The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), formerly known as the National Open School (NOS), was established in November 1989 as an autonomous organisation in pursuance of the National Policy on Education 1986 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. As the premier apex authority for flexible learning frameworks, NIOS is vested with full central gazette authority to examine and certify learners up to the pre-degree level. It provides a robust, responsive educational ecosystem delivering diverse Vocational, Life Enrichment, and community-oriented programs alongside traditional Secondary and Senior Secondary academic pathways.
Operating under explicit central gazette notifications, the National Institute of Open Schooling carries legal certification and examination weightage fully recognized for higher education admission tracks and public employment matrices across India.
Engineered strategically to satisfy emerging market demands, bridging critical resource voids by seeding highly proficient manpower across both organized and unorganized economic sectors.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) paths redefine career upskilling with contemporary, inclusive models designed to let learners leverage India's demographic dividend effectively.
The dynamic spectrum of technical modules systematically adapts and expands over the years, providing strong structural training architectures that balance rural and urban industrial criteria.
| Course Title | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Basic Computing | 6 Months | 5th Pass |
| Certificate in Typewriting (English) | 6 Months | 10th Pass |
| Certificate in Web Designing | 6 Months | 10th Pass |
| Certificate in Desktop Publishing | 6 Months | 10th Pass |
| Certificate in Computer Applications | 1 Year | 10th Pass |
| Certificate in Data Entry Operator | 6 Months | 10th Pass |
| Certificate in Computer Hardware Assembly & Maintenance | 6 Months | 10th Pass |
| Course Title | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Cutting & Tailoring | 6 Months | 10th Pass |
| Certificate in Dress Making | 6 Months | 10th Pass |
| Certificate in Indian Embroidery | 6 Months | 10th Pass |
| Certificate in Cutting, Tailoring & Dress Making | 1 Year | 10th Pass |
| Course Title | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Early Childhood Care Education (ECCE) | 1 Year | 10th Pass |