Frequently Asked Questions about NIOS Board from SS coaching Lucknow page 2
21. What is N I O S success mantra?
It is a speciality of Nios board that it is very easy and flexible. Once enrolled in the board, the learner is eliggible to give exam 9 times within 5 years. After you clear any exam it is accepted and secured for further examination attempts. This procedure is accpted for all streams (1, 2, 3 & 4). Besides studying regularly, one should also listen to their coaching teachers , take help from study material provided by N.I.O.S. Teachers play a very important role in your success and their experience, suggestions and knowledge can make you really profit. SS Coaching's experienced staff will help you in each step to perform brilliantly in all NIOS exams because we have an experince of more than 15 years in training students for NOS examinations.
22. What advice will SS Coaching give to students who will take NIOS Exam?
Students must go for Total Marked Assignments exams or coaching exam seriously so, you feel like prepared before the Final exams and you will be in less stress of covering a student to get education in a correct coaching institute. Students must also take care to visit the right coaching NIOS institutes that have a vast experience and understanding of thr board, they should also look for past results of previously passed students and judge the success rate of the coaching. It is a very important decision for After preparations are over, try to go through each and every topic twice and thrice so that those topics will last long in your mind.
23. Do you think it is difficult for students to score better in NIOS than in CBSE board?
It is completely not difficult when you compare NIOS to other boards like CBSE, ICSE, or other state boards because it gives you 9 attempts to appear in exams.Because it has no age bar and is very lenient on the numbers of attempts a student is allowed, NIOS gives a chance to school drop-outs (even adults) to continue with studies. The lenient time constraint of five years given to students to clear each of the Secondary and Sr. Secondary (with either or both Academic or Vocational courses) with as many as nine possible attempts.
24. Do you think coaching classes are helpful in passing NIOS Exams?
Coaching institutes help you till an extent as they give you study material, practice papers, etc. Moreover the faculty at coaching institutes are friendly and very experienced. However, how you perform in exams actually depend on your own efforts. SS Coaching institute not only provide professional teachers but also the necessary material required for preparation to learners with previous year question papers, regular tests, study material, school environment, experienced subject teachers and important updates and procedures about taking admission and passing with good marks in NIOS Board. The coaching provides a competitive environment to study. Regular exams are conducted by them to help the students evaluate themselves on a regular basis. Choosing the right institute is of prime important and the decision should not be taken in haste. Talk to the students already studying in the SS Coaching institute about the quality of education that is being provided to them as well as their current satisfaction level.
25. What advise does NIOS give to students who have failed in CBSE , ICSE or UP Board exams?
SS Coaching advises students to get enrolled in NIOS board as soon as possible because it offers many flexibilities to save the year and career from getting wasted in the life ahead. In N.I.O.S the admissions are going on throughout the year 24x7 days of the 365 days with exams conducted all year round. If the student has failed in board years (xth & xiith) of CBSE, ICSE or UP Board as well as other provincial boards, these students can be immediately enrolled in Stream 2 of Nos by providing their original failed marksheet. There is a trasfer of marks system known as Transfer of Credit (TOC) in NIOS where a maximum of 2 subjects can be transferred from other boards.
There is no re-evaluation or scrutiny for the Secondary Examinations. The National Institute of Open Schooling has introduced the re-evaluation of answersheets at the Senior Secondary level. This will be in addition to the already existing system of scrutiny/re-totaling of marks for Secondary and Senior Secondary levels. Candidates who have appeared for the Sr. Secondary exams of NIOS in April-May 2010 or after can apply for re-evaluation of answersheets in theory paper of any subject. There is no provision and procedure for re-evaluation in Practical exams.
27. How to get duplicate NIOS pass certificate?
To get duplicate Marksheet/Migration/Provisional certificate the student needs to get a Bank Draft of requisite fee in favour of Secretary , National Institute of Open Schooling, Payable at NOIDA, along with prescribed application form and any documentary proof (such as photo copy of Identity card or any document received from NIOS) may please be sent on the appropriate address.To get duplicate Pass certificate A Bank Draft of requisite fee in favour of Secretary , NIOS, Payable at noida, along with prescribed application form and original affidavit.
28. Is it compulsory to pass in N.I.O.S theory and practical exams separately?
Pass Criteria for Secondary Course (Class X) in a subject for NIOS is a minimum of 33% marks in the aggregate (Theory plus practical wherever applicable) in the public examination. Pass Criteria for Senior Secondary Course (Class XII) in a subject for NIOS is a minimum of 33% marks in the aggregate as well as separately in theory and practicals in the public examination. The marks obtained in TMA will be shown separately in the marksheet.
