam
with it up to Pre-Degree level Courses. Sub-Regional Centres
❖ Re-christened as the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) in Darbhanga and Cell at Port Blair
July 2002.

Number of Academic (AIs) : 4201 (including 26 AIs in U.A.E., Nepal, As on 30th September, 2014.
Study Doha Qatar, Kuwait and Kingdom of Bahrain)
Centres The Study Centres are known as
Vocational (AVIs) : 1374 (including 4 AVIs in U.A.E. & Nepal) Accredited Institutions (AIs) for
Academic Courses, Accredited
Open Basic Education (OBE) (AAs) : 853 Vocational Institutions (AVIs) for
Total : 6428 Study Centres Vocational Education Courses and
Accredited Agencies (AAs) for Open
Basic Education (OBE) courses.

Enrolment Year Secondary Sr. Secondry Vocational OBE Others Total

2009-10 213337 206365 19073 34313 3018 476106
2010-11 222336 235719 22779 36325 24776 541935
2011-12 234317 259217 26354 34394 2057 556339
2012-13 239163 271625 28035 20267 8100 567190

2013-14 237458 287108 27020 15289 5244 572119

Total 1146611 1260034 123261 140588 43195 2713689

Above 2.71 million cumulative enrolment.
Courses ❖ Open Basic Education (OBE - A level, B level, C level NIOS is the largest Open Schooling System in the
Offered equivalent to Class III, V, VIII respectively of formal world.
education). Courses are offered through Accredited ❖ Admission in NIOS is 100% Online for Sec. (10th),
Agencies (AAs) under Elementary Education. Sr.Sec. (12th).
❖ Secondary – leading to Secondary School Certificate. ❖ Admission is open round the year with cut-off dates
❖ Senior Secondary – leading to Senior Secondary School ❖ 16th March - 15th September for forthcoming April
Certificate. Exam.
❖ Vocational Education Programmes. ❖ 16th Sep. - 15th March for forthcoming October
❖ Life Enrichment Programmes. Exam.
❖ Four Streams of Admission
Highlights ❖ Freedom to choose subjects; continuous assessment through Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs).
and ❖ Facility of 100% Online Registration for Admission and Examination
flexibilities
❖ Credit accumulation facility; 9 chances in 5 Years to complete a course; Provision of Re-admission after 5 years.
❖ Learning support through Personal Contact Programme (PCP); Transfer of credits (up to 2 subjects) from approved
Boards.
❖ Media Programmes are telecast and broadcast.
Study Printed Self Instructional study materials supported by Audio-Video programmes. A half yearly Magazine “Open Learning”
Materials is also provided to the learners.

Mediums of ❖ Hindi, English, Urdu, Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati, Oriya and Malayalam mediums at Secondary stage.
Instruction ❖ Hindi, English, Urdu and Odia mediums at Sr. Secondary stage.
❖ Freedom to write answers in examinations in any scheduled language.

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 Sanctioned • 394
staff strength

Budget Plan Nil

(2013-2014) Non-Plan 135.14 Crore

Certification Year Secondary Sr. Secondary Vocational OBE Total No. of Learners
(Class X) (Class XII) certified since 1991
2009-10 120739 114893 13438 52414 (Sec.+Sr. Sec.+Voc) =
2010-11 137993 137129 14210 32784 3324797
2011-12 127023 133316 12154 20623 Total No. of Learners
2012-13 139647 155647 16981 16792 Certified under OBE =
2013-14 164192 160309 16090 15289 487717

National ❖ NIOS provides professional support to States to set up and develop State Open Schools particu-
Consoritum larly with Regional Mediums. The secretariat of NCOS in located in NIOS.
for Open ❖ State Open Schools (SOSs) have been set up in 17 states viz., Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya
Schooling Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar
Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Gujrat and Bihar.
The Commonwealth Open Schooling Association (COMOSA) is a non-profit, democratic, collaborative
COMOSA
and futuristic organization based on mutual respect and committed to support the efforts of open
schooling institutions. The basic objective of the association is to cooperate and collaborate in
development, promotion and introduction of innovative, high quality, relevant, equitable, gender-
sensitive and cost-effective programmes of school education for sustainable development in
commonwealth countries through Open and Distance Learning mode, thereby targeting to achieve the
Millennium Development Goals (MDG) of the United Nations.
News NIOS publishes Bi-Monthly News Bulletin
Bulletin

Web-site http://www.nios.ac.in

Learner Toll Free : 18001809393

Support email: [email protected]
Centre

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 Instructional System

Curriculum Planning Identification of

and Design needs of Groups Certification

Production of Multimedia
Material (MM) and
Self-Insturctional Material
(SIM) Printed material

Counseling (PCP)

Lab Practicals

Audio Video CDs

Delivery Exam &
System Learner
Radio Broadcast/ Evaluation
Web Radio

Telecast

Internet based delivery

Teleconferencing

Feedback

NIOS strives to establish an Open Schooling System

that touches and changes life of individuals and of society

1.2 Vision, Mission, Objectives and Functions

Vision
❖ To provide "Sustainable inclusive learning with universal and flexible access to quality school education
and skill development."
Mission
❖ Providing relevant, continuing and holistic education up to pre-degree level through Open and Distance
Learning System.

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❖ Contributing to the Universalisation of School Education.
❖ Catering to the educational needs of the prioritized target groups for equity and social justice.
Objectives
❖ To provide professional advice to the Government of India, and to the States, regarding proper development
of Open and Distance Learning system at school level in response to requests from the concerned
Government/s or suo moto.
❖ To develop need based Academic and Vocational Education Programmes for livelihood and lifelong learning
up to pre- degree level.
❖ To attain excellence in developing quality Open and Distance Learning curricula and courseware for learners.
❖ To accredit institutions for developing effective learner support system to facilitate learning learning up to
pre-degree level.
❖ To strengthen the Open and Distance Learning system through Research and Development activities.
❖ To promote open schooling at national and global level by networking, capacity building, sharing of resources
and quality assurance.
Functions
❖ To take steps for developing strategy plans for promoting and up scaling the Open Schooling programme in
India;
❖ To provide technical and financial support to State Governments in India for setting up and up scaling of
State Open Schools (SOSs);
❖ To develop needed action plan for making education equitable and inclusive for the marginalized and
disadvantaged groups like girls/women, minorities, differently- abled (physically and mentally challenged)
etc.;
❖ To offer a wide spectrum of courses of study in general, vocational and continuing education and life
enrichment courses up to pre-degree level;
❖ To develop need based Curricula and Self Learning Materials for (I) Open Basic Education (OBE), (II) Secondary
and Senior Secondary Education, and (III) Vocational Education and Training (VET) Programmes with focus
on skill development;
❖ To develop multi-media and multi-channel delivery modes for effective transaction of courseware to support
courses and programmes;
❖ To provide effective student support services for facilitating learners by establishing study centres in
agencies, organizations and institutions in India abroad;
❖ To conduct examinations and issue certificates to successful learners;
❖ To partner with National Literacy Mission under the Equivalency Programme for providing education/
certification to neo-literates;
❖ To promote quality of learning in ODL through monitoring, supervision and evaluation, maintaining
equivalence of standards with the formal education system, while retaining its own distinct character;
❖ To undertake research, innovation and development activities in the area of Open Schooling and disseminate
the findings to all stakeholders;
❖ To establish a database on Open Schooling;
❖ To act as Resource Organization and Capacity Building Centre in open schooling at national as well as
international level;

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❖ To collaborate with national and international organizations for promotion of Open schooling;
❖ To partner with Government schemes and programmes in the school sector for achieving the national goals
and objectives;
❖ To provide professional/technical consultation in field of ODL to institutions/organizations/agencies in
India and abroad.

1.3 NIOS : An Overview

Why Open Schooling ?
The emergence of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system has been a natural and phenomenal evolution in
the history of educational development towards the latter half of the twentieth century. While the conventional
system continues to be the mainstream of educational transaction, it has its own limitations with regard to
expansion, access, equity and cost effectiveness. Major challenges that India faces today in the educational
arena are:
❖ the challenge of numbers,
❖ the challenge of credibility, and
❖ the challenge of quality.
The revolution brought about by the growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has greatly
facilitated the expansion of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system and permitted adopting a flexible,
constructivist, learner friendly and multiperspective approach to teaching learning process which is so essential
for creativity, leadership and scholarship leading to total development of human personality and in responding
appropriately to the challenges identified above.
The Open and Distance Education is a new paradigm with some elements of shift such as:
❖ from classroom to anywhere;
❖ from teacher centric to learner centric;
❖ from teacher as an instructor to teacher as a facilitator;
❖ from mainly oral instructions to technology aided instruction;
❖ from fixed time to anytime learning;
❖ from “you learn what we offer” to “we offer what you want to learn”;
❖ from education as one time activity to education as life long activity.
The concerns for adoption of ‘open schooling’ programmes with the objective of providing “Education to All”
include:
i. to provide education to those who are unable to attend conventional schools for a variety of socio -
economic reasons, as well as to those who for similar reasons missed opportunities to complete school
and developmental education,
ii. to meet the educational needs of differently abled children,
iii. to provide wider choice of educational programmes to learners,
iv. to provide a ‘safety net’ to school drop-outs so that they do not remain under-educated.
Every region and state of India faces, more or less, the above mentioned educational challenges.

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1.4 What is NIOS ?
NIOS is an “Open Schooling Institute” to cater to the needs of a heterogeneous group of learners up to predegree
level. It was started as a project with in-built flexibilities by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in
1979. In 1986, the National Policy on Education suggested strengthening of Open School System for extending
open learning facilities in a phased manner at secondary level all over the country as an independent system
with its own curriculum and examination leading to certification.Consequently, the Ministry of Human Resource
Development (MHRD), Government of India set up the National Open School (NOS) in November 1989. The
pilot project of CBSE on Open School was amalgamated with NOS through a Resolution (No. F.5-24/90 Sch.3
dated 14 September 1990 published in the Gazette of India on 20 October 1990), the National Open School
(NOS) was vested with the authority to register, examine and certify students registered with it up to pre-
degree level courses.

In July 2002, the Ministry of Human Resource Development amended the nomenclature of the organisation to
the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) with a mission to provide relevant continuing education at
school stage, up to pre-degree level through Open Learning system to prioritized client groups as an alternative
to formal system, in pursuance of the normative national policy documents and in response to the need
assessments of the people, and through it to make its share of contribution to :

❖ universalisation of education,

❖ greater equity and justice in society,

❖ the evolution of a learning society.

1.5 What does NIOS do ?

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) provides opportunities to interested learners by making
available the following Courses/Programmes of Study through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Mode.

❖ Open Basic Education (OBE) Programme for Children (upto 14 years), adolescents and adults at A, B and C
levels that are equivalent to classes III, V and VIII of the formal school system respectively.

❖ Secondary Education Course

❖ Senior Secondary Education Course

❖ Vocational Education Courses/Programmes

❖ Life Enrichment Programmes

The OBE programme envisages schooling by providing a learning continuum based on graded curriculum ensuring
quality of education for children, neo-literates, school drop-outs/left-outs and NFE completers.

For implementation of the OBE programme, NIOS has forged a partnership with about 690 Agencies providing
facilities to them as study centres. The NIOS provides resource support (such as adaptation of NIOS model
curricula, study materials, joint certification, orientation of Resource Persons and popularisation of OBE) to the
voluntary agencies and Zila Saksharta Samities (ZSSs) etc., for implementation of its OBE programme.

At the Secondary and Senior Secondary levels, NIOS provides flexibility in the choice of subjects/courses, pace
of learning, and transfer of credits from CBSE, CISCE (Council for Indian School Certificate Education), various
State Boards of School Education and State Open Schools to enable learner’s continuation. A learner is allowed
as many as nine chances to appear in public examinations spread over a period of five years. The credits gained

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are accumulated till the learner clears required credits for certification. The learning strategies include: learning
through printed self-learning material, audio and video programmes, participating in personal contact
programme (PCP), and Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA). Enrichment is also provided to the learners through
the half yearly magazine “Open Learning”. The Study Material is made available in English, Hindi and Urdu
mediums. The On-Demand Examination System (ODES) is in operation at Secondary and Senior Secondary
stage. NIOS offers 27 subjects in seven mediums (Hindi, English, Urdu, Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati, Malayalam) for
Secondary Examinations and 25 subjects in Hindi, English, Urdu and Odia mediums for Senior Secondary
Examinations. In addition, there is a provision where the learners are allowed to take 1 out of 10 vocational
subjects at Secondary stage and 1 out of 20 vocational subjects at Sr. Secondary stage in combination with
Academic subjects. Vocational Education Courses are imparted through a network of Accredited Vocational
Institutes for imparting skill based training to its learners. The existing institutions like ITIs, Jan Shikshan
Sansthans, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Schools, Colleges, District Institutes of Education and Training(DIETs),
Universities, Paramedical Training Centres, NGOs and several other Voluntary Agencies are partnering with
NIOS in imparting Vocational Education.

The NIOS programmes pay special attention towards requirements of the first generation learners, physically,
mentally and visually challenged learners and those from disadvantaged sections of the society.

1.6 How does NIOS function ?

NIOS operates through a network of five Departments, 20 Regional Centres and more than 6000 Accredited
Institutions (Study Centres) in India and abroad. It has a current cumulative (for last five years) enrolment of
about 2.71 million students at Secondary, Senior Secondary, Vocational courses and OBE which makes it the
largest open schooling system in the world.

Organisational Structure of
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)

National Open School Society

General Body of NIOS

Executive Board of NIOS

Finance Committee Chairman Academic Council

Vocational Student Support

Academic Evaluation Administration
Education Services
Department Department Department
Department Department

➥ Secondary/Senior Computer
➥ Result Cell ➥ Purchase & Maintenance Regional Centres
Secondary Unit Unit
➥ Conduct Cell Branch ➤ Allahabad ➤ Bengaluru ➤ Bhopal
➥ OBE Cell ➥ Confidential Branch ➥ Accounts andAudit ➤ Bhubaneswar ➤ Chandigarh
➥ Teacher Education Cell ➥ Co-Ordination Branch ➥ Personnel Branch ➤ Chennai ➤ Dehradun ➤ Delhi
➥ Capacity Building Cell ➥ On Demand Exam Branch ➥ Recruitment Cell ➤ Dharamshala ➤ Gandhinagar
➥ Research and ➥ Secret Branch ➥ Printing Unit ➤ Guwahati ➤ Hyderabad ➤ Jaipur ➥ Accreditation Branch
➥ ➥ Distribution Unit ➤ Kochi ➤ Kolkata ➤ Patna ➤ Pune
Development Cell Marks & Migration ➥ Admission Branch
➥ Legal Cell ➤ Raipur ➤ Ranchi ➤ Visakhapatnam
➥ Library Branch ➥ Coordination Branch
➥ Vocational Exam Branch ➥ Hindi Cell Sub-Regional Centres ➥
➥ AEP (Adolescence Minority Cell
Education Programme) ➥ NLMA-NIOS-BLP ➥ Public Relations Unit ➤ Darbhanga ➥ Hunar Project
➥ Media Unit ➤ Cell at Port Blair

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1.7 Highlights of Flexibilities of Open Learning in NIOS
❖ An opportunity to continue education using modern ICT.

