Prospectus - The National Institute of Open Schooling

Contents
1. NIOS – A Schooling System 1-4
with a Difference
1.1 Features and Flexibilities in NIOS 1
1.2 Programmes, Courses and Pathways 2
1.3 Scheme of Studies 3
1.4 Combination of Vocational and 4
Academic Subjects
2. Admission 5-12
2.1 Procedure for Online Admission 5
2.1.1 On-line Admission for all learners 5
(Stream 1)
2.1.2 On-line Admission for learners wanting to 5
appear in Oct.-Nov. 2011 examinations (Stream 2)
2.1.3 On-line admission for learners wanting to 5
appear in ODES of NIOS for Secondary Level
(Stream 3)
2.1.4 On-line admission for learners wanting to 6
appear in ODES of NIOS for Sr. Secondary
Level (Stream 4)
2.2 Procedure for On-line Admission directly by learners 6
2.3 Procedure for On-line Admission through AI/FC 6
2.4 Entry Requirements 7
2.5 Re-admission for Ex-NIOS students 8
2.6 Transfer of Credit (TOC) 8
2.7 Dual Enrolment and Part Admission 9
2.8 Fee Structure for Admission 9
2.9 Confirmation of Admission 11
2.10 Other Facilities after Admission 11
2.11 About your AI/Study Centre 12
3. Instructional Process at NIOS 13-14
3.1 Self Instructional Material 13
3.2 Personal Contact Programmes (PCPs) 13
3.3 Audio and Video Programmes 13
3.4 Tutor Marked Assignments 14
3.5 For Online Admissions under 14
Stream 2, 3 and 4
4. Evaluation System 15-21
4.1 Public Examinations 15
4.2 On Demand Examination System (ODES) 17
4.3 Credit Accumulation 17
4.4 Improvement of Performance 18
4.5 Issue of Marksheet and Certificate 18
4.6 Certification Criteria 19
4.7 Scheme of Examinations 19
4.8 Re-checking of Answer Script 20
4.8.1 Re-evaluation of Answer Script at
Senior Secondary level 20
4.9 Unfair Means 20
4.10 Standard of Education and Recognition 20
4.11 Procedure for Correction in the Admission records 20
4.12 Awards and Scholarships for NIOS Learners 21
5. Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) 22-23
6. General and Specific Relaxations 24-26
(Disability wise) during
NIOS Examinations
6.1 Different Types of Relaxations 24
6.2 Provisions of Amanuensis 24
6.2.1 Cases of Providing Amanunsis 24
6.2.2 Eligibility to be an Amanuensis 24
6.2.3 Fee for Amanuensis 25
6.3 Disability-wise Relaxations 25
6.3.1 Locomotor/Orthopedic Disabilities 25
6.3.2 Visually Impaired Candidates 25
6.3.3 Hearing Impaired Candidates 25
6.3.4 Multiple Disability/Cerebral Palsy 25
6.3.5 Mentally Retarded Children 26
6.3.6 Leprosy-Cured Candidates 26
Appendices
Appendix A : List of Boards Recognizing NIOS 27
Examinations & Certification
Appendix B : List of Universities/Institutions 28
Recognising NIOS Examinations &
Certification
Appendix C : List of Recognised and non-recognised 31
Boards of Sec.and Sr. Sec. Education
Appendix D : List of Regional Centres of NIOS 32
Appendix E : Copy of the letter from MHRD 33
recognising OBE Programmes of NIOS
Appendix F : Copy of resolution of MHRD vesting 34
authority of examination and
certification to NIOS
Appendix G : Copy of the Circular issued by the 35
Association of Indian Universities
regarding equivalence of NIOS
courses
Appendix H : List of Accredited Institutions of 36
NIOS for Academic Courses
Appendix I : List of Accredited Institutions of 127
NIOS for Regional Mediums
Appendix J : Instructions for Filling up the 138
application form for admission 2011-12
Form of Registration for Secondary/
Senior Secondary Examinations of NIOS
Provisional Admission Letter-cum-Receipt for 2011
Application Form for Admission 2011-12 in
Secondary and Senior Secondary Courses
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