PROSPECTUS 2011 With Application Form for Admission Vocational Education Courses National Institute of Open Schooling A-24-25, Institutional Area, Sector-62, Gautam Budh Nagar, NOIDA (U.P.) Website: www.nios.ac.in “The Largest Open Schooling System in the World” i Why should I take admission in Facts and Figures NIOS Vocational Education Courses? about NIOS z The largest Open Schooling system in the world: more than 1. Freedom to Learn 31,50,000 learners have taken admission since 1990. With the motto to ‘reach out and reach all’, the NIOS follows the principle of freedom to learn. What to learn, when to learn, z More than 20,000 learners take how to learn and when to appear for the examination is decided admission every year in Vocational Education Courses by you. There is no restriction of time, place and pace of and more than 3,50,000 are learning. enrolled in all the courses and programmes. 2. Flexibility z 78645 learners have been The NIOS provides flexibilities such as: certified in different Vocational Education Courses since 2000. z Round the year Admission: You can take admission online or through Accredited Vocational Institute round the year. Admission in Vocational Courses can also be z NIOS reaches out to its clients done through On-line mode. through a network of more than 1425 Vocational Education z Choice of courses: Choose courses of your choice from the given list keeping centres spread all over the the eligibility criteria in mind. country and abroad. In all z Examination when you want: Public Examinations are held twice in a year. accredited centres there are Nine chances to appear in examinations are offered in five years. Take any more than 5000 centres for examination during this period after you have completed the minimum prescribed academic and vocational programmes. duration. Avail the facility of credit accumulation. 3. Relevance z Imparts education through distance mode using a media The NIOS Vocational Education courses are functional, useful mix of self-instructional print in daily life and also set the pathway for world of work and for materials, audio, video and CD- further studies. Most of the courses have inbuilt entrepreneurship ROM supported by Personal component to keep you informed and confident about jobs and Contact Programmes and Practical Training Sessions. business opportunities. These are further 4. Option of Vocational Subjects with supplemented by Radio Academic Courses broadcasts and T.V. This unique facility helps you to join a few Vocational Programmes. subjects with regular Academic courses to earn a certificate. z NIOS also offers: This facility has bridged the gap between these streams of education in true sense. – Open Basic Education Programmes 5. Recognised Quality Education The NIOS takes conscious steps to provide quality educa- – Secondary and Senior tion. The Govt. of India has vested NIOS with the authority Secondary Education to conduct Public Examinations and certify its candidates. – Life Enrichment Programmes ii Frequently Asked Questions 1. Who is eligible to register for Any one, who is interested in pursuing a Vocational Educational Vocational Education programme can programmes? register as per the entry requirements in terms of minimum qualifications etc., as given in Table I on page 11 onwards. Minimum age for admission is 14 years. There is no upper age limit. The NIOS does not take any responsibility with regard to employment or the provisions of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. 2. When can I take Admission? You can take admission on-line or through AVIs round the year. 3. Where should I take Admission? You can take admission at NIOS Study Centre known as Accredited Vocational Institute (AVI) or Special Accredited Institute for Education for Disadvantaged (SAIED) near your place which offers the course you desire to pursue. List of AVIs/SAIEDs is given on page 24 onwards. You may visit AVI/SAIED and discuss about admission with the coordinator. It is not necessary to take admission at the AVI/SAIED from where you purchase the Prospectus. You are free to choose an AVI/SAIED as per your requirements. 4. How do I know which course to You can choose a course depending upon your interest and register for? requirement. List of Vocational Courses is given on page 11 onwards. 5. How many vocational courses You can pursue single vocational course at a time. one can register at a time? 6. From where do I obtain my study Your AVI/SAIED will give you the study material. You will be able material? to study on your own using this material. 7. Where can I get my practical Your AVI/SAIED will organize practical training and personal training? contact programmes for you, which are must to attend, and also for appearing in the public exam. 8. Can I change my AVI/SAIED or No. Choose your AVI/SAIED and course(s) carefully. course after admission? 