NIOS Secondary Subject List

Sr. no. TOPIC SUBJECT Theory/Practical
1
(201) Hindi
2
(202) English
3
(213) Social Science
4
(223) Indian Culture and Heritage
5
(225) Painting
6
(229) Data Entry Operation
7
(216) Home Science
8
(211) Mathematics
9
(212) Science and Technology
10
(214) Economics
11
(215) Business Studies
12
(222) Psychology
13
(224) Accountancy

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

This is concerning, because the HRD Ministry appears to see the US as advanced on a track and able to diversify into homeschooling, while India lags on the same track and thus can’t. Apart from the dangers in blindly aping an alien education system’s standards, there is a danger in seeing homeschooling as some kind of drain on the system. Homeschooling does not harm the existing education system in any manner, including diverting resources.

A(1) Let us remember that the natural world does not divide itself up into separate subjects – it is what it is, whole and complete. So to categories learning into subjects is limited and will condition the child’s mind in various ways. Is there an approach to education that does not limit in this way? - that seems an important question.

Below is the Distribution of marks in various subjects of secondary(10th) and senior secondary(12th) of Group A And Group B. Most of the subjects carry full 100 marks while others are divided into separate theory and practical marks. Subjects are given different ratio of practical and theory marks so that the students gets the overall command for that particular subject which can only be achieved by proper distribution of exam marks for theory and practical. Read More

NIOS or National Institute of Open Schooling follows learner centric approach of teaching through distance education. It offers a wide range of subjects in comparison to any other formal and regular institution. The failed students from other boards are independent to choose subject combination as per their desires and interest. 

NIOS is completely a Government approved institute and offers private education to the students. Any student who has completed his/ her education from this institute or Board is eligible for any further studies in graduation and post graduation and professional courses and also can apply to various job vacancies in both the PSUs and Private job sectors as well. But then the preference in PSUs is usually given to the candidates with a regular education background from ICSE, CBSE or State boards and one should be ready for the same. All I can suggest you is to put in your hard work and try to achieve higher results.

Persons with disability need special attention during the examinations and evaluation of their answer scripts. 

Dear Parents I know how much they are concerned about a child's studies. But you also have to take some preparations.You can be your children's guide. 

NIOS (National Institute of Open schooling) as the name indicates provides quality education for school level only. The NIOS does not provide any education at graduation level though its certificates for secondary and senior secondary level are approved to get admission in any university or institute all over India. NIOS is the most reputed and respected open school in the world with over 2.59 million students on its roll. NIOS is the largest open school in the world and is very popular in the commonwealth countries. Read More

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