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and MIS reports are generated for use of NIOS faculty and Staff.
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.
Library Management
The Library of NIOS is fully computerised and is presently using the Integrated
Library Management Software.
Administration and Accounts
The Accounts Unit is fully computerised by using the integrated software
package. The Computer Unit has computerised the salary accounts. The
individual Pay-Slips, Bank Statements and the related reports are generated.
The annual Income Tax and GPF statements are also computerised.
On-Demand Examination System (ODES)
Presently the ODES is operational at NIOS Headquarters, NOIDA and at the
Regional Centre, Pune. The ODE Centres are proposed to be opened in other
Regional Centres of NIOS also in the next phase after installation of necessary
infrastructure.
With success of On Demand Examination System at Secondary level, it was
started at Sr. Secondary level also during 2007 with six Subjects, namely,
Hindi , Mathematics, Physics, Business Studies, Home Science and Political
Science. Some other subjects will be included in due course.
Other ICT Initiatives
Connectivity with Regional Centres under Wide Area Network
NIOS is providing connectivity with all the Regional Centres using Wide Area
Network (WAN) technology which helps in sharing information between the
different Regional Centres and the Head Office of NIOS.
E-Learning through Virtual Classroom
NIOS has envisaged providing to the learners the facility of Education through
Virtual Classroom.
On-line Applications for Accreditation
NIOS is in the process of developing on-line application for Accreditation of
Study Centres. This will be a milestone in the direction of E-governance venture.
As it will enhance accuracy of the information related to accreditation of
institutions as the study centres of NIOS. Besides ensuring transparency,