NIOS Board Launched at DAV Gopalapuram, Chennai
NIOS refers to the National Institute of Open Schooling. Since I am an alumnus, I received an invite to the zoom meet launching NIOS curriculum of studies at DAV Gopalapuram campus, Chennai, today.
Update: [Here is the full Recorded Video of the Zoom Launch – Start from 7m 20s]
What is NIOS?
NIOS is an alternative to the CBSE board of Education. They admit, provide study materials, conduct examinations, and issue certificates equivalent to 10th and 12th Standard in other boards.
Do Collages Accept NIOS Certificates?
NIOS is managed by the Ministry of HRD which also manages the CBSE board in India. It has been in existence for more than 30 years and its certificates are accepted in most major Universities including IIT, JIPMER, etc.
Why is there a need for NIOS?
- NIOS offers Open Schooling where students can apply and get admitted online, study from home, and receive certifications equivalent to 10th and 12th Std.
- Alternatively, if students wish for school environment and teacher guidance, they can get admitted to a Learning Centre accredited to NIOS like DAV Gopalapuram in Chennai which conducts regular classes from 2 PM to 6 PM.
- This flexible school timing enables the students to spend time pursuing their passions or alternate career options in sports, music, arts, etc. more seriously right from a very young age.
- Students can study and complete NIOS courses faster or slower (up to 5 years for each certificate) depending on their capacity and availability of time.
- Admission is quick and Online-based. Students can select the courses they want to study and change them mid-stream if they wish to – Online.
- Students can opt for courses in vocational streams like Home Sciences, Painting, Data Entry operations, etc. A full list of available courses can be found here [click].
- Flexible (Twice a year) and On-Demand examination system – even the dates can be rescheduled if needed.
- Online educational support system including access to recorded audio lessons and video lessons anytime.
- NIOS is apt for differently-abled students and slow learners.
- Students who fail in certain subjects in other boards can write and pass in only those failed subjects and obtain a NIOS certificate.
For whom is NIOS useful?
NIOS is for anyone who has passed 8th Std. in other recognized boards.
- It could be more useful to people who want to pursue a career in sports, arts, etc. which demands a lot of time away from rigid academic schedules of regular boards.
- If your child is a fast-learner or if they want to spend more time preparing for competitive exams like IIT JEE, NIOS could be useful.
- If your child is a homeschooler, slow-learner, or would like to specialize in vocational subjects not available in other boards, NIOS is a good choice.
For Frequently Asked Questions about NIOS, refer to this page, and here is the link for NIOS Chennai chapter website.
Disclaimer: I am not an expert in NIOS and neither am I one of the five lakh students passing out of this board in India every year. I wrote this article based on the information available on the NIOS website and the info I gathered during today’s zoom meeting. For up to date information refer to the linked pages in this article.
Destination Infinity
Many people are not able to attend conventional schools but they nevertheless want to learn. So, it is nice that there is an option like this.
Ya, we need alternative systems of education that don’t take up a full day of kids’ time..
Destination Infinity
Dear sir/madam
I am an NIOS teacher for more than 15 years now .if there is a vacancy for NIOS teachers, I would gratefully accept to teach the students online or physically .
Thankyou