NIOS-Academic Course Prospectus 2013-14

1. Freedom To Learn
With a motto to 'reach out and reach all', NIOS follows the principle of freedom to learn i.e., what to learn,
when to learn, how to learn and when to appear in the examination is decided by you. There is no restriction of
time, place and pace of learning.
2. Flexibility
The NIOS provides flexibility with respect to :
• Choice of Subjects: You can choose subjects of your choice from the given list keeping in view the
passing criteria.
• Admission: You can take admission Online under various streams or through Study Centres at
Secondary and Senior Secondary levels.
• Examination: Public Examinations are held twice a year. Nine examination chances are offered in
five years. You can take any examination during this period when you are well prepared and avail the
facility of credit accumulation also.
• On Demand Examination: You can also appear in the On-Demand Examination (ODES) of NIOS
at Secondary and Senior Secondary levels at the Headquarter at NOIDA and All Regional Centres as
and when you are ready for the examination after first public examination.
3. Relevance
The NIOS courses and programmes are functional, useful in daily life and also set the pathway for further
studies. Successful alumni of NIOS are pursuing higher studies in the institutions of international and national
reputelike IITs, Delhi University, Jamia Hamdard, Jamia Millia Islamia, Aligarh Muslim University, Punjab
University, Allahabad University and many other reputed and professional institutions.
4. Transfer of Credits
The NIOS acknowledges previous knowledge by allowing transfer of credits upto two subjects passed from
International, National and State Boards of Examination / State Open Schools with whom NIOS has signed an
MOU.
5. Recognised Quality Education
The NIOS takes conscious steps to provide quality education. The Govt. of India has vested authority with NIOS
to conduct Public Examinations and provide Secondary and Senior Secondary level certificates, which are equivalent
to the certificates provided by any other Board. NIOS is one of the three National Boards while other two
are CBSE and CISCE
Reasons to Make
National Institute of Open Schooling
Your ChoiceLearner's Responsibilities : At a Glance
➥ Do not fill up the Application Form for Admission without careful reading of the
instructions.
➥ Do not leave any column blank in the Application Form for Admission.
➥ Do not submit Application Form for Admission without the supporting documents.
➥ Do not get influenced by unauthorized agencies who falsely guarantee your
success.
➥ Do not pay extra amount for admission and examination over and above the
prescribed fee as mentioned in the Application Form for Admission to anyone.
➥ Do not miss out the Personal Contact Programmes (PCPs) in each subject which
all AIs have to provide on compulsory basis.
➥ Do not indulge in any unfair means such as copying, impersonation etc.
➥ Provide your valid E-mail ID and the mobile number for SMS alerts.
A learner seeking admission through Stream I in Block I and Block II
in 2013-14, can appear first time only in April-May and
October-November Examinations respectively
in the year 2014.
Most of the information about NIOS that you may need during the course of your
studies is available on NIOS website.
Please log on at
www.nios.ac.in
Whenever you communicate with NIOS Study Centre or concerned Regional
Centre, please do not forget to mention your reference number, name,
enrolment number and complete address.
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1. Academic Course Prospectus 2013-14