10 questions on NIOS (National Open Schooling)
NIOS and CBSE are equal in terms of syllabus and eligibility. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages:
Yes, NIOS certificates are valid and recognized by all colleges and universities in India and abroad. NIOS is a federal government-run board, similar to CBSE and ICSE, ensuring that its diplomas and certifications hold credibility and acceptance.
Absolutely! With determination and hard work, you can achieve that goal. Proper guidance and dedicated study can help you not just reach 75% but even exceed it. Many students have scored over 90% in mainstream subjects like Maths and Science in NIOS.
Yes, almost every college recognizes the NIOS certificate for admission. After completing senior secondary (12th grade) with NIOS, you can join a regular college.
Yes, you can directly take admission in 12th grade through NIOS without having studied 11th grade. To do this, you need to be at least 16 years old and should have completed 10th grade.
For obtaining a Pass Certificate, a learner needs to pass in a minimum of five subjects, including one or two languages from Group ‘A’ and three or four subjects from Group ‘B’. However, a learner is free to take up to two additional subjects, bringing the total to a maximum of seven subjects.
Yes, NIOS certificates are valid for MBBS. NIOS students are eligible to sit for the NEET examination, which is required for admission to medical colleges. The NTA, which conducts NEET, recognizes NIOS students for NEET examinations. (Note: This matter is currently subjudice in the Supreme Court.)
Yes, the NIOS marksheet is valid for IIT JEE Advanced. The NIOS board is considered equivalent to CBSE, ICSE, and other state boards, making NIOS students eligible for IIT admissions.
The easiest subjects to score well in NIOS, based on student data, include:
NIOS is known for its strict marking pattern. Exceptional students and learners can score 80% and above. Subjects with practical papers, such as Home Science, Data Entry, Chemistry, and Physics, generally offer an advantage over purely theoretical papers.
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