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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 5-14
Modes of Admission for 2009-10 Session
2.1 Procedure for Admission through AIs 5
2.2 Procedure for Online Admission through 6
NIOS Online Ni-On Project
2.2.1 On-line Admission for all learners 6
(Stream 1)
2.2.2 On-line Admission for learners wanting to 6
appear in Oct.-Nov. 2009 examinations (Stream 2)
2.2.3 On-line admission for learners wanting to 6
appear in ODES of NIOS for Secondary Level
(Stream 3)
2.2.4 On-line admission for learners wanting to 7
appear in ODES of NIOS for Sr. Secondary
Level (Stream 4)
2.3 Procedure for On-line Admission 7
2.4 Entry Requirements 8
2.5 Re-admission for Ex-NIOS students 9
2.6 Transfer of Credit (TOC) 9
2.7 Dual Enrolment and Part Admission 10
2.8 Fee Structure for Admission 10
2.9 Confirmation of Admission 12
2.10 Other Facilities after Admission 13
2.11 About your AI/Study Centre 13
3. Instructional Process at NIOS 15-16
3.1 Self Instructional Material 15
3.2 Personal Contact Programmes (PCPs) 15
3.3 Audio and Video Programmes 15
3.4 Tutor Marked Assignments 15
3.5 For Online Admissions under 16
Stream 2, 3 and 4
4. Evaluation System 17-22
4.1 Public Examinations 17
4.2 On Demand Examination System (ODES) 18
4.3 Credit Accumulation 19
4.4 Improvement of Performance 20
4.5 Issue of Marksheet and Certificate 20
4.6 Certification Criteria 21
4.7 Scheme of Examinations 21
4.8 Re-checking of Answer Script 22
4.9 Unfair Means 22
4.10 Standard of Education and Recognition 22
4.11 Awards and Scholarships for 22
NIOS Learners
5. Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) 23-24
6. General and Specific Relaxations 25-27
(Disability wise) during
NIOS Examinations
6.1 Different Types of Relaxations 25
6.2 Provisions of Amanuensis 25
6.2.1 Cases of Providing Amanunsis 25
6.2.2 Eligibility to be an Amanuensis 26
6.2.3 Fee for Amanuensis 26
6.3 Disability-wise Relaxations 26
6.3.1 Locomotor/Orthopedic Disabailities 26
6.3.2 Visually Impaired Candidates 26
6.3.3 Hearing Impaired Candidates 26
6.3.4 Multiple Disability/Cerebral Palsy 27
6.3.5 Mentally Retarded Children 27
6.3.6 Leprosy-Cured Candidates 27
Appendices
Appendix A : List of Boards Recognizing NIOS 28
Examinations & Certification
Appendix B : List of Universities/Institutions 29
Recognising NIOS Examinations &
Certification
Appendix C : List of Recognised and non-recognised 32
Boards of Sec.and Sr. Sec. Education
Appendix D : List of Regional Centres of NIOS 33
Appendix E : Copy of the letter from MHRD 34
recognising OBE Programmes of NIOS
Appendix F : Copy of resolution of MHRD vesting 35
authority of examination and
certification to NIOS
Appendix G : Copy of the Circular issued by the 36
Association of Indian Universities
regarding equivalence of NIOS
courses
Appendix H : List of Accredited Institutions of 37
NIOS for Academic Courses
Appendix H(i): List of Disaccredited Institution 38
during session 2008-09
Appendix J : Instructions for Filling up the 39
application form for admission 2009-10
Form of Registration for Secondary/ 41
Senior Secondary Examinations of NIOS
Provisional Admission Letter-cum-Receipt for 2009 43
Application Form for Admission 2009-10 in
Secondary and Senior Secondary Courses
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