❖ Age Limit: There is no upper age limit. However, the minimum age for enrolment to Secondary course is 14
years and to Sr.Secondary course is 15 years completed on or before 31st July for 1st block of admission and
31st January for 2nd block.

❖ Freedom to choose subjects, according to one’s needs, interests and abilities.

❖ Continuous assessment through Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs).

❖ Validity of Registration: One can complete a course in a maximum period of five years from the year of
registration.

❖ Credit accumulation facility.

❖ Facility of re-admission after five years with Transfer of Credits of previous achievements.

❖ Learning Support through Personal Contact Programme (PCP).

❖ Transfer of credits from CBSE, CISCE, various State Boards of Secondary Education and State Open Schools up
to a maximum of two subjects.

❖ Part Admission: Under this scheme, a student can take admission in one or more upto four subjects. On
passing, only the Statement of Marks will be issued.

❖ Education of Disadvantaged Children: To cater of the needs of people with physical and mental disabilities,
the socially and geographically isolated and disadvantaged persons such as street children, working children,
rural women and SC & ST, the NIOS has accredited institutions called Special Accredited Institutions for
Education of the Disadvantaged (SAIED).

❖ An innovative ICT based On Demand Examination (ODE) system at Secondary and Senior Secondary levels,
which gives freedom to learners to appear in examination in the subjects of choice whenever they feel
confident of taking examination, has been operationalised at NIOS Headquarters and at all Regional Centres
of NIOS.

❖ 100% online admission

1.8 Commonwealth Open Schooling Association (COMOSA)

In the era of globalization, collaborations play a very important role. For the last many years
NIOS has been collaborating with various like - minded national and international
organizations for achieving its goal and objectives. The Commonwealth of Learning (COL),
UNDP and UNESCO are some some of the collaborators with whom NIOS is continuously
working.

The COMOSA is a non-profit, democratic, collaborative and futuristic organization based on mutual respect and
committed to support the efforts of open schooling institutions. The basic objective of the association is to
cooperate and collaborate in development, promotion and introduction of innovative, high quality, relevant,
equitable, gender-sensitive and cost-effective programmes of school education for sustainable development
in commonwealth countries through Open and Distance Learning Mode, thereby targeting to achieve the
Millennium Development Goals (MDG) of the United Nations.

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1.9 National Consortium For Open Schooling (NCOS)
The National Consortium of Open Schooling (NCOS) was launched in September, 1997,
with a view to facilitate better cooperation, coordination, collaboration and determining
standards in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system at school education level in the
country. The Secretariat of NCOS is located in NIOS. The states that have set up State
Open Schools are: Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan,
Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh,
Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal and Delhi. The NIOS has been providing
professional and technical support services to States to set up State Open Schools to
cater to the educational requirements of the clientele/students.

The major Objectives of NCOS

The main objectives of the NCOS are as follows:

1. To promote setting up of State Open Schools (SOSs) in the States by providing professional, technical and
academic support services to the State Education Departments.

2. To promote advocacy for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and upscaling of the Open Schooling Programme
in India.

3. To facilitate networking and collaboration among Open Schools in India by sharing of resources, expertise
and experiences in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) at school level.

4. To determine standards of the Open and Distance Learning system at school stage to ensure pace setting
in programmes and activities of Open Schools.

Members of the NCOS

As per Constitution of NCOS, there is a provision of:

(i) General Body and

(ii) Executive Committee

1.10 Research and Development Cell

The Research and Development Cell of NIOS was created in December, 2009 to promote Research and
Development that promises to augment past knowledge and craft a vivid future in the field of Open Schooling.
Keeping this in view, the Research and Development Cell of NIOS supports many prolific research projects
capable of materializing constructive decisions and rationale in the field of Open Schooling.

The main objectives of Research and Development Cell are:

❖ To undertake research studies and surveys from time to time, to obtain feedback on the quality of the
materials developed and to facilitate and support students in their study. These students also centre on
the effectiveness of all the support structures and procedures used by the institution in pursuance of its
aims and objects.

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❖ To identify and promote standards of learning in Distance Education System and Open Schools which may
be set up in different parts of the country through Research & Evaluation and to maintain standards of
equivalence with formal system while retaining its own distinct character.
Three in-house research projects were completed and reports were submitted in 2013-2014:
a) Tracer study of successful products of NIOS in UP.
b) Access and success in open schooling: A feedback study of Open School students in Chhattisgarh
state.
c) Identification of skill gaps amongst workers in priority informal sector in India.

1.11 Adolescence Education Programme (AEP)

NIOS under the MHRD-UNFPA supported Adolescence Education Programme is engaged in empowering
adolescents to negotiate life positively and effectively. In tandem with the NCF 2005, AEP functions with an
objective that educational processes should engage learners in creating knowledge that is relevant to their
experiences, promote healthy attitudes and enable them to think critically and respond to real-life situations
in positive and responsible ways.
AEP works in the following areas:
a. Curricular Intervention
b. Capacity Building Workshops
c. Mitra: The Adolescent Friendly Centre
d. Seminars
e. Summer Internship Programme
A number of activities were carried out under this head.
Training Need Analysis of the evaluators of answer
scripts of On Demand Examination System (ODES).
Analysis of four sets of Question Papers of the first public
examination April 2013.
Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA): From Knowledge to
Application
Video Training Module: A Change Model for Classroom
Transaction
Tutor’s Handbook of Participatory Methodologies Web Compressing

Capacity Building Workshops

Tutor Training - Based on the “Learning Together, Learning Better” videos and the compendium of lessons, a
Tutor Training Workshop was conducted during the year.
‰ Mitra: The Adolescent Friendly Centre
The AFC at Bhubaneswar was actively involved in organizing various workshops during the year.
Mitra also coordinated the NIOS Essay Writing Competition. It is a matter of immense pride that four out of
seven winners were declared from RC Bhubaneswar.

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‰ Live PCPs via Mukta Vidya Vani:
About 5 Mukta Vidya Vani programmes in Secondary and Senior Secondary level Home Science were
conducted.

1.12 NIOS on the Web

Internet and Web Technology have proved effective in the teaching and learning process especially in the field
of Open and Distance Education. Detailed information about NIOS is available on its website www.nios.ac.in
The learning process in NIOS is based on the needs of
individual learners and the characteristics of a learning
community. Open learning gives the learners control over
what, where, when and how they learn. The focus of
attention are the learners and the learning process.
Elimination of fixed time (daily classes) and a fixed space
(school) enables learners with disabilities to learn at their
own convenience and pace. The flexibilities in NIOS go in
favour of disabled learners and has been proved to be
most suitable learning strategy for them.
Being an institution in Open and Distance Learning, ICT is
being used as a major strategy in reaching the unreached
and providing quality support to NIOS learners especially
to persons with disability. The NIOS has its own web portal NIOS Website: http://www.nios.ac.in
www.nios.ac.in for dissemination of information and for
providing online citizen centric services as a major initiative of e-Governance. The NIOS Online project has
brought convenience to its learners/client group, transparency in the basic operations of NIOS in the area of
admission, examination and accreditation and enhanced the quality of the support services to its learners.
The admission process in NIOS is 100% online due to which the content of the NIOS website has to be learner
friendly, simple and accessible for the learners. The website provides complete information about NIOS with
rich content and designed by following the GIGW including Guidelines of WCAG. The website is completely
accessible.

In terms of visual appeal all care has been taken to maintain the consistency in terms of logo (placed on top left
with tagline and link to home page), breadcrumb (below main navigation which shows the travelled path with
clickable options except last item), searchbox (top right), language (option of language), “Home”, disclaimer
and navigation and sub navigation. Secondary navigation has also been provided in the footer with related
links, FAQ, Feedback, Accessibility statement, Sitemap etc. The Website is designed for any surfer and is
accessible at any browser and is SEO (Search Engine optimization) friendly. NIOS Website is designed on the
principle of POUR (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable & Robust).

NIOS Website www.nios.ac.in was awarded the National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with
Disabilities, 2012 for the category “ Best Accessible Website” instituted by the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment.

The award was conferred by the Hon’ble President of India at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 6th February 2013.

1.13 NIOS Celebrates its 25th Foundation Day

The world’s largest Open Schooling System, the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) celebrated its
25th Foundation Day on 23rd November 2013 at the International Trade Expo Centre Limited, Sector – 62, NOIDA.

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 From a small project under the CBSE with about 1500
learners, the institution has grown to become the Largest
Open Schooling System in the world with a cumulative
strength of over 2.4 million learners. Formerly known as
the National Open School (NOS) and setup in 1989, the
NIOS continues with its mission of “Reaching the
Unreached”, and a mandate to cater to the educational
needs of the diversified groups by offering a wide range
of academic and vocational subjects with an inbuilt
mechanism of flexibility to choose subjects and appear
in examinations. With its headquarters at NOIDA, Uttar
Pradesh and a network of 20 Regional Centres, two sub-
regional centres and a cell in Port Blair & more than 6000
Foundation Day at a Glance
study centres spread across India, Nepal and Middle East,
the NIOS has played a historic role in taking forward the
Open Distance Learning (ODL) movement not only in India but also in the entire developing world. Many of the
developing nations have adopted the NIOS model for education of their distance learners.
On this occasion, the Chief Guest, Shri R. Bhattacharaya, Secretary (SE&L), MHRD, Govt. of India said that as a
world leader in open schooling, NIOS has demonstrated many significant teaching-learning interventions by
using ICT effectively for successful course delivery. He extended his sincere commendation to NIOS.
The Chief Guest released some publications as well as a Special Postal Cover on the NIOS. The Virtual Open
Schooling platform was also launched.

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 Section II
Significant and
Statistical Information
2.1 NIOS Admission - online
NIOS is providing the facility of On-Line Registration for Admission and Examinations under NIOS Online. The
NIOS Online is aimed at increasing educational access through the use of technology.

General Objectives of NIOS Online

(i) To promote e-governance and better governance as directed by Government of India from time to time.

(ii) To ensure transparency and improve efficiency in operations of NIOS in its key areas of functioning like
admission, accreditation and examination and other activities.

(iii) To assist in government’s goal of Universalisation of Secondary Education (USE) by improving and enhancing
the reach of NIOS to its potential learners.

(iv) To bridge the digital divide between the learners of NIOS and the learners of the formal schooling system
by providing them opportunity to use ICT for accessing NIOS for the purpose of admission and availing
benefits associated with it.

(v) To facilitate the structural and functional transformation of NIOS as ODL institution by imparting it greater
flexibility, openness, superior quality and reliable services, as service provider – to its marginalized target
group of learners.

There are four streams of On-line admission to meet the needs of learners. Admissions through these streams
are mutually exclusive i.e., a learner can opt for only one of them.

An interactive Online Form for admission has been generated. A student can fill in the form online. Guidelines
about “ How to fill in the form” have been provided.

Four Streams of On Line Admissions

(i) Online Admission for all learners (Stream 1): This stream for Online Admission was open for all learners as
per eligibility criteria laid down for Secondary and Senior Secondary examinations. Online admission
through stream 1 is open throughout the year (24x7) in the 2 blocks.

(ii) Online Admissions for learners wanting to appear in the forthcoming October- November, Examinations
(Stream 2): This stream for Online admission is open for all those learners who had appeared but could not
clear the Public Examination.

(iii) Online Admission for learners wanting to appear under the On Demand Examination System (ODES) of
NIOS for Secondary Level (Stream 3): This stream for Online admission is open throughout the year. (Only
Online Mode is available)

(iv) Online Admission for learners wanting to appear under the On Demand Examination System (ODES) of
NIOS at Sr. Secondary Level (Stream 4): This stream for On-line admission is also open throughout the year.
(Only Online Mode is available)

Online Payment Gateway

There is a facility of making Online Payment through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking for Online Admission and
Registration for Examination.

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The online payment facility is operational since 2007 with the introduction of Online Admission and significant
outcome was observed when 35-40% learners used online payment facility for admission and 50-55% learners
used this facility for registration of examination. With online payment gateway operational, a learner can pay
the admission and examination fee online through credit/debit card (Master/Visa) and Net Banking. Online
payment facility is also available under e-accreditation system.

NIOS has introduced the facility of submission of examination forms online. A learner can pay fee through
Online Mode by Credit/Debit Card (Master/VISA) and Net Banking.

Number of Candidates Registered for the Four Streams of Online Admission during 2013-14

Sl. No Stream No of Candidates

1 Stream 1 442565

2. Stream 2 77698

3. Stream 3 & 4 4303

Total 524566

Fee Structure for Academic Courses

(Fee in Rupees)

Courses Male Female Exempted Categories TOC Fee

Secondary Course
(i) for 5 subjects Rs. 1350 Rs. 1100 Rs. 900 Rs. 100
(ii) for each
additional subject Rs. 200 Rs. 200 Rs. 200
Senior Secondary Course
(i) for 5 Subjects Rs. 1500 Rs. 1250 Rs. 975 Rs. 100
(ii) for each
additional subject Rs. 230 Rs. 230 Rs. 230

Examination Fees (Public Examination) – 150/- per subject + 70/- additional for subject having practical.

Examination Fees (On Demand Examination) – 250/- per subject + 100/- additional for subject having practical.

Miscellaneous fees–100/- each for Duplicate Mark Sheet, Duplicate Migration Certificate, Duplicate Certificate
and Duplicate Identity Card.

