The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is a national board that offers distance and open learning in India. It is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Human Resource Development. The NIOS offers courses from class 10th to 12th. It also offers vocational life enrichment and community outreach programs.
Admission to the NIOS is open throughout the year. However, there are certain deadlines that need to be met for appearing in the public examinations.
Nios admission is open for students who wish to continue their studies from Classes 10th and 12th. The minimum age limit for admission in class 10th is 14 years and for class 12th it is 16 years. Admission to NIOS can be done both offline and online. The documents required for admission are Birth Certificate Address Proof Passport Size Photographs and a Previous Class Marksheet. The duration of the course is 3 years for class 10th and 2 years for class 12th.
Nios admission is the process of enrolling in the National Institute of Open Schooling an Indian distance education institution. After completing 10th grade or its equivalent students may register for the NIOS General or Senior Secondary Examination. The admission process generally includes an application fee and an entrance exam.
Nios admission details will vary depending on the course you are interested in and the school you choose to attend. However in general most schools require that you have a high school diploma or equivalent and some also require that you take an entrance exam. Once you have been admitted to a school you will be required to complete an online application and submit your transcripts.
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) offers admission to various programs twice a year generally in the months of April and October. The minimum age for admission to most of the programs is 14 years. For senior secondary programs, the minimum age is 15 years. Admission to vocational and life enrichment courses is open to all irrespective of age. Admission forms are available at the NIOS website www.nios.ac.in as well as from the Study Centres/Accredited Institutions of NIOS. The completed admission form along with prescribed fees should be submitted at the Study Centre/AI nearest to the place of residence