PROSPECTUS 2013 With Application Form for Admission Vocational Education Courses National Institute of Open Schooling (An autonomous organisation under MHRD, Govt. of India) A-24-25, Institutional Area, Sector-62, NOIDA (U.P.) - 201309 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 l The largest Open Schooling system in the world: more than 1. Freedom to Learn 2.45 million 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, l More than 25,000 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 l 1,44,799 learners have been The NIOS provides flexibilities such as: certified in different Vocational Education Courses since May l Round the year Admission: You can take admission online or through Accredited 1993. Vocational Institute round the year. Admission in Vocational Courses can also be done through On-line mode. l NIOS reaches out to its clients through a network of more l Choice of courses: Choose courses of your choice from the given list keeping than 1725 Vocational Education the eligibility criteria in mind. centres spread all over the l Examination when you want: Public Examinations are held twice in a year. country and abroad. In all Nine chances to appear in examinations are offered in five years. You can take accredited centres there are more than 5000 centres for any examination during this period after you have completed the minimum academic and vocational prescribed duration. Avail the facility of credit accumulation. programmes. 3. Relevance l Imparts education through The NIOS Vocational Education courses are functional, useful distance mode using a media in daily life and also set the pathway for world of work and for mix of self-instructional print further studies. Most of the courses have inbuilt entrepreneurship materials, audio, video and CD- ROM supported by Personal component to keep you informed and confident about jobs and Contact Programmes and business opportunities. Practical Training Sessions. 4. Option of Vocational Subjects with These are further Academic Courses supplemented by Radio broadcasts and T.V. This unique facility helps you to join a few Vocational Programmes. subjects with regular Academic courses to earn a certificate. l NIOS also offers: This facility has bridged the gap between these streams of education in true sense. – Open Basic Education 5. Recognised Quality Education Programmes 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 successful – Life Enrichment candidates. 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 12 onwards. Minimum age for admission is 14 years and in some courses minimum age for admission is 18 years also. 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 offline-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 34 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 12 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 material? able 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 for appearing in the public exam. 8. Can I change my AVI/SAIED or No. You will not be able to change your AVI/SAIED or course after admission? course after admission. Therefore choose your AVI/SAIED and course(s) carefully. 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 passing a course? vested 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 Septemberiii 1990 published in the Gazette of India dated 20 October 1990. A copy of this is available at Annexure-J. Awards Won by NIOS Several projects have been implemented by the NIOS to tap the potential of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for promoting of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system. The Ni-On project of NIOS won the National Award for e-governance and Department of Information and Technology, Govt. of India. In further recognition of its On-line initiatives and best ICT practices, the NIOS received the following awards: NIOS WINS National Award for e-Governance 2008-09 Silver icon for Excellence in Government Process Re-engineering, Instituted by Government of India Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances & Department of Information Technology. NIOS receives NCPEDP MPHASIS Universal Design Awards 2012 National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has been awarded THE NCPEDP - MPHASIS UNIVERSAL DESIGN AWARDS 2012 instituted by National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People. The award was given by Sh. Mukul Wasnik, Hon’ble Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India on 14th August, 2012. NIOS has been selected for its remarkable work done for the learners with disabilities through ICT by making its web portal www.nios.ac.in completely accessible for such learners. The Manthan Award South Asia & Asia Pacific 2012 The Manthan Award South Asia & Asia Pacific 2012 to recognize the best ICT practices in e-Content and Creativity instituted by Digital Empowerment Foundation in partnership with World Summit Award, Department of Information Technology, Govt. of India, and various other stakeholders like civil society members, media and other similar organisations engaged in promoting digital content inclusiveness in the whole of South Asian & Asia Pacific nation states for development. The award was conferred during 9th Manthan Award Gala South Asia & Asia Pacific 2012 at India Habitat Centre on 1st Dec. 2012. Contents 1. NIOS : An Introduction 1-3 5. Courses of Study (Vocational Education) 12-31 1.1 Functioning of NIOS 1 Tables 1.2 Salient Features 1 1.3 Courses of Study 2-3 Table I : Courses offered by Vocational Education Department 12-19 2. Admission 4-6 Table II : Scheme of Examination 20-26 2.1 Procedure for Admission 4 Table III : Pass Criteria 27-31 2.2 Documents Required for Admission 4 2.3 Cut off Dates 5 6. Collaborative Projects 32-33 2.4 Minimum Age 5 2.5 Confirmation of Admission 5 Appendices 2.6 Duplicate Identity Card 5 Appendix A : List of AVIs/SAIEDs 35-137 2.7 Fee 5 Appendix B : Instructions for filling up the 139-140 2.8 Contact Hours 6 Application Form for Admission 3. Instructions and Training Process 7 Appendix C : Application Form in duplicate for Admission 3.1 Self Instructional Study Material 7 3.2 Personal Contact and Practical Training Appendix D : Examination Form Programmes 7 Appendix E : Proforma for obtaining duplicate 3.3 Audio and Video Programmes 7 copy of Marks Sheet/Certificate etc. Appendix F : List of Regional Centres of NIOS 149-150 4. Evaluation 9-11 4.1 Freedom of Taking Examination 9 Appendix G : List of Boards recognising NIOS 151 4.2 Medium of Evaluation 9 Examinations & Certification 4.3 Evaluation : Some Highlights 10 Appendix H : List of Universities/Institutions 152-154 4.4 Registration for Examination 10 recognising NIOS 4.5 Examination and other Fees 10 examinations and certification 4.6 Pass Criteria 10 Appendix I : List of recognised Boards of 155 4.7 Credit Accumulation 10 Secondary and Senior Secondary 4.8 Combination of Credits in Education Academic courses 11 4.9 Improvement of Performance 11 Appendix J : Copy of the Resolution of the 156 Govt. of India Vesting Authority of 4.10 Scrutiny of Marks (Theory) 11 examination and certification 4.11 Issue of Certificates 11 in NIOS v Awards Won by NIOS Web Ratna Awards 2012 Platinum Icon under Outstanding Web Content for Acknowledging exemplary initiatives/practices in the realm of e-Governance for dissemination of information & services instituted by Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications & IT (MC&IT) and National Informatic Centre (NIC), Government of India.