National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) Exams

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) offers education at Secondary and Senior Secondary levels through open schooling, catering to diverse learners. Each level has its own syllabus and exam pattern. Here's a breakdown:

Secondary Level (Class 10):

⚫ Subjects: NIOS offers a wide range of subjects, including languages (Hindi, English, Urdu, etc.), Mathematics, Science & Technology, Social Science, Vocational subjects, Life Enrichment courses, and more.
⚫ Syllabus: You can access the detailed syllabus for each subject on the NIOS website: https://www.nios.ac.in/online-course-material/secondary-courses.aspx

Exam Pattern:

⚫ Theory exams are conducted for most subjects.
⚫ The duration of exams is generally 3 hours.
⚫ The passing marks are 40% for theory papers and 33% for practicals (where applicable).

Senior Secondary Level (Class 12):

⚫ Subjects: Similar to Secondary level, NIOS offers diverse subjects at Senior Secondary level. You can choose subjects from six groups: Group A (Languages), Group B (Science), Group C (Commerce), Group D (Humanities), Group E (Vocational), and Group F (Others).
⚫ Syllabus: Access the syllabi through this link: https://nios.ac.in/student-information-section/syllabus-sample-question-paper%28sr-secondary%29.aspx

Exam Pattern:
⚫ Theory exams are conducted for most subjects.
⚫ The duration of exams is generally 3 hours.
⚫ Minimum passing marks are 40% for theory papers and 33% for practicals (where applicable).
⚫ Students must choose a minimum of 5 subjects.

Additional Resources:
⚫ Sample Question Papers: NIOS provides sample question papers for each subject to help you understand the exam format and question types. Download them from here: https://nios.ac.in/student-information-section/question-paper-of-previous-year-examination-academic.aspx
⚫ On-Demand Examinations: NIOS conducts ODES (On-Demand Examinations) at selected centers for some subjects. These exams offer more flexibility to candidates. More information is available here: https://nios.ac.in/on-demand-examination.aspx

Remember:
⚫ The details above are general guidelines. For specific information about the latest syllabus and exam pattern for your chosen subjects, always refer to the official NIOS website or contact your nearest NIOS study center.