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 Table-1 : Scheme of Studies for Academic Courses
Secondary Level Senior Secondary Level
Code Subject Code Subject
Group 'A' Group 'A'
(201) Hindi (301) Hindi
(202) English (302) English
(206) Urdu (303) Bengali
(209) Sanskrit (304) Tamil
(203) Bengali (305) Odia
(204) Marathi (306) Urdu
(205) Telugu
(309) Sanskrit
(207) Gujarati Group 'B'
(208) Kannada Examination
of these (311) Mathematics
(210) Punjabi
subjects (312) Physics*
(228) Assamese
will be held
(231) Nepali (313) Chemistry*
on same
(232) Malayalam day. (314) Biology*
(233) Oriya (315) History
( 235 ) Arabic (316) Geography*
( 236 ) Persian
(317) Politcal Science
( 237 ) Tamil
(318) Economics
Group 'B' (319) Business Studies
(211) Mathematics* (320) Accountancy
(212) Science and Technology* (321) Home Science*
(213) Social Science
(328) Psychology
(214) Economics
(330) Computer Science*
(215) Business Studies
(216) Home Science* (331) Sociology
(222) Psychology (332) Painting*
(223) Indian Culture & Heritage (333) Environmental Science*
(225) Painting* (335) Mass Communication*
(229) Data Entry Operations* (336) Data Entry Operations*
➤ Five subjects with either one or two languages from ➤ Five subjects with either one or two languages from
Group A and the remaining subjects from Group B. Group A and the remaining subjects from Group B.
➤ Two additional subjects can be taken from ➤ Two additional subjects can be taken from
either of the two groups. either of the two groups.
Note : 1. Subjects with asterisk *have theory as well as practical work.

2.2 Use of ICT

2.2.1 Management of Students Database - Computer Data Centre
The enrolment of students is increasing steadily over the years. Starting with 40,000 students in 1990-91, the
enrolment during the year 2013-14 for Academic and Vocational courses was 551586 students. The cumulative
enrolment during last 5 years for Academic, Vocational courses and OBE is about 2.71 Million. The Computer
Data Centre of NIOS manages the students data through Relational Database Management System (RDBMS).
Various statistical reports and MIS reports are generated for use of NIOS faculty and Staff.

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2.2.2 Student Information System
Starting from Registration(Admission) to the issue of Certificates, all the processes have been computerised.These
include Admission, Examination and Result and Certification.
2.2.3 Library Management
The Library of NIOS is fully computerised and is presently using the Web based Integrated Library Management
Software (Libsys). With this software, the access to NIOS Library has been enabled through the NIOS Website.
2.2.4 Media programmes
One of the major activities of the NIOS is to make use of modern means of Communication and Educational
Technology for distance learning. Audio and Video programmes are significant components of the multi-media
packages offered by NIOS for its various courses of study. The audio/video programmes supplement and
complement the other channels of learning such as printed self learning materials and Personal Contact
Programmes. NIOS has developed Audio and Video programmes for Open Basic Education, Secondary, Senior
Secondary and Vocational Courses.

Detailed list of Video programmes produced during the period

1st April, 2013 to 31st March, 2014

S. NO. Subject Level No. of Video Programmes

1. Mathematics Secondary 06
Senior Secondary 28 34
2. Chemistry Secondary 05
Senior Secondary 07 12
3. Physics Senior Secondary 04 04
4. Accountancy Senior Secondary 10 10
5. Business Study Senior Secondary 08 08
6. Home Science Senior Secondary 01 01
7. Geography Senior Secondary 03 03
8. Economics Senior Secondary 02 02
9. Biology Senior Secondary 06 06
10. Punjabi Secondary 09 09
11. Urdu Senior Secondary 04 04
12. Political Science Senior Secondary 11 11
13. D.EL.ED - 08 08
14. Mass Communication Senior Secondary 01 01
15. General - 10 10

Total = 123

2.2.5 Video Coverage

The Media unit arranged 30 video coverage of national and international programmes organized by NIOS in the
year under reporting. Those video coverage serves as an important resource for video documentation of the
events.
2.2.6 Video programmes
Except for the programmes related to language courses (Hindi, English, Urdu), most of the video programmes
have been produced in English and Hindi versions by using documentary, docu-drama and other formats. These

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video programmes attempt to present important topics from different subject areas, in a simple, interesting
and engaging manner, so that the learners get a clear understanding and insight into the subject matter. The
duration of each video programme varies from 15 to 20 minutes. Media Unit has also produced live TV programmes
in collaboration with CIET, NCERT. More video programmes on Academic and Vocational subjects are being
developed.
2.2.7 Audio programmes
Interactive Personal Contact Programmes(PCP) are being streamed live from NIOS audio studio. NIOS has also
produced audio programmes and tutorials on several topics/themes related to NIOS curriculum in different
subjects, including Hindi, English, Urdu, Telugu, Marathi and Bengali language courses. Audio programmes on
Adolescent Education Project (AEP) have also been produced.
2.2.8 Multimedia programmes
NIOS is developing interactive multimedia programmes at Secondary & Sr. Secondary level in the subjects of
Chemistry, Physics and Biology so that students may learn easily with the help of animations, graphics, video
and sound.
2.2.9 Delivery Mechanism of Audio-Video Programmes
❖ The video programmes are being telecast on the National Channel of Doordarshan (DD-1) every Friday
from 5.02 a.m. to 5.25 a.m. and on the Educational Channel Gyan Darshan everyday from 6:30 p.m to7:00
p.m.
❖ The Audio programmes are being broadcast on GyanVani (FM Channel) at 106.5 MHz every Friday, Saturday
and Sunday from 8.30 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. There is a repeat broadcast from 4.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
❖ The Audio/Video programmes produced by NIOS are sent to the Study Centers of NIOS for use in Personal
Contact programme (PCPs).
❖ The learners can take CDs of audio/video programmes on loan for a week from study centres.
❖ The audio cassettes and VCDs of video programmes are also available for sale. A comprehensive list of
the audio cassettes and VCDs is placed on NIOS Website-www.nos.org, for the benefit of NIOS learners
and others.
❖ Audio and Video programmes are also available on Youtube. The user has to click the Media Link on the
Home Page of NIOS website to watch these programmes.
2.2.10 Mobile Technology (M-Support)
NIOS uses the mobile technology for dissemination of various information and support services to learners. It
is also used for advocacy in a big way. Those information is sent through the medium of SMS.
Promotional Activities through SMS: During the year, promotional advocacy of NIOS online admission was sent
through SMS to more than 40 lakh mobile subscribers across the country.
Automated Information through SMS : Under this system learners get automatic information through SMS
regarding online admission upon –
❖ Submission of online admission
❖ Confirmation and allotment of enrolment and study centre.

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Information about NIOS Activities through SMS : The NIOS learners are informed about the various activities of
NIOS through SMS in respect of Examination Fees Deposit, Examination centre, Examination date sheet and
Results

2.2.11 DAISY Books

NIOS is providing the course material in DAISY format for the learners who are visually impaired. These books
are available on the NIOS website. With help of DAISY player, the learners who are visually impaired can access
the NIOS course material.

2.3 NIOS Mukta VidyaVani Webcast

The Mukta Vidya Vani is an internet-based platform where audio services from NIOS are streamed 24x7. The
audio services can be easily accessed by the learners. All one needs is a computer with external speakers and an
internet broadband connection to log on and follow the link - Mukta Vidya Vani, given on the Home Page of
NIOS website. www.nios.ac.in
Live Interactive Personal Contact Programmes are webcasted from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm through Mukta Vidya
Vani. A detailed programme schedule is displayed on the Mukta Vidya Vani webpage: www.nios.iradioindia.in

Mukta Vidya Vani PCPs from

1 April 2013 – 31 March 2014

Sat & Sun 2 PCPs

Mon – Fri 3 PCPs
Month Live PCPs
April 2013 82
May 2013 85
June 2013 80
July 2013 85
August 2013 84
September 2013 81
October 2013 85
November 2013 81
December 2013 84
January 2014 85
February 2014 76
March 2014 83
Total 991 PCPs

2.4 Administration and Finance

The Accounts Unit is fully computerised by using the integrated software package. The individual Pay-Slips,
Bank Statements and the related reports are generated through integrated software. The annual Income Tax
and GPF statements are also generated.

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 Budgetary Support to NIOS from MHRD

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 NIOS Income
Rs. In Crore

2.5 NIOS Examinations and Certification

NIOS is the only National level Board of Secondary, Sr. Secondary and Vocational Educational Examinations
under Open and Distance Learning mode. It conducts Examinations twice a year in April-May and October-
November. A learner can avail as many as nine chances to appear in the examinations. In order to pass and get
Secondary/Sr. Secondary certificate, the criteria laid down by NIOS is as follows:

Courses Pass Criteria in a subject Certification Criteria

Secondary Course A Minimum of 33% marks
(Class X) in the aggregate (Theory + Practical
wherever applicable) in the
public Examination. Pass in five Subjects including
Senior Secondary A Minimum of 33% marks Course in at least one but not more than
(Class XII) the aggregate as well as separately in two Languages.
theory and practicals in the public
examination.

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2.6 On-Demand Examination System (ODES)
NIOS conducts its Public Examinations twice a year in April and October. A student can avail as many as nine
chances to appear in the examinations with one or more subjects at a time with the facility of credit accumulation
over a period of five years. The entire evaluation system is computerized, right from registration of the candidate
to the issue of the final certificates.
As a major strategic use of ICT in the examination reforms, NIOS has conceptualized and operationalised the
On-Demand Examination System (ODES) at Secondary and Sr.Secondary Level where assessment takes place
when the individual learners considers themselves to be ready to take it. Thus, ODES adds another dimension
of openness in the Open Schooling System where examination is self paced and degree of performance is
learner controlled. Note that ODES is time independent and it also allows the learners to improve their
performance till they are satisfied with the achievement level set by them individually. So we call it a learner
centric examination system.
With the successful implementation and operationalisation of ODES at HQ NOIDA, NIOS has extended the
facility at its Regional Centres also.
ODES is conducted on every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at the concerned Regional Centre and on every
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at NIOS HQ at NOIDA except on government holiday, in one session
in the afternoon from 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm. The practical examination is conducted on every Friday on weekly
basis for the students who will appear during the week at the NIOS AI (study centre) or at another reputed
school already identified for the practical Examination. The Question Papers are administered in English and
Hindi medium.
The registration for ODE (On Demand Examination) by existing learners of NIOS is done only through Online mode
at the NIOS web site www.nios.ac.in. The payment can be made by Demand Draft or Credit Card/Debit Card.
2.7 NIOS Online facility
❖ Online Admission for Vocational Education – offering about 80-85 vocational courses.
❖ Online Submission of Examination Fees.
❖ Online Payment of fees for various services of NIOS.
❖ Online Registration for On-Demand Examination.
❖ Online availability of NIOS course materials.
❖ Online availability of various prospectus.
❖ Online availability of Study Centre Information.
❖ Online Counselling through Ask your Teacher
❖ Online Accreditation of Schools/Institutions/Agencies for becoming the Accredited Institution of NIOS for
Academic, Vocational or Open Basic Education Programme.
2.8 NIOS Online: NIOS Open Educational Resource
(OER) project
NIOS is in the process of developing OER in three subject areas,
viz., ICT Applications, Rural Technology and Tourism and
Hospitality Management. The project activities are based at the
NIOS Regional Centre, Pune . It strives to draw the resource
support form the organizations, and experts who will work as
technology partner for development of the project inputs and
academic support for developing the OER. The ultimate goal is to
develop Certificate and Diploma level courses in chosen
Vocational areas with support of Open Education Resources and
NIOS Open Educational Resource (OER) is
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choice and for obtaining their livelihood. During the second phase of OER NIOS is in the process of designing,
development and deployment of question bank application for the student preparing for engineering and medical
entrance examination. NIOS has formulated its OER copyright policy which is guided by Creative Commons
Attribution ShareAlike (CC-BY-SA) and Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike Non-Commercial (CC-BY-SA-
NC).
2.9 Virtual Open Schooling (VOS)
In India, NIOS has initiated the launch and start Virtual Open Schooling (VOS) in collaboration with CEMCA to
serve learners to continue their education and skill development by the use of ICT.
Virtual Open Schooling can be defined as an educational practice that provides opportunity to learners to
study a formal school-based course online and gain credit for certification purpose. Learners can study using
technologies asynchronously or synchronously. The courses are based on existing Open Educational Resources
and are constructed around a learning management system with online repositories of content. Digital media
has been integrated to facilitate effectiveness of curriculum. Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
would facilitate interaction - with peers, with teachers, and with content.
During the year, two courses i.e. Diploma in Rural Technology and Certificate in ICT Applications are being
offered through VOS. The learners under VOS will be assessed online i.e. VOS has the facility of Online
Examination.
2.10 Minority Cell in NIOS
As per the decision taken by the Government of India to form Minority Cell in all Departments and Autono-
mous Bodies of the MHRD, the NIOS established a Minority Cell in the year 2006 in its Student Support Services
Department to pay special attention to educational needs of minority communities. The objective of the
Minority Cell is to expand the reach and impact of NIOS programmes and policies amongst the minority com-
munities especially the Muslim community by undertaking active advocacy programmes to establish linkages
with existing Minority Education Institutions.
This cell has been playing an important and vital role in the implementation of the provisions of National
Policy of Education (NPE- 1986/1992), Programme of Action (POA) on NPF and Constitutional Rights under
Articles 30 (1) and 45 and Article 8 (Fundamental Rights) for prioritized client groups.
NIOS has been making special efforts to bring educationally backward children, adolescents and adults belonging
to minority communities within the fold of education by enrolling them in its various courses/programmes
and by making certain facilitative provisions for minority institutions and learners. In the light of the fact that
Muslims are the most backward among the minority communities, NIOS lays special emphasis on their
education.
Functions of Minority Cell in NIOS
❖ Expand the reach and impact of NIOS programmes and policies amongst the Minority Communities
❖ Accredit Madarsas/Dar-ul-uloom and link these with the mainstream of education.
❖ Conduct advocacy programmes/orientation programmes/workshops for the promotion of Minority Insti-
tutions
❖ Issue notification with regard to the newly accredited Academic, Vocational and Open Basic Education
Minority Institutions.
❖ Collect data of learners from those accredited centres of NIOS which are covered under SPQEM scheme
and forward it to MHRD for claim purposes.
Special Relaxations for Minority Community by NIOS
With a view to provide quality modern education to the Muslim minority, several exemptions have been given
by NIOS for the purpose of accreditation of the Madarsas. Some of the major relaxations are as follows:-
❖ NIOS has exempted Madarsas and Maktabs from paying Rs.5000/- as accreditation fee and relaxed the
norms for accreditation vide circular no. NIOS/SECY/SSS/2010, dated 12.04.2010.

