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Reasons to Make

National Institute of Open Schooling

Your Choice

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

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