9. When can I appear for the exam? You may appear for examination as per your convenience after completing the requisite study period. Examinations are conducted twice in a year in April–May and in October–November. You can avail fewer or as many as nine chances to clear your course in five years of the registration period. 10. What certificate will I get after NIOS will give you a certificate. The Government of India has vested passing a course? NIOS with the authority to examine and certify students registered with it in vocational, technical and academic courses upto pre-degree level through a Resolution No. F-5-24/90 dated 14th September 1990 published in the Gazette of India dated 20 October 1990. A copy of this is available at Annexure-J. iii iv Contents 1. NIOS : An Introduction 1-3 4.10 Scrutiny of Marks 10 1.1 Functioning of NIOS 1 4.11 Issue of Certificates 10 1.2 Salient Features 1 5. Courses of Studies (Vocational Education) 11-17 1.3 Courses of Studies 2 Tables 2. Admission 4-5 Table I : Vocational Education Courses on Offer 11-17 2.1 Procedure 4 Table II : Scheme of Examination 18-21 2.2 Documents Required for Admission 5 2.3 Cut off Dates 5 Table III : Pass Criteria 22-23 2.4 Minimum Age 5 Appendices 2.5 Confirmation of Admission 5 Appendix A : List of AVIs/SAIEDs 24-145 2.6 Duplicate Identity Card 5 Appendix B : Instructions for filling up the 2.7 Fee 5 Application Form for Admission 146-147 2.8 Contact Hours 5 Appendix C : Examination Form 149 3. Instruction and Training Process 6-7 Appendix D : Application Form in duplicate 3.1 Self Instructional Study Material 6 for Admission 151-154 3.2 Personal Contact and Practical Training Appendix E : Proforma for obtaining duplicate copy of Marks Sheet/Certificate etc.155-156 Programmes 6 Appendix F : List of Regional Centres of NIOS 157 3.3 Audio and Video Programmes 6 Appendix G : List of Boards recognising NIOS 158 4. Evaluation 8-10 Examinations & Certification 4.1 Freedom of Taking Examination 8 Appendix H : List of Universities/Institutions 159-161 4.2 Medium of Evaluation 8 recognising NIOS 4.3 Evaluation : Some Highlights 9 examinations and certification 4.4 Registration for Examination 9 Appendix I : List of recognised Boards of 162 4.5 Examination and other Fees 9 Secondary and Senior Secondary 4.6 Pass Criteria 9 Education 4.7 Credit Accumulation 9 Appendix J : Copy of the Resolution of the 163 4.8 Combination of Credits in Govt. of India Vesting Authority of Academic courses 10 examination and certification 4.9 Improvement of Performance 10 in NIOS v vi NIOS: 11 An Introduction The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) was set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India as an autonomous organization in 1989 by amalgamating Open School project of CBSE started in 1979. It was known as National Open School till 2002. NIOS provides educational opportunities using distance and open learning methods to persons who wish to study and qualify for a better tomorrow. The Mission of NIOS is to provide education for all with special concern for girls and women, rural youth, working people, SC/ST physically and mentally, challenged and other disadvantaged groups. 1.1 Functioning of NIOS z NIOS operates through a network of 15 Regional Centres, 2 Regional Sub Centres, five departments at Headquarter and more than 3,000 Accredited Institutions (AIs) about 1,425 Accredited Vocational Institutes (AVIs) in India, Nepal and Middle East. z NIOS has some Special Accredited Institutions for Education of the Disadvantaged (SAIED) to cater to the needs of physically and mentally challenged people, socially and geographically isolated, and disadvantaged Organisational structure of NIOS sections of society such as street children, working 1.2 Salient Features children, rural women and SC/ST. z No Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for z Admission in vocational education courses is open registration to NIOS courses. round the year. One can seek admission in Vocational z The minium age for enrolment in Secondary Courses Courses through AVI or can directly register one self and for Vocational Courses is 14 years and for Senior through On-line mode. Secondary Courses is 15 years (completed on or before 31st July of the year of admission). z Self Learning package is provided to the learners which include printed material, audio and video programmes. z Choice in Medium of Instructions: NIOS offers its Courses mainly in Hindi, English, and Urdu z Selected Academic and Vocational Education mediums. Students may, however, write the programmes are telecast nationwide on Doordarshan examinations in any Indian language included in the Channel.