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❖ To operationalise the SPQEM scheme, a circular vide no. NIOS/Secy/57th EB/2010, dated 30.11.2010
was issued giving full exemption of fees to Muslim students enrolled through Madarsas into the NIOS
courses.
❖ Accreditation norms for minority institutions have also been relaxed.
❖ In Inspection Committee of Madarsas, one expert from the minority community is appointed.
❖ The courses FOKANIA and MAULVI offered by Bihar State Madarsa Education Board have been notified at
par with Secondary and Sr. Secondary courses respectively offered by NIOS.
❖ Urdu medium is made available for better understanding.
❖ Prospectus is also printed in Urdu for better communication of instructions.
❖ Details of Minority Cell are made available on NIOS website. This section also contains all vital informa-
tion about accreditation etc.
(ii) For Academic Courses (Xth and XIIth) and vocational subjects, following relaxations have also been given:-
a. Madarsas/Darul Uloom having independent standing in offering Maulavi Azim and Fazil courses.
b. Having adequate residential facilities.
c. Having minimum three year old Registered Society of Trust.
d. Possessing minimum infrastructure to offer the NIOS courses (i.e. Labs, Library etc.) as fixed by NIOS
for Minority institutions, except the desired number of classrooms that could be 50% of the norms
for General Category institutions.
e. Its courses are recognized by other Gov. recognized institutions of higher learning.
Equivalency to the following courses of four Madarsa Boards has been granted. These courses of Madarsa
Boards will now be treated as equivalent to Secondary and Sr. Secondary Certificate of NIOS.
Through Notification dated 26th March 2013, it has been decided to accredit those Madarsas which are having
Minority Status granted by National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) for running
NIOS Academic, Vocational and Open Basic Education Programme. These Madarsas will be considered for
accreditation after fulfilling other conditions as per norms under the Central Sponsored scheme for Providing
Quality Education in Madarsas (SPQEM). No processing fee of Rs 5,000/- would be charged.
Status of Minority Institution in NIOS
During the past few years, NIOS has given Top Most Priority to the issues concerning minority. The growth rate
of the accreditation of minority institutions is 33.78% during the year 2013-14 over 2012-13. Efforts are made to
accredit the minority institution within three months from the receipt of the application if it is complete in all
respects.
The students enrolled in Minority institutes during last five year are as follows:-
Year Secondary Sr. Secondary Total
2009-10 14739 8436 23175
2010-11 16060 10527 26587
2011-12 17135 13517 30652
2012-13 19744 16716 36463
2013-14 23040 20881 43921

2.11 Promoting Use of Hindi

Besides taking various measures to promote the use of Hindi to its constituents, NIOS celebrates the Hindi
Divas every year during the month of September. Various competitions for promotion of Hindi are organized.
These include (i) Official Language Competition, (ii) Computer Based Hindi Knowledge Competition, (iii) Poetry
Competition, (iv) Debate Competition, (v) Quiz Competition, and (vi) One Act Play Competition.

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 Several important decisions for overall use of Hindi have been taken. Study materials and other materials have
been translated into Hindi. Hindi software was installed in all computers in various constituents of NIOS.
Several documents like Annual Report, Prospectus, Annual Accounts, “NIOS: A Profile” and circulars etc., were
translated into Hindi and printed.
Some programmes related to incentives for promotion of Hindi were initiated and facilitation material was
prepared/procured and distributed. During the Year a Training programme on Unicode and use of Hindi on
Computer was organized for NIOS Officials.
2.12 Assessment and Certification of NEO-Literates
2.12.1 A collaborative initiative of NLMA & NIOS
Introduction & Background for Assessment
The Prime Minister launched Saakshar Bharat, a centrally sponsored
scheme of Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL), Ministry
of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India (GOI),
on the International Literacy Day, 8th September, 2009. Saakshar Bharat
has been devised as the new variant of National Literacy Mission.
Saakshar Bharat will cover all adults in the age group of 15 and beyond
though its primary focus is women.
In order to provide academic resource support to literacy and adult
education programmes, State Resource Centres (SRCs) have been
established throughout the country. There are 25 State Resource
Centres working across the country.They are mainly responsible for
organising training
programmes for literacy
A female neo-literate is studying while working
functionaries in the State
and to prepare literacy material in local languages.
Literacy Programme (LP) under the Sakshar Bharat Scheme aims to
achieve the first objective of the scheme, that is, “Impart functional
literacy to neo-literate adults”. Functional literacy implies achieving
self reliance in Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic (Numeracy).

For assessment and certification, National Institute of Open Schooling

(NIOS) has been considered as the nodal agency by National Literacy
Mission Authority (NLMA).

2.12.2 Certification
In order to be eligible for certification, a candidate has to pass in each of the three components separately with
a minimum of 40% marks (i.e. 20 marks out of 50). These marks will be converted into grades which will be
reflected in the certificate.
The grades A & B will be considered as successful in the assessment and will be awarded Gradesheet-cum-
Certificate. A candidate getting ‘C’ in a component will have to reappear in that component and will be
awarded only the Grade-sheet. NIOS will process the results after receiving the award data from all SRC/SLMA
on CD or through e-mail.
Brief Statistical Report of the Assessment of Basic Literacy Programme under Saakshar Bharat programme by
NIOS.

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 Summary status of the Six Assessments for Basic Literacy Programme of
Saakshar Bharat Programme as joint initiative of NIOS-NLMA
Assessment Appeared Successful

Female % Male % Total Female % Male % Total %

Ph.-I (Pilot)
20th Aug 2010 3,24,317 62.56 1,94,068 37.44 5,18,385 2,12,303 65.46 1,22,202 62.97 3,34,505 64.53
Phase-II
06th March 2011 35,68,686 81.88 7,89,924 18.12 43,58,610 25,17,581 70.55 5,85,284 74.09 31,02,865 71.19
Phase-III
20th August 2011 30,20,576 65.55 15,87,763 34.45 46,08,339 20,57,992 68.13 11,25,147 70.86 31,83,139 69.07
Phase-IV
18th March 2012 76,29,075 71.32 30,68,482 28.68 1,06,97,557 58,01,030 76.04 22,19,921 72.35 80,20,951 74.98
Phase-V
26TH August 2012 26,78,179 71.91 10,45,924 28.09 37,24,103 19,35,470 72.27 7,64,145 73.06 26,99,615 72.49
Phase-VI
17th March 2013 38,86,570 72.15 15,00,330 27.85 53,86,900 28,36,790 72.99 11,22,309 74.80 39,59,099 73.49
Ph-VII
25th Aug 2013 3268074 70.59 1361269 29.41 4629343 2412333 73.82 1023497 75.19 3435830 74.22
Ph-VIII
09th Mar 2014 3772853 71.38 1512454 28.62 5285307 2771483 73.46 1114101 73.66 3885584 73.52
TOTAL 28148330 71.79 11060214 28.21 39208544 20544982 72.99 8076606 73.02 28621588 73.00

2.13 NIOS Study Centres : State-wise

The NIOS serves its clients through a network of 20 Regional Centres and more than 6000 study centres all over
the country. These study centres are known as Accredited Institutions (AIs), Accredited Vocational Institutes
(AVIs) and SAIEDs. The AIs/AVIs admit students to various academic/vocational courses, distribute study material,
conduct Personal Contact Programmes (PCPs), supervise and co-ordinate the Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs),
register students for the public examinations and distribute Mark Statements and Certificates to the students.

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 NIOS Study Centres (AIs, AVIs, AAs) Statewise: 2013-14

State AIs AVIs AAs (OBE) Total

A.P.O 4 0 0 4
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 17 1 0 18
Andhra Pradesh 104 7 8 119
Arunachal Pradesh 23 0 0 23
Assam 51 7 2 60
Bihar 325 59 37 421
Chandigarh 8 5 5 18
Chhattisgarh 129 17 3 149
Delhi 252 168 55 475
Goa 13 2 1 16
Gujarat 84 30 9 123
Haryana 407 56 110 573
Himachal Pradesh 58 29 3 90
Jammu & Kashmir 53 25 5 83
Jharkhand 160 38 10 208
Karnataka 58 67 28 153
Kerala 141 90 106 337
Lakshadweep 2 0 0 2
Madhya Pradesh 256 112 48 416
Maharashtra 158 44 34 236
Manipur 35 1 1 37
Meghalaya 15 0 0 15
Mizoram 18 0 0 18
Nagaland 25 2 0 27
Odisha 324 21 15 360
Puducherry 9 3 2 14
Punjab 121 41 6 168
Rajasthan 247 206 54 507
Sikkim 22 0 0 22
Tamilnadu 100 36 44 180
Telangana 41 5 6 52
Tripura 28 1 1 30
Uttar Pradesh 625 234 181 1040
Uttranchal 154 34 42 230
West Bengal 108 29 37 174
OVERSEAS
Qatar 3 0 0 3
Nepal 4 1 0 5
U.A.E 12 3 0 15
Saudi Arabia 1 0 0 1
Muscat 1 0 0 1
Doha 0 0 0 0
Kuwait 4 0 0 4
Kingdom of Bahrain 1 0 0 1
Total 4201 1374 853 6428

AIs : Accredited Academic Institutions

AVIs : Accredited Vocational Institutions
AAs : Accredited Agencies for Open Basic Education (OBE)

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 During the year 2013-14, 55% of learners enrolled
in Senior Secondary and 45% in Secondary Courses.

During the year 2013-14 the enrolment of Male

learners were 69% and female 31%

Category wise enrolment during 2013-14

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 Coursewise/ Genderwise Enrolment for Last 5 Years

Secondary Sr. Secondary Vocational

Year Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total

2009-10 148329 65008 213337 145829 60536 206365 8562 10642 19204
2010-11 154736 67600 222336 164820 70899 235719 8902 13877 22779
2011-12 162502 71815 234317 181476 77741 259217 9972 16382 26354
2012-13 168216 70947 239163 190486 81139 271625 11158 16877 28035
2013-14 165052 72406 237458 197890 89218 287108 9388 17632 27020

Religion Wise Enrolment during 2013-14

Course Hindu Muslim Christian Sikh Jain Budhist Parsi Jews Total

Secondary 193778 24397 14229 3889 124 1007 23 11 237458

Sr. Secondary 234206 31177 16343 3895 258 1203 24 2 287108

Age Wise Academic Admission 2013-14

Secondary Senior Secondary Total

Age – Range Male Female Total Male Female Total
14 – 20 102825 39157 141982 104190 38343 142533 284515
21 – 25 33771 14464 48235 51237 22234 73471 121706
26 – 30 14964 8489 23453 18782 11783 30565 54018
31 – 35 6898 5640 12538 10390 7184 17574 30112
36 – 40 3393 2834 6227 6503 4183 10686 16913
41 – 45 1651 1202 2853 3616 2351 5967 8820
46 – 50 950 462 1412 2084 1768 3852 5264
Above 50 600 158 758 1088 1372 2460 3218
Total 165052 72406 237458 197890 89218 287108 524566

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 State/Country Wise Enrolment-2013-14

State/Country Secondary Sr. Secondary Vocational Total

A.P.O 63 99 0 162
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS 1019 2313 0 3332
ANDHRA PRADESH 3228 9055 246 12529
ARUNACHAL PRADESH 4424 4472 0 8896
ASSAM 3079 2260 180 5519
BIHAR 21539 21601 985 44125
CHANDIGARH 1473 2925 256 4654
CHHATTISGARH 2364 1795 492 4651
DAMAN & DUE 0 1 0 1
DELHI 22885 46787 3574 73246
GOA 2729 1157 7 3893
GUJARAT 2887 2057 567 5511
HARYANA 28153 34853 1417 64423
HIMACHAL PRADESH 4045 7391 708 12144
JAMMU & KASHMIR 1216 1636 326 3178
JHARKHAND 4866 6867 490 12223
KARNATAKA 844 1992 448 3284
KERALA 6171 22241 2015 30427
LAKSHADWEEP 22 254 0 276
MADHYA PRADESH 22220 12216 1867 36303
MAHARASHTRA 7523 4573 124 12220
MANIPUR 2258 1389 0 3647
MEGHALAYA 1817 480 0 2297
MIZORAM 2842 3867 0 6709
NAGALAND 3193 1769 0 4962
ODISHA 9097 10393 137 19627
PUDUCHERRY 79 36 150 265
PUNJAB 5898 4237 709 10844
RAJASTHAN 30127 11310 8123 49560
SIKKIM 813 1036 0 1849
TAMILNADU 765 744 246 1755
TRIPURA 1835 1065 40 2940
UTTAR PRADESH 14405 26215 2698 43318
UTTRANCHAL 12109 17064 327 29500
WEST BENGAL 10135 19136 876 30147
OVERSEAS 0
QATAR 21 49 70
NEPAL 1078 1331 12 2421
U.A.E 104 267 0 371
SAUDI ARABIA 46 27 0 73
MUSCAT 35 37 0 72
DOHA 29 60 0 89
KUWAIT 22 51 0 73
Total 237458 287108 27020 551586

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 Medium Wise Academic Admission 2013-14

Meduim Secondary Sr. Secondary Total

HINDI 165631 135999 301630
ENGLISH 54054 141515 195569
MARATHI 2876 2876
TELUGU 1031 1031
URDU 1335 875 2210
GUJARATI 1441 1441
MALAYALAM 4702 4702
ORIYA 6388 7885 14273
BENGALI 834 834
TOTAL 237458 287108 524566

Subjectwise Enrolment In Academic Courses 2013-14

Secondary Sr. Secondary

Subject Code Subject Total Subject Code Subject Total
201 HINDI 162820 301 HINDI 173242
202 ENGLISH 192187 302 ENGLISH 255709
203 BENGALI 4140 303 BENGALI 15391
204 MARATHI 4567 304 TAMIL 542
205 TELUGU 2071 305 ODIYA 7771
206 URDU 5304 306 URDU 3733
207 GUJRATI 2231 309 SANSKRIT 5884
208 KANNADA 408 311 MATHEMATICS 77842
209 SANSKRIT 9598 312 PHYSICS 87671
210 PUNJABI 6050 313 CHEMISTRY 86721
211 MATHEMATICS 143959 314 BIOLOGY 44997
212 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 147671 315 HISTORY 84309
213 SOCIAL SCIENCE 155019 316 GEOGRAPHY 42154
214 ECONOMICS 38995 317 POL.SCIENCE 106750
215 BUSINESS STUDIES 40702 318 ECONOMICS 73577
216 HOME SCIENCE 95683 319 BUS.STUDIES/COMMERCE 56006
222 PSYCHOLOGY 9499 320 ACCOUNTANCY 36688
223 IND.CUL. & HERI. 27772 321 HOME SCIENCE 77826
225 PAINTING 100316 328 PSYCHOLOGY 9753
228 ASSAMESE 709 330 COMPUTER SCIENCE 24360
229 DATA ENTRY OPERATION 91564 331 SOCIOLOGY 69801
231 NEPALI 3156 332 PAINTING 70677
232 MALAYALAM 5498 333 ENVIRONMENTAL SCI. 20007
233 ORIYA 9710 335 MASS COMMUNICATION 9120
235 ARABIC 699 336 DATA ENTRY OPERATION 89932
236 PERSIAN 41
237 TAMIL 857

