Monday, August 25, 2008

NIOS - National Institute of Open Schooling

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is an autonomous organization that was established by the Government of India in November 1989. NIOS follows a student-centred method of teaching through Open and Distance mode.It offers a wide range of subjects in comparison to any other formal school. The learners are free to choose subject combination based on their needs. The students study at their own pace from specially designed self-instructional materials. This learning is supplemented by audio-video and face to face contact classes which are held at the study centres on holidays and weekends. The students have freedom to appear in examination in their subjects one by one as per their preparation. The registration is valid for five years.


Courses offered by NIOS

Open Basic Education Programme, Which includes OBE A, B, and C levels
Secondary Course-Equivalent to class X
Sr. Secondary Course-Equivalent to class XII
Vocational Education Courses
Life Enrichment Programmes


Source: wikipedia.org

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