Each accredited institution or coaching is supposed to organize Personal Contact Programmes (PCP) on weekends/holidays under the guidance of a facilitator, who is generally a scholar associated with the NIOS Board. During these sessions, teachers (teachers of the school if the school itself is a study centre, or those of a school working in collaboration with the study centre if it is an NGO) help students with the course work.
30. Is there any coaching or tuition service available for NIOS?
SS Coaching would like to introduce ourselves as a motivated and experienced team for proving tuition and coaching for NIOS syllabus Exclusively. What makes us different from other institutes is the amount of experience and success rate that we have given students when they enroll into NIOS with our guidance and suggestions. We offer coaching classes to nios secondary and senior secondary( pcmb/c/e) students in a classroom and batch wise environment in the evenings and mornings and also weekend classes. SS Coaching has excellent ambiance and facilities to make students very dedicated when they come for classes as the syllabus here is completely based on ncert syllabus.
31. What is the Mission and vision of N.I.O.S?
The National Institute of Open Schooling, with international recognition and presence, provides access to sustainable and learner-centric quality school education, skill upgradation and training through open and distance learning and ensures convergence of open schooling organizations, resulting in an inclusive learning society, human resource development, national integration and global understanding. The Mission of NIOS is to provide relevant, continuing and developmental education at school stage upto the pre-degree level through open learning system and through it to make its share of contribution touniversalisation of education, greater equity and justice in society and the evolution of a learning society.
32. Are there any special text books prescribed by the board for NIOS Exams?
The NIOS has its own scholars prepare the study material for various academic and vocational courses that it offers. This material is available in English, Hindi and Urdu medium. They use the National Curriculum Framework, as designed by NCERT, as a source of reference. The study material is designed in a self-explanatory way and it comprises of books, and may include audiocassettes and videocassettes also.
NIOS gives 80 percent and above for really exceptional students and learners. NIOS Board is quite strict in their correction pattern. The subjects which include practical papers will have an advantage than theory papers like Home science, data entry, chemistry, physics etc. Usually NIOS students given their limitations of time or interest in academics, they get 70 to 80 percent average and this is more than sufficient to get into courses that can give you leverage in your career to top courses ahead in your life.
Apply for or NIOS 10th Class Improvement Procedure 2014 is we are providing you the step wise step procedure that will help you in filling the Improvement form for NIOS and also you have a chance to share all your grievances regarding NIOS. You will be amazed after reading that there is no special procedure for applying or appearing for NIOS 10th ans 12th standard Improvement exams.
The NIOS has its own scholars prepare the study material for various academic and vocational courses that it offers. This material is available in English, Hindi and Urdu medium. They use the National Curriculum Framework, as designed by NCERT, as a source of reference. The study material is designed in a self-explanatory way and it comprises of books, and may include audiocassettes and videocassettes also.
So NIOS is not a regular school but an open school where students can study on their own terms, if they have to relocate regularly to new cities, have some physical inability or have performed poorly from other regular exam boards like cbse, icse and up board. NIOS is a programme especially designed for children of poor economic conditions and slow learning capacities like failed students or poor students in education.
37. Is it possible to complete graduation and post graduation from NIOS?
But want to make it clear that NIOS does not provide any Graduation or Post Graduation degrees or courses. The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) (www.nios.ac.in) conducts the 10th and Plus Two examinations and works under the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Its main goals are- Universalisation of education, Greater equity and justice in society, Evolution of a learning society.
38. What are parents responsibilities for childs NIOS Board Exams preparation?
We think this small article may help you to take some simple steps before nios exams that may help you to achieve good marks in nios board exams.I wish you all a very successful life. Contribution from each one of you will have an impact on the world. And it is your duty to serve the society. Be good and kind at heart. Do help your friends those who have difficulties in studies. Above all don't forget to enjoy the beauty of life, while competing for life. So find time to enjoy love everyone help others and be alert in your studies when the time comes and be cautious about your future. All the best, Go ahead with confidence, Life is definitely yours.
39. What are Exemptions available during NIOS exams ?
A candidate who wishes to avail the concession in Examination is required to produce a Medical Disability Certificate of a Govt. doctor from a recognized Hospital/Medical Institution indicating the nature of his/her disability and the extent of the disability.While appearing at the examinations, the candidate will write his/her disability on the top of the answer script, which will also be authenticated by the Centre Superintendent.
40. What are degrees, certificates awarded after clearing nios exams ?
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.
