The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is an autonomous organization that offers courses through open and distance learning (ODL). NIOS provides courses at the secondary, senior secondary, and elementary levels. NIOS's mission is to provide holistic education up to pre-degree level, and to contribute to universalizing school education. Here are some facts about NIOS: - NIOS began as a project under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in 1979. In 1989, the Government of India established it as the National Open School (NOS). In 2002, it was renamed the National Institute of Open Schooling.
- NIOS offers a variety of courses, including general, academic, vocational, life enrichment, and community-oriented courses. It also offers the Open Basic Education (OBE) Program for those aged 14 and up.
- NIOS is authorized by the Government of India to examine and certify learners up to pre-degree level.
- NIOS's headquarters are located at A-24/25, Institutional Area, Sector-62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
- You can contact NIOS by calling the concerned department or official, or by sending an email
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is an autonomous organization that offers courses through open and distance learning (ODL). NIOS provides courses at the secondary, senior secondary, and elementary levels. NIOS's mission is to provide holistic education up to pre-degree level, and to contribute to universalizing school education.
Here are some facts about NIOS:
- NIOS began as a project under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in 1979. In 1989, the Government of India established it as the National Open School (NOS). In 2002, it was renamed the National Institute of Open Schooling.
- NIOS offers a variety of courses, including general, academic, vocational, life enrichment, and community-oriented courses. It also offers the Open Basic Education (OBE) Program for those aged 14 and up.
- NIOS is authorized by the Government of India to examine and certify learners up to pre-degree level.
- NIOS's headquarters are located at A-24/25, Institutional Area, Sector-62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
- You can contact NIOS by calling the concerned department or official, or by sending an email