Know your NIOS-National Institute of Open Schooling

National Institute of Open Schooling– NIOS is the third-largest board after CBSE & ICSE. The board is 100% genuine and authentic. The board is well recognized by Ministry of HRD, govt. of India.

This is 100%, open board. Open board means a student does not get regular classes as in regular board. However weekly classes are available for the students via different study centres across the nation.

Aim of the Open Board

National Institute of open schooling was founded on 3rd November 1989 and its headquarter is in Noida currently. Before 2002 it was “National Open School” after 2002 it was renamed to National Institute of Open Schooling.

This board is an Initiative of MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development) of Union Government of India, with an aim to provide education to all with more flexibility. Open board allows students to study from home if they are unable to attend regular classes due to other obligations.

The students who are deprived of basic education up to Sr. Secondary are the prime focus for the board. NIOS provides following flexibilities which make this open board more worthy:-

• Two exams in a year: April & October
• On-Demand Exams (ODE): Every Alternate month
• Online learning materials
• Weekly classes: Saturday & Sunday
• Video lectures
• Tutorials via dedicated TV channels etc.

Courses available at National Institute of Open Schooling.

Let’s take a quick look at the available courses of NIOS. Apart from a few vocational courses, National Open Board offers three major courses. it has a comparably economical fees structure.

FAQ Related to NIOS:

Find the answers of Most Frequently Asked Questions about National Institute of Open Schooling.

Q. Which board follows Nios?

Ans. National Institute of Open Schooling is a Government of India initiative. Ministry of Human Resource and Development handle and monitor this board. This is fully government recognised open board for secondary & Sr. Secondary education.

Q. Is NIOS Degree Valid?

Ans. Yes Absolutely! National Institute of Open Schooling is under control of Center Government. It is a National Open board. Qualification or degree is 100% valid. The board was established by Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Q. Is Nios tougher than CBSE?

Ans. No’ this is neither tougher nor difficult than CBSE. You just need to focus on the study and you will get success. NIOS provides you support with study material, weekly classes and online video lectures and learning stuff.

Q. Can I do 12th again from Nios?

Ans. Yes! even if you are pass from other board and want to appear for 12th (Sr. Secondary) again, you may do so. Even you fail in any other board in Mar/April session, you can immediately apply and appear for NIOS October session exam. Also, you have the facility of On-Demand Examination here.

Q. Is NIOS Valid for Government Jobs?

Ans. A government job notification says that “Applicant who have 10th or 12th from Recognised board, can apply for the post”. And this is recognized, board. So, of course, this is valid for Government Jobs.

Q. Does University/Colleges accepts NIOS Marksheet?

Ans. A circular with notifying every University/College in India has been sent by the board. All Indian Universities and Colleges Accept open board mark-sheet for further education.

Q. Can I apply for MBBS after Open Board? Is NIOS valid for MBBS?

Ans. YES! MBBS applicants, need to clear NEET. And in a recent verdict, Delhi High Court allows NIOS Students who have not gone under classroom training to appear for NEET exams. NIOS qualification is valid and student can appear for NEET. If you clear the NEET (UG) Exam you can join MBBS.

Q. What is the passing marks out of 100 in Nios?

Ans. You must score a minimum of 33% out of 100 marks. In 10th class, you should clear all 6 subjects however 12th class students need to clear minimum 5 subjects with 33% marks, and if one is failed in any 6th subject then also eligible for pass certification.

Q. Is NIOS Exam easy or difficult?

Ans. NIOS is the most flexible board in terms of chances. You get a maximum of 9 attempts to clear your exams. For more details, you should read NIOS Exam patterns & Previous questions

Q. What NIOS Passing Percentage?

Ans. Below is the chart of the recent result percentage of the board.

Q. Which is better Nios or CBSE?

Ans. Both are government recognised board and both are Valid. Check CBSE vs NIOS for more details.

Q. Is NIOS Valid for Overseas Education?

Ans. Well’ the board is very much recognised by MHRD- Ministry of Human Resource Development of Government of India, hence the qualification will be accepted by overseas education institutions as well.

Q. Is NIOS Valid in Dubai for Jobs & Education?

Ans. YES! this is a government-run board and qualification is valid everywhere.

Q. Can I Cheat in NIOS Exams?

Ans. National Institute of Open Schooling comes under Central government. Exam centres across the country are covered under CCTV camera. A team monitors it closely and the board maintain the standard of education and exams. Invigilators from different parts of the country visit the exam centres to check the fair exam proceedings. You are highly lucky if you get the chance to cheat in NIOS exam.

Q. Is NIOS Valid for Pilots?

Ans. Yes! not only in India even outside of the country NIOS degree is valid for Pilot training courses. You can join the completion after completing 12th from National Institute of Open Schooling.

Q. What is the Value of NIOS?

Ans. Open Board has full value, it is equal to CBSE, ICSE. NIOS is found by the Ministry of HRD govt. of India. This board become third most popular after CBSE (1st) ICSE (2nd), Anonymously accepted by all Universities. IIT, JEE, NEET and govt. jobs as well. You should not doubt it, this has equivalent weightage to other boards.

Q. What if I fail in NIOS?

Ans. National School of Open Schooling allows you to appear for next upcoming exams if you fail. There is an on-demand exam facility also available. You need to clear only fail subjects. So’ no need to worry if you fail in one or two subjects.

Q. Where NIOS Exams are held?

Ans. If you are going to appear for general exams which happens in March April & October, you will get an exam centre near your study centre. If you are going to appear for NIOS On-Demand Examination (ODE) then you need to visit its headquarter where they arrange on-demand exam facility every alternate month.

Q. How can I prepare for NIOS On Demand Exam (ODE)?

Ans. Here are some important tips for your ODE- on-demand examination from NIOS. How to prepare for NIOS On-Demand Examination

Q. Is IGNOU & NIOS Same?

Ans. Most of students mistakes that IGNOU and NIOS are the same. but this is incorrect. Actually, both are totally different. Ignou is an Open University offers Degree diploma and vocational courses under distance learning mode. Where this board offers 10th & 12th qualification through distance education mode. In one term both are similar, that is- Both provides education via distance learning mode.

Q. Can I Do BSC from NIOS?

Ans. No! NIOS does not offer any undergraduate or postgraduate degree course. However, after complete 12th from Open board, you may apply for BSc. from any University or College in India or overseas.

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