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 Trade Wise Vocational Enrolment For 2013-14

Trade Male Female Total

BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY 69 29 98
BEAUTY CULTURE 33 4872 4905
BIO-GAS ENERGY TECHNICIAN 2 0 2
CARPENTRY 69 0 69
CATERING MANAGEMENT 188 38 226
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN TWO WHEELER MECHANISM 41 0 41
CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED WEB DESIGNING 5 2 7
CERTIFICATE IN AYURVEDIC THEARPY 148 20 168
CERTIFICATE IN BASIC COMPUTING 711 1138 1849
CERTIFICATE IN CARE OF THE ELDERLY 2 1 3
CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH 2485 547 3032
CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER AND OFFICE APPLICATIONS 6 11 17
CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 804 668 1472
CERTIFICATE IN DATA ENTRY OPERATIONS 104 161 265
CERTIFICATE IN DESK TOP PUBLISHING 73 140 213
CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION 18 1774 1792
CERTIFICATE IN FOUR WHEELER MECHANISM 195 1 196
CERTIFICATE IN HARDWARE ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE 241 24 265
CERTIFICATE IN HOMEOPATHY DISPENSING 408 141 549
CERTIFICATE IN INDIAN EMBROIDERY 1 41 42
CERTIFICATE IN INDIAN MUSIC 10 0 10
CERTIFICATE IN JEEVAN VIGYAN 9 1 10
CERTIFICATE IN LIBRARY SCIENCE(CLS) 169 197 366
CERTIFICATE IN MUSHROOM PRODUCTION 12 0 12
CERTIFICATE IN RURAL HEALTH FOR WOMEN (GRAMSAKHI) 4 77 81
CERTIFICATE IN SECURITY SERVICE 109 1 110
CERTIFICATE IN VERMICOMPOSTING 17 0 17
CERTIFICATE IN WEB DESIGNING 22 9 31
CERTIFICATE IN YOG 133 116 249
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION(CIVIL) 84 17 101
CUTTING & TAILORING 113 5037 5150
CUTTING, TAILORING & DRESS MAKING 84 1460 1544
DIPLOMA IN BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTION 10 3 13
DIPLOMA IN BASIC RURAL TECHNOLOGY 65 8 73
DIPLOMA IN FOOD PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 124 2 126
DIPLOMA IN FRONT OFFICE OPERATION 7 3 10

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 DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY 20 6 26
DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY 145 96 241
DIPLOMA IN MODERN SECRETARIAL PRACTICE 40 30 70
DIPLOMA IN RADIOGRAPHY (X-RAY TECHNICIAN) 32 13 45
DRESS MAKING 35 442 477
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN 1180 3 1183
FIRE PREVENTION & INDUSTRIAL SAFETY 212 0 212
FOOD PROCESSING 10 2 12
FURNITURE & CABINET MAKING 1 0 1
HINDUSTANI MUSIC 1 0 1
HOTEL FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS 6 3 9
HOUSE KEEPING 34 25 59
HOUSE WIRING & ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES REPAIRING 50 0 50
JAN SWASTHYA 1 0 1
LAUNDRY SERVICES 36 10 46
LIBRARY ATTENDANT 9 7 16
LIBRARY CLERK (A COMPOSITE COURSE) 15 7 22
OYSTER MUSHROOM PRODUCTION 10 0 10
PARIPURNA MAHILA 1 2 3
PLANT PROTECTION 2 10 12
PLAY CENTRE MANAGEMENT 9 51 60
PLUMBING 161 2 163
POULTRY FARMING 52 0 52
RADIO & T.V. TECHNICIAN 3 0 3
REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING 392 2 394
RETAIL SALE SERVICES 5 1 6
SECRETARIAL PRACTICE 7 48 55
SECRETARIAL PRACTICE (PA/PS) 57 185 242
SOLAR ENERGY TECHNICIAN 3 0 3
STENOGRAPHY (ENGLISH) 49 48 97
STENOGRAPHY (HINDI) 36 13 49
STENOGRAPHY (URDU) 1 0 1
TYPEWRITING (ENGLISH) 36 83 119
TYPEWRITING (HINDI) 21 4 25
WATER MANAGEMENT FOR CROP PRODUCTION 3 0 3
WELDING TECHNOLOGY 137 0 137
YOG 1 0 1

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 Learners Appeared in NIOS Examinations
Exam Secondary App. Sr. Secondary App. Vocational App.
Jan-91 21560 13406
Jun-91 23076 18116
Nov-91 15193 10504
May-92 24507 15191
Nov-92 13683 8633
May-93 34035 22275
Dec-93 18418 13019
May-94 37860 28054
Nov-94 18200 14209
May-95 25393 22383
Nov-95 28161 22644
May-96 50640 34049
Nov-96 31287 21786
May-97 63387 39483
Nov-97 38640 24283
May-98 76845 48202
Nov-98 45326 28955
May-99 90380 57761
Nov-99 53320 34806
May-00 98948 71453 5654
Nov-00 52039 36842 3154
May-01 122101 93175 5206
Nov-01 58880 48403 6250
May-02 143782 100942 8766
Nov-02 70263 56100 4969
May-03 172533 117872 12293
Nov-03 69896 70385 5466
May-04 237300 170052 12730
Nov-04 100680 84474 8622
May-05 167169 136560 13073
Oct-05 86262 75605 9423
Apr-06 175699 148883 10803
Oct-06 79170 69834 10781
Apr-07 182680 162371 10367
Oct-07 91740 84365 10634
Apr-08 204477 189979 11604
Oct-08 93782 93016 11537
Apr-09 204166 204383 12192
Oct-09 110536 113187 10424
Apr-10 196882 199682 10888
Oct-10 128457 141983 12734
Apr-11 177047 201732 11081
Oct-11 138423 159270 12752
Apr-12 154124 199244 13226
Oct-12 138120 199244 13226
Apr-13 158772 207924 13204
Oct.-13 132945 166407 11828
Apr-14 132506 194268 12973

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 Learners Certified in NIOS Examinations
Exam Secondary Certified Sr. Secondary Vocational Certified
Certified
Jan-91 5050 3730
Jun-91 5388 5185
Nov-91 3622 3055
May-92 6700 4736
Nov-92 3328 3716
May-93 9140 6700
Dec-93 4431 4942
May-94 12067 10864
Nov-94 4899 6196
May-95 4692 5169
Nov-95 4895 5893
May-96 15082 7900
Nov-96 8141 5258
May-97 17889 9138
Nov-97 9268 5559
May-98 18204 11538
Nov-98 9674 6773
May-99 25309 13426
Nov-99 16366 9777
May-00 31818 13024 3670
Nov-00 13625 8808 2126
May-01 33849 17858 2680
Nov-01 15804 12267 3997
May-02 48653 23579 5795
Nov-02 20309 14913 3671
May-03 99250 39603 8251
Nov-03 23663 20181 3536
May-04 77570 36660 7254
Nov-04 26786 17999 5220
May-05 46728 36436 8006
Oct-05 26743 24247 5676
Apr-06 56489 47521 6155
Oct-06 28054 22843 6265
Apr-07 59710 51447 6343
Oct-07 34681 29378 6279
Apr-08 70061 61081 6818
Oct-08 33349 34132 6966
Apr-09 75710 74157 7395
Oct-09 45029 40736 6043
Apr-10 86960 81963 6937
Oct-10 51033 55166 7273
Apr-11 71985 78645 5927
Oct-11 52891 54598 6227
Apr-12 77618 93853 8593
Oct-12 62029 61794 8388
Apr-13 92506 90936 8287
Oct-13 71686 69373 7882
Apr-14 78313 92700 9031

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 Total Academic Examination/Result 2013-14

Exam Secondary Sr. Secondary

Appeared Certified Appeared Certified

April/May 158772 92506 207924 90936

Oct./Nov. 132945 71686 166407 69373

Gender Wise Performance in April 2013 Examination

Gender Secondary Sr. Secondary

Appeared Certified % Appeared Certified %

Male 110621 64602 58.39 144561 62231 57.95

Female 48151 27904 57.95 63363 28705 45.30

Gender Wise Performance in October 2013 Examination

Gender Secondary Sr. Secondary

Appeared Certified % Appeared Certified %

Male 64349 51293 54.37 115476 48120 41.67

Female 38596 20393 52.84 50931 21253 41.73

Medium Wise Performance at Secondary Level

Medium April 2013 Exam October 2013 Exam
Appeared Certified % Appeared Certified %
HNDI 106141 62373 58.76 97471 52788 54.16
ENGLISH 39192 22317 56.94 28213 15266 54.11
MARATHI 1949 1414 72.55 1091 607 55.64
TELUGU 960 638 66.46 717 500 69.74
URDU 837 506 60.45 702 289 41.17
GUJARATI 195 106 54.36 230 160 69.57
MALAYALAM 3455 2297 66.48 1257 572 45.51
ORIYA 6043 2855 47.24 3264 1504 46.08
Total 158772 92506 58.26 132945 71686 53.92

Medium Wise Performance at Sr. Secondary Level

Medium April 2013 Exam October 2013 Exam

Appeared Certified % Appeared Certified %
HINDI 112088 46042 41.08 88999 34627 38.91
ENGLISH 94845 44457 46.87 76779 34446 44.86
URDU 867 356 41.06 568 264 46.48
BENGALI 124 81 65.32 61 36 59.02
Total 207924 90936 43.74 166407 69373 41.69

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 Region Wise Result April-2013 Examination

Secondary Sr. Secondary

Region Appeared Certified % Appeared Certified %
HYDERABAD 1532 941 61.42 6626 3063 46.23
PUNE 8804 5936 67.42 5053 2183 43.2
KOLKATA 10286 5054 49.13 16254 5217 32.1
GUWAHATI 12919 5895 45.63 10452 3899 37.3
CHANDIGARH 31219 18915 60.59 36331 15033 41.38
KOCHI 4935 3342 67.72 15166 8180 53.94
DELHI 26842 15061 56.11 55628 22277 40.05
NIOS HQ 619 457 73.83 1773 779 43.94
JAIPUR 8071 4446 55.09 4678 1508 32.24
PATNA 14022 7190 51.28 15430 8803 57.05
ALLAHABAD 4863 3845 79.07 8514 6101 71.66
BHOPAL 12471 8098 64.93 6799 3519 51.76
DEHRADUN 10693 7599 71.07 16951 6178 36.45
BHUBNESHWAR 8668 3973 45.84 1058 145 13.71
VISAKHAPATNAM 1323 944 71.35 4395 2552 58.07
BENGALURU 763 315 41.28 1820 1013 55.66
GANDHI NAGAR 742 495 66.71 996 486 48.8
TOTAL 158772 92506 58.26 207924 90936 43.74

Region Wise Result October-2013 Examination

Secondary Sr. Secondary
Region Appeared Certified % Appeared Certified %
Hyderabad 1214 844 69.52 4619 3129 67.74
Pune 3816 2000 52.41 2969 1144 38.53
Kolkata 7635 2621 34.33 14331 3996 27.88
Guwahati 11779 6250 53.06 10409 4061 39.01
Chandigarh 22731 11602 51.04 28471 12249 43.02
Kochi 1938 1046 53.97 7953 3748 47.13
Delhi 15715 6421 40.86 36688 12575 34.28
NIOS HQ 278 171 61.51 1185 413 34.85
Jaipur 20278 12172 60.03 7144 2138 29.93
Patna 11218 6578 58.64 10511 5310 50.52
Allahabad 3705 2882 77.79 8482 6117 72.12
Bhopal 11819 6654 56.30 6692 2879 43.02
Dehtadun 10648 7030 66.02 17441 6600 37.84
Bhubneswar 4884 2107 43.14 919 147 16.00
Visakhapatnam 1465 1260 86.01 3932 3017 76.73
Bengaluru 406 135 33.25 641 157 24.49
Gandhi Nagar 728 532 73.08 673 332 49.33
Raipur 860 361 41.98 770 351 45.58
Ranchi 1580 944 59.75 2249 931 41.40
Chennai 248 76 30.65 328 79 24.09
TOTAL 132945 71686 53.92 166407 69373 41.69

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 Subject Wise Pass Percentage In Secondary Certificate Examination

April/May, 2013 October/November, 2013

Subject Appeared Pass % Subject Appeared Pass %

201 HINDI 79341 66467 83.77 201 HINDI 60209 46280 61.09

202 ENGLISH 107852 75781 70.26 202 ENGLISH 75889 48153 50.72

203 BENGALI 1731 938 54.19 203 BENGALI 1247 683 35.10

204 MARATHI 2690 2382 88.55 204 MARATHI 1230 1051 73.29

205 TELUGU 927 739 79.72 205 TELUGU 845 772 61.66

206 URDU 1858 1636 88.05 206 URDU 1544 1263 59.35

207 GUJRATI 323 272 84.21 207 GUJRATI 357 327 74.32

208 KANNADA 290 247 85.17 208 KANNADA 132 107 58.47

209 SANSKRIT 4555 3354 73.63 209 SANSKRIT 4066 2795 57.26

210 PUNJABI 3863 3314 85.79 210 PUNJABI 1687 1429 64.31

228 ASSAMESE 215 128 59.53 211 MATHEMATICS 61538 42285 68.71

231 NEPALI 1503 998 66.40 212 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 60703 47431 61.58

232 MALAYALAM 2992 2497 83.46 213 SOCIAL SCIENCE 67372 43111 50.65

233 ORIYA 6316 5365 84.94 214 ECONOMICS 15102 9406 49.17

235 ARABIC 378 375 99.21 215 BUSINESS STUDIES 14632 9464 51.98

236 PERSIAN 7 3 42.86 216 HOME SCIENCE 35153 26401 62.14

237 TAMIL 275 260 94.55 219 WORD PROCESSING(ENG) 291 237 47.49

211 MATHEMATICS 72062 52317 72.60 222 PSYCHOLOGY 3948 2477 50.51

212 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 75343 57979 76.95 223 IND.CUL. & HERI. 10373 6078 47.45

