Key Features of NIOS:

• Guiding Principle: "Reach the unreached" – ensuring education is accessible to everyone, regardless of background or circumstance.
• Flexible Learning Model:
  ✓ What to learn: A broad range of academic, vocational, and life-enrichment courses
  ✓ When to learn: No rigid schedules – students study at their own pace
  ✓ How to learn: Multiple modes including online platforms, printed materials, and accredited study centres
• Open Examination System: Students can decide when to take board examinations (equivalent to Class 10 and 12) with no age or time limits.
• Inclusivity: NIOS serves school dropouts, working professionals, differently-abled learners, and anyone in need of an alternative to formal schooling.

National Recognition: Certificates issued by NIOS are equivalent to CBSE and State Board certifications, making students eligible for higher education and employment across India.