PROSPECTUS 2010 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 Why should I take admission in Facts and Figures NIOS Vocational Education Courses? about NIOS 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, More than 20,000 learners take how to learn and when to appear in 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 78645 learners have been The NIOS provides flexibilities such as: certified in different Vocational Education Courses since 2000. Round the year Admission: You can take admission online or through Accredited Vocational Institute round the year. Admission in Vocational Courses can also be NIOS reaches out to its clients done through On-line mode. through a network of more than 1100 Vocational Education 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 Examination when you want: Public Examinations are held twice a year. Nine accredited centres there are chances to appear in examinations are offered in five years. Take any examination more than 3286 centres for during this period after you have completed the minimum prescribed duration academic and vocational programmes. and you are well prepared. Avail the facility of credit accumulation. Imparts education through 3. Relevance distance mode using a media mix of self-instructional print The NIOS Vocational Education courses are functional, useful materials, audio, video and CD- in daily life and also set the pathway for world of work and for ROM supported by Personal further studies. Most of the courses have inbuilt entrepreneurship Contact Programmes and Practical Training Sessions. component to make you informed and confident about jobs These are further and business opportunities. supplemented by Radio 4. Option of Vocational Subjects with broadcasts and T.V. Academic Courses Programmes. This unique facility helps you to join a few Vocational NIOS also offers: subjects with regular Academic courses to earn a certificate. This facility has bridged – Open Basic Education the gap between these streams of education in true sense. Programmes – Secondary and Senior 5. Recognised Quality Education Secondary Education The NIOS takes conscious steps to provide quality educa- tion. The Govt. of India has vested NIOS with the authority – Life Enrichment to conduct Public Examinations and certify its candidates. Programmes 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 4 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 23 onwards. You may visit AVI/SAIED and discuss about admissions with its 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? requirements. List of Vocational Courses is given on page 4 onwards. 5. For how many vocational courses You can pursue single vocational course at a time. can one 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 essential to attend for appearing in the public exam. 8. Can I change my AVI/SAIED or No. So, choose your AVI/SAIED and course(s) very carefully. course after admission? 9. When can I appear for the exam? You may appear in examination as per your convenience after completing the requisite study period. Examinations are conducted twice a year in April–May and in October–November. You can take fewer or as many as nine chances to clear your course in five years 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 September 1990 published in the Gazette of India dated 20 October 1990. A copy of this is available in Annexure-E ContentsContents 1. NIOS : An Introduction 1-3 1.1 Functioning of NIOS 1 5.8 Combination of Credits in Academic courses 16 1.2 Salient Features 1 5.9 Improvement of Performance 16 1.3 Courses of Studies 2 5.10 Scrutiny of Marks 16 2. Courses of Studies (Vocational Education) 4-10 5.11 Issue of Certificates 16 3. Admission 11-12 Tables 3.1 Procedure 11 Table I : Vocational Education Courses on Offer 4 3.2 Documents Required for Admission 11 Table II : Scheme of Examination 17 3.3 Cut off Dates 12 Table III : Pass Criteria 21 3.4 Minimum Age 12 3.5 Confirmation of Admission 12 Appendices 3.6 Duplicate Identity Card 12 Appendix A : List of AVIs/SAIEDs 23-126 3.7 Fee 12 Appendix B : List of Boards recognising NIOS 127 3.8 Contact Hours 12 Examinations & Certification 4. Instruction and Training Process 13-14 Appendix C : List of Universities/Institutions 128-130 recognising NIOS 4.1 Self Instructional Study Material 13 examinations and certification 4.2 Personal Contact and Practical Training Appendix D :List of recognised and non- 131 recognised Boards of Secondary Programmes 13 and Senior Secondary Education 4.3 Audio and Video Programmes 13 Appendix E : Copy of the Resolution of the 5. Evaluation 15-20 Govt. of India Vesting Authority of examination and certification 5.1 Freedom of Taking Examination 15 in NIOS 5.2 Medium of Evaluation 15 Appendix F : List of Regional Centres of NIOS 5.3 Evaluation : Some Highlights 15 Appendix G : Examination Form 5.4 Registration for Examination 16 Appendix H : Proforma for obtaining duplicate copy of Marks Sheet/Certificate etc. 5.5 Examination and other Fees 16 5.6 Pass Criteria 16 Appendix I : Instructions for filling up the Application Form for Admission 5.7 Credit Accumulation 16 Appendix J : Application Form in duplicate for Admission NIOS: 1 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, challenged and other disadvantaged groups. 1.1 Functioning of NIOS NIOS operates through a network of 11 Regional Centres, three Regional Sub Centres, five departments at Headquarter and more than 2299 Accredited Institutions (AIs) including about 1138 Accredited Vocational Institutes (AVIs) in India, Nepal and Middle East. 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 sections of society Organisational structure of NIOS such as street children, working children, rural 1.2 Salient Features women and SC/ST. No Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for Admission in vocational education courses is open registration to NIOS courses. round the year. One can seek admission in Vo- cational Courses through AVI or can directly reg- For Academic Course: The minium age for ister one self through On-line mode. For academic enrolment in Secondary Courses is 14 years courses one can seek admission between July to and for Senior Secondary Courses is 15 years September. Admission can be done through AI (completed on or before 31st July of the year as well as On-line. of admission). Self Learning package is provided to the learners Choice in Medium of Instructions: NIOS which include printed material, and audio and offers its Courses mainly in Hindi, English, and video programmes. Urdu Mediums. Students may, however, write their examinations in any Indian language in- Selected Academic and Vocational Education cluded in the Constitution of India. programmes are telecast nationwide on Doordarshan Channel. Choice of Subjects: You can choose any sub- ject combination from the subjects offered in Practical Training Programmes (PTP) is con- the courses of study.