213 SOCIAL SCIENCE 94871 63519 66.95 225 PAINTING 35784 37884 84.47

214 ECONOMICS 27550 18861 68.46 228 ASSAMESE 172 101 44.69

215 BUSINESS STUDIES 25044 18154 72.49 229 DATA ENTRY OPERATION 30886 31494 81.29

216 HOME SCIENCE 46908 37153 79.20 231 NEPALI 1124 660 48.10

219 WORD PROCESSING(ENG) 642 631 98.29 232 MALAYALAM 1103 917 67.23

222 PSYCHOLOGY 4523 2758 60.98 233 ORIYA 3265 2545 57.71

223 IND.CUL. & HERI. 14450 9462 65.48 235 ARABIC 162 154 50.49

225 PAINTING 30928 30290 97.94 236 PERSIAN 9 5 23.81

229 DATA ENTRY OPERATION 31306 30892 98.68 237 TAMIL 183 160 63.75

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 Table 6.11.2 Subject Wise Pass Percentage In Senior Secondary Certificate Examination

April/May, 2013 October/November, 2013

Subject Appeared Pass % Subject Appeared Pass %

301 HINDI 93648 75628 80.76 301 HINDI 62570 41998 67.12

302 ENGLISH 134836 107132 79.45 302 ENGLISH 93236 55170 59.17

303 BENGALI 2563 1787 69.72 303 BENGALI 3923 2075 52.89

304 TAMIL 121 111 91.74 304 TAMIL 80 51 63.75

306 URDU 1752 1413 80.65 306 URDU 1234 880 71.31

309 SANSKRIT 2136 1708 79.96 309 SANSKRIT 2188 1627 74.36

311 MATHEMATICS 39175 25536 65.18 311 MATHEMATICS 36336 18899 52.01

312 PHYSICS 43646 28825 66.04 312 PHYSICS 41777 21709 51.96

313 CHEMISTRY 42234 28188 66.74 313 CHEMISTRY 39930 20910 52.37

314 BIOLOGY 21696 13037 60.09 314 BIOLOGY 19771 11550 58.42

315 HISTORY 43997 30918 70.27 315 HISTORY 31069 18372 59.13

316 GEOGRAPHY 19708 11472 58.21 316 GEOGRAPHY 15446 7931 51.35

317 POL.SCIENCE 56313 37512 66.61 317 POL.SCIENCE 41597 26692 64.17

318 ECONOMICS 41112 27485 66.85 318 ECONOMICS 30663 17438 56.87

319 BUS.STUDIES/COMMERCE 32549 20955 64.38 319 BUS.STUDIES/COMMERCE 23406 13721 58.62

320 ACCOUNTANCY 22378 11646 52.04 320 ACCOUNTANCY 17444 8862 50.80

321 HOME SCIENCE 42186 28458 67.46 321 HOME SCIENCE 29952 15700 52.42

327 WORD PROCESSING(ENG) 1682 1075 63.91 327 WORD PROCESSING(ENG) 1113 489 43.94

328 PSYCHOLOGY 5007 3666 73.22 328 PSYCHOLOGY 3865 2110 54.59

330 COMPUTER SCIENCE 13009 8040 61.80 330 COMPUTER SCIENCE 11148 5967 53.53

331 SOCIOLOGY 36944 25930 70.19 331 SOCIOLOGY 26594 16045 60.33

332 PAINTING 25956 18971 73.09 332 PAINTING 25381 17728 69.85

333 ENVIRONMENTAL SCI. 4272 2288 53.56 333 ENVIRONMENTAL SCI. 5603 2930 52.29

335 MASS COMMUNICATION 4806 2724 56.68 335 MASS COMMUNICATION 3646 2142 58.75

336 DATA ENTRY OPERATION 37902 26603 70.19 336 DATA ENTRY OPERATION 32181 18318 56.92

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 Subject Wise Number Of Candidates Appeared And Pass Under On Demand Examination
(From April-2013 Till March-2014)
Secondary

Code Subject Appeared Pass %

201 HINDI 1139 440 38.63

202 ENGLISH 1485 350 23.57
209 SANSKRIT 49 8 16.33
211 MATHEMATICS 1161 162 13.95
212 SCIENCE & TECHN 970 98 10.10
213 SOCIAL SCIENCE 1290 277 21.47
214 ECONOMICS 668 82 12.28
215 BUSINESS STUDIE 728 254 34.89
216 HOME SCIENCE 1121 450 40.14
219 WORD PROCESSING 57 23 40.35
222 PSYCHOLOGY 191 35 18.32
223 IND.CUL. & HERI 363 69 19.01
225 PAINTING 694 398 57.35

Senior Secondary

Subject Appeared Pass %

301 HINDI 2524 1152 45.64
302 ENGLISH 3478 1586 45.60
311 MATHEMATICS 3244 511 15.75
312 PHYSICS 2721 378 13.89
313 CHEMISTRY 2323 347 14.94
314 BIOLOGY 1012 120 11.86
316 GEOGRAPHY 654 138 21.10
317 POL.SCIENCE 1537 310 20.17
318 ECONOMICS 2358 264 11.20
319 BUS.STUDIES/COM 2149 657 30.57
320 ACCOUNTANCY 1899 285 15.01
321 HOME SCIENCE 1844 877 47.56
328 PSYCHOLOGY 289 86 29.76
331 SOCIOLOGY 1200 421 35.08
332 PAINTING 1644 790 48.05
333 ENVIRONMENTAL S 732 93 12.70
336 DATA ENTRY OPER 752 248 32.98

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2.14 Learner Support Centre (LSC)
1. Under the NIOS Online initiatives, a Learner Support Centre (LSC) was established and made operational in
order to sort out the grievances of the learners pertaining to admission, examination, result, TMA, Identity
Cards, other related services, etc. The LSC functions on the pattern of a call centre. At present, five Learner
Support Executives respond to the queries of learners of NIOS related to entire spectrum of functioning of
NIOS.
2. LSC is user friendly, simple, convenient and efficient just with a toll free call at 1800 180 9393 by a learner.
Initially, the learners connect to the IVRS to get solutions of their queries. If they are not satisfied with
IVRS and wish to get more information, they connect to the Executive at the same number. Learners who
send their queries through email to [email protected], they are replied promptly.

LSC Call Report from April 2013 to March 2014

Query Type MONTH
April- May- June- July- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- March-
2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 2014
About NIOS 99 103 71 107 127 104 80 84 129 83 166 93
Academic 184 155 154 129 94 120 146 106 185 128 161 120
Accreditation 148 130 57 85 63 76 55 73 102 105 153 156
Admission 6817 7308 5859 7878 9622 9373 4484 3136 4747 4884 9011 8437
Certificates 992 820 2258 2690 1356 969 725 685 1543 1963 1222 987
Correction 404 358 225 352 307 336 359 305 417 313 414 425
Examination 2103 1010 2804 1881 1341 3627 1942 1116 4598 2644 3219 5900
I Cards 364 364 194 180 185 316 315 354 389 299 307 419
Miscellaneous 2252 2514 1837 1269 1028 1050 1099 1047 1301 1092 1307 1370
ODES 802 1295 984 901 1077 1154 655 858 715 728 930 794
others 467 267 250 454 292 298 281 323 366 287 249 301
PCP 23 35 16 20 18 17 36 44 71 24 29 16
Results 581 2069 2533 1334 1002 348 293 787 3044 1265 2068 463
Study Materials 1002 1151 486 556 556 1142 1903 2016 1679 644 434 492
TMA 47 95 105 76 85 29 92 103 269 558 259 113
Vocational 94 473 145 149 124 82 79 109 580 184 154 114
TOTAL 16379 18147 17978 18061 17277 19041 12544 11146 20135 15201 20083 20200
GRAND TOTAL 206192

Avg. Calls per month : 13500

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 Section III
Activities and Achievement
 Activities and Achievements during the year
3.1 NIOS Signs MOU with Pratham Education Foundation
In keeping with its mandate to reach out to disadvantaged and underprivileged learners, the National Institute
of Open Schooling (NIOS) signed an MOU with Pratham Education Foundation, New Delhi for bringing synergy
in their efforts to provide academic and skilling benefits to disadvantaged and underprivileged youth and
children.
The Pratham Education Foundation, one of the largest non-governmental organisations in India works towards
the provision of quality education to underprivileged children in India with activities in 21 states of India.
The MOU was signed by Sri. Shailendra K. Sharma, Project Director (CR), Pratham Education Foundation and
Secretary, NIOS in the presence of Chairman, NIOS & Heads of Departments.
3.2 NIOS Participates in 22nd New Delhi World Book Fair
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
participated in the 22nd New Delhi World Book Fair at
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 15-23 February, 2014.
“Literature for Children” was the focus of the Book Fair
with Poland as the guest country and participants from 25
countries aiming to promote the habit of reading.
Inaugurating the fair, the President of India, Sri. Pranab
Mukherjee said “No human society can develop in all its
dimensions if it does not produce meaningful literature
for its children and young readers. I call upon authors,
publishers and the Government to do their utmost to
promote children’s literature. I also appeal to parents and
teachers to inculcate in children the habit of reading at a
young age itself. Implanting the habit of reading in children A view of the NIOS Stall
will ensure that it becomes a skill that stands them in good
stead throughout their lives.” This year’s fair was based on the theme “Kathasagar: Celebrating Children’s
Literature” and was organised by the National Book Trust (NBT). “Reading and literature for children” was the
main focus of the fair with a special section to commemorate the birth centenary of children’s writer and
illustrator, Sri. Shankar Pillai. A specially curated exhibition “A Tale of Tales” spoke about children’s literature
in Indian languages across six categories – “Myths, Legends and Folktales”, “Story-telling tradition in India”,
“Epics and Classics Retold for Children” “Towards Freedom”, “Tales for a new nation” and “Tales Today.” Apart
from Shankar Pillai, the founder of Children’s Book Trust, the theme “Pavilion” also commemorated children’s
authors Pulak Biswas and Harikrishna Devsare.
3.3 Chennai and Dharamshala Regional Centres Inaugurated
Inauguration of Regional Centre, Chennai
A formal inauguration of the Regional centre, Chennai was held on 8th February, 2014. The function conducted
at the Regional Centre was graced by Chairman NIOS, State Coordinator for Minorities Commission and Shri E.
Mariappan - Director, Doordarshan (News). The function which was also attended by learners, parents and
coordinators began with the unveiling of the foundation stone. This was followed by an exchange of views and
experiences about open schooling in general and NIOS in particular.
Inauguration of Regional Centre, Dharamshala
The NIOS Regional Centre, Dharamshala was formally inaugurated and the foundation stone was unveiled by
the Chief Guest, Sri. Sudhir Sharma, Minister of Urban Development, Govt of Himachal Pradesh and the Guest

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of Honour, Chairman NIOS. Present on the occasion were Director (SSS), NIOS, Joint Director (SSS), NIOS, Vice-
Chancellor, HP Central University and Secretary, HP Technical Education Board. Appreciating the efforts made
by the NIOS, the Hon’ble Minister announced grant of one acre of land for setting up the Regional Centre
amidst applause from the gathering. Speaking on the ocassion, Chairman, NIOS, highlighted the role of the
NIOS in the development of the region.

3.4 NIOS Participates in an International Conference on “Literacy through Literature”

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) partnered with the Association of Writers and Illustrators for
Children (AWIC), New Delhi in an International Conference on the theme “Literacy through Literature'' from
6-8th February, 2014 at the India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. One session of the conference
focused on the meaningful contribution and achievement of NIOS for sustenance of literacy in society. The
theme of the session was “Spreading Literacy in Today’s India – Alternative Channel”.
3.5 Training Workshop on the “Development of Study Material Based on Scenario-Based Learning”
A two day Training Workshop on “Development of
Study Material Based on Scenario- Based Learning”
was organised from 3-4 January 2014 at the NIOS
headquarters, Noida. Dr. Som Naidu, Associate
Professor, Learning Transformations, Swinburne
University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
conducted the programme.

Speaking in the context of the workshop, Chairman

NIOS discussed the effectiveness of Scenario-Based
Learning as an alternative approach to developing
learning resources particularly in ODL mode. He said
that traditional mind set of only content based
material has to change. Modification of content in Training Workshop in progress
the light of defining learning outcomes and then
designing scenarios to be presented to the learners in all possible subjects is needed so as to make the
learning resources relevant and context based.

3.6 National Workshop on “Strategy Planning for implementing RPL for Informal Sector Workers”
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and National
Skill Development Agency (NSDA) organised a National Workshop
on “Strategy Planning for implementing RPL for Informal Sector
Workers” on 24th April 2014 at NIOS, NOIDA.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an important associated
function of the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF),
especially in the Indian context where majority of the workforce
has not received formal training. RPL gives an option for personal
or career development or to gain credit towards other
qualifications or learning programmes to learners who have the
skills but no certificate to prove it. It will help learners to make
Participants at the workshop
clear connections between the learning they have already
achieved and future learning.
The NIOS provides a framework to assess the competencies and skills acquired via informal learning leading to
NSQF awards as per the level of competency attained. NSDA decided to take up pilot projects in selected
sectors for RPL along with NIOS and other important stakeholders.

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3.7 Training Programme for Common Service Centres
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) entered into an agreement with Common Service Centre,
e-Governance Service India Limited on 29.08.2013 with a view to utilize the services of the Common Service
Centres as facilitation centres of NIOS. There are more
than 1,20,000 Common Service Centres across the country
and it has been envisaged by the Government of India to
have 1 Common Service Centre for every 6 villages to
provide services to its citizens using ICT. With the help of
these service centres, NIOS is of the opinion that these
Common Service Centres can act as facilitation centres for
NIOS and also promote the NIOS programmes in far-flung
areas where lack of awareness persists and outreach is
difficult.

