Get Ahead with NIOS: Meaning, Benefits and More

National Institute of Open Schooling is a recognised board of India and a learning institution. It is run by National Open School under the Ministry of Human Resource Development Of Government of India.

To learn more about how NIOS for special child supports unique learning needs, check out the detailed guide.

If you come under any of the below mentioned categories, then you can also join NIOS for your studies:

• Students who are specially abled and face problems in attending regular classes.
• Students who are working for some reason and cannot attend regular classes.
• Students who are home schooled throughout their life.
• Students who want to add some additional skills.
• Students who are economically underprivileged

Programs that are offered in NIOS

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 14+ years age group, adolescents and adults at A, B and C levels that are equivalent to classes III, V and VIII of the formal school system.
• Secondary Education Course
• Senior Secondary Education Course
• Vocational Education Courses/Programmes
• Life Enrichment Programmes

Benefits of NIOS

1. Inclusive Education: NIOS provides inclusive education to students irrespective of their special abilities, socio-economic status etc.

2. Self-Paced Education: It provides self-paced education to all. You can learn at any time and anywhere you want so that there is no hurry.

3. Universal Education: It provides universal education because it is a recognized board of education. The board is accepted in different countries also.

4. Job Oriented Education: It enables you to get a job immediately after the completion of a particular course.

NIOS virtual open school

NIOS has recently started virtual learning in which a student can take online classes at the comfort of their home. It also provides study material, live classes, projects, assignments etc online.

Subjects offered

There are as many subjects as in a regular school in NIOS. Here's the list:

• More than 20 languages
• Mathematics
• Environmental Studies
• Basic Computer Skills
• Social Science
• Science
• Vocational Subjects

Eligibility for admission in NIOS

1. Secondary: A student can apply for secondary education if he or she is of 14 years of age or above.

2. Senior Secondary: A student can apply for the senior secondary program if he or she is of 15 years of age or more.

Conclusion

So, that was all about the National Institute of Open Schooling.

Whether you are specially abled or could not attend the regular school for some reason, you can consider this institute for your learning.

There is nothing that a regular school offers and NIOS does not.

Learn more about NIOS curriculum in 21K School here.