National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)

In the list of best universities of India, we the Correspondence – Education includes the review and details of NIOS (The National Institute of Open Schooling) for the benefits of students to avail better distance education program from it.

Establishment of NIOS

The NIOS was earlier known as the National Open School which was established in order to cater the needs of the learners who are under the pre-degree level. It was established by the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) in 1979 as one among its project with various flexibilities. However, the project was later upgraded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development of India in 1989 as NOS (National Open School).

In the July month of the year 2002, the Human Resource Development Ministry made some amendation by including nomenclature and promoted the NOS into NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling).

Recognitions of NIOS

The NIOS was established in order to promote the open schooling in national and also in global level and to strengthen the distance education learning through the activities of Research & Development. The NIOS is an evolution among the learning society by which the entire society can attain its equity and justice.

International collaboration and overseas centers of NIOS

• It collaborates with COL (Commonwealth of Learning) and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
• It also have study centers across many nations of the world like USA, UAE, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, UK and so.

The NIOS enjoys the pride being the largest open schooling system of the world with more than 350,000 students enrolls on yearly basis.

NIOS 10TH STANDARD
NIOS 10th standard Duration	This course of National Institute of open schooling is for one year. Those who are unable to pursue their studies after 10th can make use of this unique Study plan of NIOS.
Eligibility for NIOS 10th standard admission	The Candidate should have completed 15 years of age.
Required documents for NIOS 10th standard admission	Transfer Certificate 2 set of photo copy 10 passport size photographs Address proof and ID proof

NIOS 12TH STANDARD
NIOS 12th standard Duration	This course of National Institution of open schooling is for one year. Those who are unable to pursue their studies after 10th can make use of this unique Study plan of NIOS.
NIOS 12th standard Combinations	Arts / Commerce / Science
NIOS 12th standard Eligibility	Candidates should have completed SSLC / 10th from any recognized board. The Candidate should have completed 17 years of age.
Required documents for NIOS 12th standard admission	SSLC Marks Sheet and Transfer Certificate 2 set of photo copy 10 passport size photographs Address proof and ID proof