As Service Centre Agencies are the grass root agencies for

providing services at the end level, hence, a training
programme for Service Centre Agencies of Common Service Training programme for Common Service Centres
Centre, e-Governance Services India Limited was
conducted in NIOS on 04.03.2014 to inform about the programmes and flexibilities offered by the NIOS, about
the method by which online services are made available by NIOS to its stakeholders and also how to use these
services starting from submission of registration form to the payment of examination fee etc.
3.8 Hindi Workshop
A Hindi workshop on the theme: ‘Official Language and Responsibility of Government Servants’ was held in the
Conference Room, Academic Department, NIOS on 19th March, 2014.
Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Director (Student Support Services), NIOS welcomed the participants and explained the
objectives of the workshop. While appreciating the efforts of the Student Support Services Department for the
promotion of Hindi, he emphanized on the need for expansion of this work by drawing out an annual schedule.
He also introduced Sh. Dharam Singh, Hindi Officer, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and requested him
to guide the SSS Department. The Workshop was specially organised to train the staff of SSS Department.
3.9 National Science Day Celebration
National Science Day is observed every year on 28th
February to mark the novel discovery of the Raman
Effect by the great Indian physicist Sir C.V. Raman. Its
basic objective is to spread the message of the
importance of science and its applications among the
people.
The NIOS celebrated the National Science Day on the
theme-Inculcation of Scientific Temper among Learners
of Open Schooling through Self Learning Material - on
3 rd March, 2014 at NIOS H.Q., NOIDA which was in
conjunction with the present year’s theme-Inculcation
of Scientific Temper.
The Academic Department on this occasion arranged a
lecture –”Inculcation of Scientific Temper through Open Learners participating in Science Day Competition
Schooling” by Retd. Air Vice Marshal Shri. V.M. Tiwari.
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their questioning and reasoning skills. He further said that Open Schooling is the best form of schooling where
the learners are free to learn according to their own pace and interest.
3.10 Vocational Education Department organises Video Conferencing Programme
The Vocational Education Department of NIOS organized a
one day Video conference programme on April 30th, 2014 on
the subjects of Advocacy and Collaboration for the
coordinators and instructors of Accredited Vocational
Institutes (AVIs).
In the first session, Secretary, NIOS, Director (SSS) and Deputy
Director (VED) spoke on various aspects of advocacy of
Vocational programs and the recent developments in NIOS
related to advocacy and collaboration.

3.11 NIOS Organises Meeting of Regional Directors

The 20 th meeting of the Regional Directors of National
Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) was held on 30 th June Officials of NIOS addressing coordinators of AVIs during the
and 1st July, 2014 at the NIOS Headquarters at Noida. This Video Conferencing programme
meeting was unique in the manner as its theme was decided
based on the vision of our new Prime Minister i.e.
“Achievements during last 5 years and Road Map for
next 5 years.”
The inaugural session was presided over by Sh. Y.S.K.
Seshu Kumar, Joint Secretary (A.E.) and Director
General, National Literacy Mission Authority, Ministry
of Human Resource Development, Government of
India. Before the inaugural address, he interacted with
Regional Directors to know the problems faced by them
in their region in implementing NIOS policies. While
addressing, he emphasized the need for reaching out
to learners in far flung areas and to provide quality
services.
Sri Y.S.K. Seshu Kumar, JS, MHRD, GoI 3.12 NIOS Celebrates World Environment Day
inaugurating the Meeting of RDs

In its endeavour to celebrate World Environment Day

on 5th June 2014, the NIOS embarked on a mission to
save the environment by planting saplings. The
celebration of World Environment Day spanned across
its regional Centres spread all over India.

The plantation programme was attended by MHRD

officials, Chairman, NIOS, Secretary, NIOS and Academic
Officers and other NIOS officials. The Chairman stressed
upon the importance of conserving flora and fauna for
human existence and the need to protect the
environment for a better tomorrow. He also said that
Plantation is such a beautiful way of doing our bit for a
healthier environment and better living.
Planting a Sapling at NIOS on World Environment Day

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3.13 NIOS celebrates Second Anniversary of Mukta Vidya Vani
Mukta Vidya Vani, a unique Educational Web Radio platform and a pioneering initiative of the National Institute
of Open Schooling (NIOS) for using Streaming Audio for educational purposes completed two years of its
existence since its inception on 19 July, 2012. A function was held on 22 July 2014 at the NIOS headquarters,
NOIDA to celebrate its commendable journey from an exploratory mode to an effective and popular platform
among the large and diverse groups of Open and Distance learning (ODL) learners across the globe.
3.14 NIOS organises Training Workshop for Question Paper Setters
A three day training workshop for Question Paper Setters was organized from 27th to 29th August, 2014. After
welcoming the participants, the workshop objectives and outcomes were clearly outlined by Dr. Sandhya
Kumar, Deputy Director, Capacity Building Cell (CBC), NIOS.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Kuldeep Agarwal, Director (Academic), NIOS explained the unique concept of
open schooling system. He said that open schooling offers a second chance to complete school education but
is by no means second grade or qualitatively poor. Dr. Agarwal went on to add that since there is no age limit for
the learners to enrol, these learners coming from varied backgrounds have diverse educational needs. He said
that these learners are isolated and hence need a lot of academic support that is provided in the form of
contact sessions called Personal Contact Programmes (PCPs) and continuous assessment through Tutor Marked
Assignments (TMAs).
3.15 MoU Signed Between NIOS and Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between National
Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), NOIDA and Ramakrishna Math
and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur, Dist. Howrah, West Bengal on 6th
August 2014. The MOU specified the broad framework of Academic
cooperation and collaboration between National Institute of Open
Schooling and Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission for the
purpose of promoting the education of particularly the underprivileged,
marginalized and disadvantaged section of the society along with other
general sections with focus on raising academic standards, knowledge
and skill development, vocational training, inculcation of higher values
in life, character building and personality development to become Senior officials of NIOS and Ramakrishna Math and
Ramakrishna Mission present during the
socially responsible global citizens. MoU signing ceremony

3.16 National Conference for NIOS Co-ordinators of Accredited Institutions

A two day National Conference for Coordinators of Accredited Institutions of NIOS was held on 22 & 23
November 2013 The theme of the conference was "Effective Student Support Services: Rules & Policies". NIOS
has been constantly working towards building an environment to
empower and engage its learners in the process of life-long
learning. In Open and Distance Learning Mode of education study
centres and Coordinators have an important role to play in
universalisation of school education and both help the learners
administratively and academically throughout the learning
process. The objectives of the Conference were to intereact with
the coordinators and update them about modified policies related
to Personal Contact Programme (PCP) and Tutor Marked
Assignments (TMAs) to discuss with Coordinator the problem faced
by them and to share good practices devised and implemented by
Fr. T.V. Kunnunkal, Former Chairman of NIOS the Coordinators.
addressing the conference participants
A total of eight sessions were convened in the two-day conference.
Chief Guest Fr. T.V. Kunnunkul, Former Chairman, CBSE & Founder Chairman NIOS while addressing the
participants rightly mentioned them as the "Face of the NIOS" and desired their active involvement in the
better support services. Chairman, NIOS and Director (SSS) also interected with the participants and informed
them about new initiatives taken by NIOS.

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3.17 Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
National Institute of Open Schooling
undertook Cleanliness Drive as an initiative for
‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ on 2nd October, 2014,
the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. On
the day, Hon’ble Chairman Sh. J. Alam led
everyone in taking the ‘Swachhta Shapath’
(Sanitation Pledge) at NIOS Headquarter,
NOIDA. After the pledge taking ceremony,
cleaning activities were enthusiastically
undertaken by all NIOS faculty and other staff.
The objective was to ensure cleanliness and
hygiene in the NIOS campus, and inside the
office complex. The day was highly remarkable
as the motivation and enthusiasm of all NIOS
employees was visible by their active
participation in cleanliness activities. The day
emphasized on keeping cleanliness not only
in the office premises, but realizing the
importance of cleanliness of self, home,
neighbourhood, public places etc and moving
towards realizing the vision of ‘Swachh Bharat’.

3.18 Observance of Vigilance Awareness

Week – 2014

In pursuance of Central Vigilance Commission’s

Circular No. 06/09/14 dated 30th September 2014,
Vigilance Awareness Week – 2014 was observed from
27th October to 1st November 2014 at NIOS HQ, Noida
as well as at all the Regional Centres of NIOS. The
theme of observing Vigilance Awareness Week was
“combating corruption – technology as an enabler”.

The banners in Hindi as well as in English were

displayed at prime locations of NIOS HQ, Noida as
well as at Regional Centres. As a part of Vigilance
Awareness Week, an essay writing Competition on
the topic ‘e-governance in Preventive Vigilance’ was
conducted on 29th October 2014 and the participants
who secured first, second and third position were
awarded prizes.

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 3.19 Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National
Unity Day) on 31stOctober, 2014
National Institute of Open Schooling
celebrated the Birth Anniversary of Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
(National Unity Day) on 31st October, 2014 at
NIOS NIODA. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National
Unity Day) provided an opportunity to reaffirm
the inherent strength and resilience of the
nation to withstand the actual and potential
threats to the unity, integrity and security of
country.In order to involve the learners on
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day),
learners with NIOS staff took Pledge followed
by learners’ participation in various
competitions like Jingles/Song on Unity,
Integrity, Safety and Security , Painting on
Swachh Bharat Swasth Bharat, National
Integration and Incredible India and Sports
Events.

3.20 Children’s Day Celebration as Bal Swacchta Mission 14th -19th, November 2014
National Institute of Open Schooling
celebrated Children’s Day as Bal Swacchta
Mission on 14 th , November at NIOS
Headquarter, NIODA.NIOS staff, outside
experts, tutors as well as learners at OBE,
secondary and senior secondary level
participated in the programme. In order
to involve the learners in Bal Swacchta
Mission, an Interaction between NIOS
Learners and Academic Officers in Groups
on ‘Importance of Cleanliness in Life’,
Poster/Painting, Elocution/Speech
Competitions on the Themes Clean
School/AIs/Surroundings/Play Area, Clean
Food, Clean Self, Clean Drinking Water and
Clean Toilets held. Besides this, Sports
Events were also organized. The objective
was to sensitize and involve learners in
different aspects of hygiene and safe
sanitation. The day was celebrated at
Regional Centres and AIs of NIOS also.

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 Toppers in October-2013 Examination-Secondary

Enrolment No : 090035122504
Name : Ayana K.P.
Father Name : Pradeep Kumar KP
Marks Obtained : 470
% : 94
State : Kerala

Enrolment No : 210022122507
Name : Rajesh Kumar Sahu
Father Name : Amar Nath Sahu
Marks Obtained : 454
% : 90.80
State : Uttar Pradesh

Toppers in October-2013 Examination-Senior Secondary

Enrolment No : 010124123501
Name : Pankaj Gutpa
Father Name : Ramashisha Gupta
Marks Obtained : 455
% : 91
State : Andhra Pradesh

Enrolment No : 290036123562
Name : Sharda Bai
Father Name : Kaviraj Yadaw
Marks Obtained : 444
% : 88.80
State : Chhattisgarh

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 Toppers in April -2014 Examination-Secondary

Enrolment No : 090051132003
Name : Aswathi T P
Father Name : Prakasan
Marks Obtained : 458
% : 91.60
State : KERALA

Enrolment No : 260173132010
Name : Siddharth Singh
Father Name : Santosh Singh
Marks Obtained : 457
% : 91.40
State : Jharkhand

Toppers in April-2014 Examination-Senior Secondary

Enrolment No : 090015133247
Name : Sreelatha R
Father Name : Rajagopalan S
Marks Obtained : 462
% : 92.40
State : Kerla

Enrolment No : 030250133202
Name : Shubhanil Krishna
Father Name : Anil Kumar
Marks Obtained : 453
% : 90.60
State : Bihar

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 Popular Successful NIOS Alumni
MC Mary Kom
Enrolment No : 12000143210

Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, is an Indian boxer belonging to north-eastern

state of Manipur. She has completed her Schooling from National Institute of
Open Schooling (NIOS)

She is a five-time World Boxing champion, and the only woman boxer to have
won a medal in each one of the six world championships. She is the only Indian
woman boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics, competing in the
flyweight (51kg) category and winning the bronze medal.

Kavya Madhavan
Enrolment No. 090008103065

Kavya Madhavan is a highly acclaimed actress in the Malayalam film world.

Like many others, she too nurtured a dream of acquiring a college degree.
Motivated to join the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), Kavya
Madhavan completed her Senior Secondary Examination.Thanks to the Open
Schooling system, Kavya Madhavan has now registered for B.Com in M.G.
University, Kottayam, Kerala.

Varun Thakkar
Enrolment No: 190017103044

Chennai based Varun Thakkar participated in the 15th Asian Sailing Championship
held at Langkawi, Malaysia recently. Varun put up an impressive performance and
won the Bronze

Varun attributes his success to the flexibility offered by the NIOS system which
enabled him to continue studies, while also being able to pursue his passion for
sport of sailing. He is thankful to NIOS for making it possible for him to complete
his Secondary and Sr. Secondary from NIOS.

Amanjyot Singh
Amanjyot Singh, Ranked No. 1 junior in India in the U-15 to U-18 age groups Won
Junior Open Golf Championship (2006) in Liverpool, England (Silver Division). He
finished 4th in the 2007 and 2008 Asian Junior Team Championships in Malaysia
and placed 4th in the 2007 Asia Pacific Junior Championship in Hong Kong. Won
2008 Indian Amateur Championship.

Only golfer in India who has been ranked No. 1 in all age groups (10, 13, 15 and 18).

Amanjyot Singh could complete his Secondary and Sr. Secondary from NIOS while
playing his International Golf Championship due to the flexible time schedule of
On Demand Examination.

He was also awarded Best child of the Year Award

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L. Athira Krishna
Enrolment No. A01431799
An internationally acclaimed prodigy violinist, L. Athira Krishna has an enviable
musical lineage as the granddaughter of the illustrious Vidwan Sri. Gopala Pillai and
the daughter of the noted Veena player Sangitha Vidwan Sri. K.C.Krishna Pillai.
Performing across the globe as a Carnatic Violin Soloist from the age of 9, Athira is
the proud recipient of many coveted recognitions including the prestigious Guinness
World Record for her unique 32 hour long non-stop Carnatic Violin Solo Concert.
The flexible NIOS Scheme enabled Athira to complete her school education. She
has completed the NIOS Senior Secondary. She is presently pursuing MBA.

Jithin Jose
Enrolment No.: 09001533003
Jithin Jose had to drop out of school when he was in class II as he was suffering from
haemophilia.

When he was about sixteen years old, his parents learnt about the NIOS and got
him registered for the foundation course. This enabled him to start his second
innings as a student. Due to the flexibility of the NIOS system, Jithin could choose
non-science subjects along with Maths and English, when he further enrolled for
the Secondary Course. He found that the books were self-explanatory and prepared
in a simple language. At the age of nineteen, he passed his secondary exams in 2003
with 72% marks. He further enrolled for the NIOS Senior Secondary Course and
passed in 2005 with 81% marks. Later he cleared CA exams with 41st rank at the All
India level.

He acknowledges that the NIOS led him from ignorance to knowledge, by initiating
him into the world of studies. He feels extremely proud to be an NIOS Product.

Dr. Prabhleen Singh

A doctor by profession, Dr. Prabhleen Singh is a successful NIOS learner who is

presently preparing for the MD/MS entrance exams. Sharing his experiences at a
seminar recently held by the NIOS, he said that he had benefitted immensely from
the system of open schooling. He enrolled for the Senior Secondary course of the
NIOS to enable him to pursue education in a flexible manner. Dr. Singh is also a
published author. His first work, “And The Mirror Kissed Back” was published in 2008
by Cinnamon Teal Press, Goa.

Ishant Gandhi
Enrolment No. 27012962269
Ishant Gandhi passed the Secondary examination from the NIOS in 2007 and has
appeared for the April/May 2010 Senior Secondary examinations.
Belonging to a family of artistes, Ishant started acting at the age of eight. Although
he attended a regular school upto class IX, he found it difficult to cope up with
formal schooling along with his schedule as an actor. The NIOS which offers the
option of flexible education enabled him to enroll and pass the Secondary
examination.

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 Our Milestones
1. NIOS WINS National Award for e-Governance 2008-09 Silver icon for Excellence in Government
Process Re-engineering, Instituted by Government of India Department of Administrative Reforms
and Public Grievances & Department of Information Technology.

2. NIOS receives NCPEDP MPHASIS UNIVERSAL DESIGN AWARDS 2012

National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has been awarded the

NCPEDP - MPHASIS UNIVERSAL DESIGN AWARDS 2012 instituted by National Centre for
Promotion of Employment for Disabled People. The award was given by Sh. Mukul Wasnik,
Hon’ble Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India on 14th August, 2012.
NIOS has been selected for its remarkable work done for the learners with disabilities
through ICT by making its web portal www.nios.ac.in completely accessible for such learners.

3. The Manthan Award South Asia & Asia Pacific 2012 to recognize the best ICT practices
in e-Content and Creativity instituted by Digital Empowerment Foundation in
partnership with World Summit Award, Department of Information Technology, Govt.
of India, and various other stakeholders like civil society members, media and
other similar organisations engaged in promoting digital content inclusiveness in
the whole of South Asian & Asia Pacific nation states for development. The award
was conferred during 9th Manthan Award Gala South Asia & Asia Pacific 2012 at
India Habitat Centre on 1st Dec. 2012

4. Web Ratna Awards 2012 Platinum Icon under Outstanding Web Content for
Acknowledging exemplary initiatives/practices in the realm of e-Governance for
dissemination of information & services instituted by Department of Information
Technology, Ministry of Communications & IT (MC&IT) and National Informatic
Centre (NIC), Government of India. The award has been conferred by Hon’ble Minister
of Communications and Information Technology Shri Kapil Sibal on 10th December
2012 at Dr. D.S Kothari Auditorium, DRDO Bhawan, Dalhousie Road, New Delhi.

5. TOI Social Impact Award 2012: NIOS has been selected as winner of the Social
Impact Award 2012 instituted by Times of India in partnership with J P Morgan The
Award is given in the recognition of magnificent work done by an individual or
groups or institutions making an impact in the society in various segment including
Education. NIOS feels honoured to accept the award.

The award was conferred on 28th January 2013 at a function in presence of President of
India and high level dignitaries.

6. National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, 2012 for the category
“ Best Accessible Website” instituted by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

The awards was conferred by the Hon’ble President of India at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
on 6th February 2013

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NIOS : A Profile
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
Telephone Numbers, Fax and E-mails of the Departments

Director Director Director

(Academic) (Vocational Education) (Student Support Serivces)
Phone : 0120-4089899 Phone : 0120-4089832 Phone :0120-4089858
Fax : 0120-4626902 Fax : 0120-4089819 Fax : 0120-4089858
E-mail : [email protected] E-mail :[email protected] E-mail : [email protected]

Director & CVO

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(Evaluation) Secretary
Phone : 0120-4089893 Phone : 0120-4089809
Fax : 0120-4089850 Fax : 0120-2403172
E-mail : [email protected] E-mail :[email protected]

Chairman
Phone: 0120-4089802
Fax : 0120-2403174
E-mail: [email protected]

National Institute of Open Schooling

A-24-25, Institutional Area,
Sector - 62, NOIDA
District Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh - 201 309
Phone No. : 0120-4089800
Toll Free No.: 1800 180 9393
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Regional Centres of NIOS

Name of the Region Address of the Regional Centre Jurisdiction

ALLAHABAD National Institute of Open Schooling

Regional Centre Uttar Pradesh
19/17, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Kachahari Road
Allahabad - 211002 (Uttar Pradesh)
Ph.: (O) 0532-2548154 (Fax) 0532-2548149
e-mail: [email protected]
BENGALURU National Institute of Open Schooling
Regional Centre Karnataka
Office of the Director (Vocational Education)
3rd Floor, PUE Bhawan, 18th Cross
Sampige Road, Malleswaram,
Bangluru - 560012, Karnataka
Ph.: 23464223 Fax: 23464222
Email: [email protected]

BHOPAL National Institute of Open Schooling

Regional Centre Madhya Pradesh
Manas Bhawan, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal - 462002 (M.P.)
Ph.: 0755-2661842, 2660331 Fax : 0755-2661842
e-mail: [email protected]
BHUBANESHWAR National Institute of Open Schooling
Regional Centre Odisha
ELTI Campus Maitrivihar, Chandrashekhar Pur,
Bhubaneswar - 751023
Ph. no. 0674-2302688
Email.: [email protected]

CHANDIGARH National Institute of Open Schooling

Regional Centre Haryana (Excluding gurgaon, Faridabad
YMCA Complex, Sector-11C, Chandigarh-160 001 & Jhajjar) Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir
Ph.:(O) 0172-2744915, 3950979 Fax : 0172-2744952 and Chandigarh
e-mail: [email protected]

CHENNAI National Institute of Open Schooling

Regional Centre Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Govt. Model Higher Secondary School,
Triplicane,, Chennai
Ph. no. 044-28445565
e-mail: [email protected]
DEHRADUN National Institute of Open Schooling
Regional Centre Uttrakhand, Meerut, Bagpat
69/106, Niranjanpur, Opp. ITI Dehradun Saharanpur , Muzaffar Nagar, Moradabad
Dehradun - 248001 and J.P. Nagar (Amroha) districts of U.P.
Ph.: (O) 0135-2629166, 2623929; Fax : 0135-2629166
e-mail: [email protected]
DELHI National Institute of Open Schooling NCT of Delhi and bordering Distts. of
Regional Centre NCT in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana comprising
A-31, Institutional Area, NH-24, of Distts. of Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida
Sector-62, NOIDA- 201309 and Greater Noida), Ghaziabad, Gurgaon
Distt. - Gautam Buddha Nagar (U.P.) Faridabad and Jhajjar.
Ph: (O) 0120-2404914-15, Fax : 0120-2404916
e-mail: [email protected]
DHARAMSHALA National Institute of Open Schooling Himachal Pradesh
Regional Centre
2nd Floor, Chamunda Complex, (Near Income tax Office)
Dari Road, Dharamshala, Distt. Kangra,
Himachal Pradesh-176057 Ph. (O) 001892-222251
e-mail: [email protected]
GANDHI NAGAR National Institute of Open Schooling
Regional Centre Gujarat
Multi Storied Building, D Wing, 7th Floor,
Sector-11, Near Pathikaashram,
Gandhinagar-3820011
Ph.: 079-23220410, Fax: 079-23220411
Email: [email protected]

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GUWAHATI National Institute of Open Schooling

Regional Centre Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh,
Building of Assam Publication Board, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya,
(Near Assam Board of Secondary Education) Mizoram and Tripura
Ist Floor, Bamunimaidan, Guwahati-781021 (Assam)
Ph. (O): 0361-2650541, 2651201 (Fax) 0361-2650542
e-mail: [email protected]

HYDERABAD National Institute of Open Schooling

Regional Centre Telangana
House No. 17-26, Sree Nagar Colony, Rd. No. 5
Dilsukh Nagar, Hyderabad - 500039, Andhra Pradesh
Ph.: (O) 040-24162859, Fax : 040-24060712

VISAKAPATNAM National Institute of Open Schooling

Regional Centre Andhra Pradesh
Sub-Regional Centre - Vishakhapatnam
5th Floor, B Block, VUDA Complex,
Siripuram, Visakapatanam, Andhra Pradesh
Ph.: 0891-2564584,
E-mail : [email protected]

JAIPUR National Institute of Open Schooling Rajasthan

Regional Centre
D-11-12 Roop Vihar Colony, Mohan Marg,
Opp. Karoli Garden, New Sangamer Road,
Sodala, Jaipur ( Rajasthan) – 302019
Ph.: (O) 0141-2292818, 2290057 Fax.: 0141-2292819
e-mail: [email protected]

KOCHI National Institute of Open Schooling Kerala

Regional Centre
6th Floor, Kerala State Housing Board Building,
Panampilly Nagar, Kochi-682036
Ph.: 0484-2310032, 4035540 (T/F) 0484-2310033
e-mail: [email protected]

KOLKATA National Institute of Open Schooling

Regional Centre Sikkim, West Bengal and
10/1/H, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata-700 027 (W.B.) Andaman and Nicobar Island
Ph.: (O) 033-24797714, Fax : 033-24797707
e-mail: [email protected]

PATNA National Institute of Open Schooling Bihar

Regional Centre
Lalit Bhawan, Ground Floor, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg,
Bailey Road, Patna - 800001 (Bihar)
Ph.: (O) 0612-2545051, 0612-2545470
e-mail: [email protected]
SUB-CENTRE
DARBHANGA Moh- Khan Chowk
Near Main Khan Chowk
PO Lal Bagh
Distt. Darbhanga-846004
Phone : 0627-2250628

PUNE National Institute of Open Schooling

Regional Centre Maharashtra, Goa
C/o Indian Institute of Education Campus, and Daman & Diu
128/2 JP Naik Road, Sriniketan Society, (Near Solaris Club)
Kothrud, Pune-411029 (Maharashtra)
Ph. (O) 020-25444667, 25439763 (Fax) 020-25444667
e-mail: [email protected]

RANCHI National Institute of Open Schooling Jharkhand

Regional Centre
Schooling, Hostel Premises,
Amar shahid Thakur Vishavanath
Shahdev Zila School, Zill School Parishad, Ranchi
e-mail: [email protected]

RAIPUR National Institute of Open Schooling

Regional Centre Chhatisgarh
B.T.I Ground, DIET Campus, Shankar Nagar
Ph: (O) 0771-2442147, 2442167
Raipur-492001, Chhatisgarh
e-mail: [email protected]

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 Annexure-III
State Open Schools
S. No. Address S. No. Address

Haryana Punjab
01. Board of School Education Haryana 06. Punjab School Education Board
Haryana Open School Vidya Bhawan, Phase-8
Hansi Road, Bhiwani, Pin-127021 SAS Nagar, Sector-62, Mohali-160069
Email – [email protected] Email – [email protected]
Tel – 01664-243336, 243525, 254600 Tel – 0172-3047130, 131
Fax – 01664-241611 Fax – 0172-3047119
Madhya Pradesh (M) 09876185729

02. M. P. State Open School Andhra Pradesh

Madhyamik Shiksha Mandal Parisar
Shivaji Nagar 07. Andhra Pradesh Open School Society
Bhopal – 462011 SCERT Campus
Email- [email protected] Opp. Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium
Tel – 0755-2671066,2553546 Hyderabad -500001 (AP)
Fax – 0755-2552106 Email – [email protected]
(M) – 09479595705 Tel – 040-23299568, 08008403539
Fax – 040-23299568
West Bengal
Rajasthan
03. The West Bengal Council of Rabindra Open 08. Rajasthan State Open School,
Schooling Dr. S. Radhakrishan Shiksha Sankul
(West Bengal State Open School) 1st Floor, Block 5th, J.L.N. Marg
Bikash Bhavan Jaipur- 302017
(2nd Floor, East Block) Email – [email protected]
Bidhannagar, Kolkata-700091 Tel No.– 0141-2708836
(T) – 033-23597711(T/F) – 033-23345199 Fax – 0141-2709025
Karnataka (M) 09414012366
04. JSS Karnataka Open School Kerala
JSS Mahavidyapeeth 09. Kerala State Open School,
Shivarathrishwara Nagar Vidhya Bhawan, Poojapura,
Mysore-570015, Karanataka Thiruvanathpuram-6905012, Kerala
Tel – 0821-2548269 E-mail – [email protected]
Fax – 0821-2548359, (M) - 09686677239 Tel – 0471-2348581, 2342950, 2342369
Tamil Nadu Fax – 0471-2341869
(M) - 09946489766
05. Tamil Nadu State Open School
Directorate of Teacher Education Jammu & Kashmir
Research and Training,
10. Jammu & Kashmir State Open School
DPI Campus College Road
Board of School Education, J & K
Chennai-600006, Tamil Nadu
Bemina By Pass, Srinagar, J & K 190010
Email – [email protected]
Tel – 0194-2494522, 0194-2494948
Tel.– 044-28278742 Fax – 044-28211392
Fax – 0194-2494540
(M) - 07373003600
(M) 09419026230

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S. No. Address S. No. Address

Assam Gujarat
11. Assam Higher Secondary Education Council & 15. Gujarat State Open School
Assam State Open School, Bamuni Maidan
C/o Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary
Guwahati 781021 (Assam)
Emil: [email protected], [email protected] Education Board, Sector–10 B, Near Old
Tel – 0361-2551565, 2551564, 2658104 Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar - 382010
Fax – 0361-2550844, (M) 09707015825 (Off)- 079-23253829
(F)- 079-23253828
Chhattisgarh
(M)- 09909970295
12. Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education and Email- [email protected]
State Open School,
Pension Bara, Himachal Pradesh
Raipur–492001
Tel – 0771-4221050 Fax -0771-2429385 16. Himachal Pradesh State Open School
(M)- 09425521805 C/o H.P. Board Of School Education
Gayana Lok Parisar, Civil Lines, Dharamsala,
Delhi
Kangra (H.P.) 176700
13. Patrachar Vidyalaya (Off) – 01892-222373
Delhi State Open School, BL Block, Shalimar (M) 09816617771
Bagh Delhi 110088 [email protected]
Email – [email protected]
Tel – 011-27497422, 27497521
Bihar
(M) 9910890661
17. Bihar Board of Open schooling and Examination
Uttar Pradesh
Chanakya National Law University Campus,Nyay
14. U.P. Board of High School & Nagar, Mithapur,Patna-800001
Intermediate Education (O) 0612-2355668, 0612- 2355662
Allahabad – 211002 (U. P.) (M) 9431622579
(T) 0532-2623182, 2622767 Email ID - [email protected]
(F) 0532-2623182

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