Age eligibility for Admission at Drishti:Â 13 years and above
Population: Students in the above age group, for whatever reason are unable to compete in the SSC/ICSE/HSC/CBSE board curriculum, but are desirous of obtaining a 10th / 12th class, by nationally recognized board certification. These may include those experiencing Learning Difficulties, diagnosis of Learning Disabilities/Slow Learners, other CWSEN
Subjects Offered in Drishti for Secondary Examination: English, Data Entry Operations, Business Studies, Home Science, Basic Computing Skills (Vocational Subject)
Subjects Offered in Drishti for Senior Secondary Examination: English, Data Entry Operations, Mass Communication, Business Studies, Certificate in Data Entry Operations (Vocational Subject)
Schedule:Â
For Secondary School: Timings: 9:00-1:00 pm.
For Senior Secondary: Timings: 1:30-5:30 pm.
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Faculty:Â Founder Director, Dr. Smita Desai (PhD), Educational Psychologist & Special Educator, (RCI registration number AO 1362) together with a team of qualified and experienced special educators with B.Ed. /M.Ed. qualifications.
NIOS primarily serves the educational requirements of students who encounter challenges in keeping pace with the conventional school curriculum. This system displays heightened sensitivity towards the occupational and practical needs of learners, thus encompassing a curriculum that spans both academic and vocational domains.
Operationalizing a learner-centric approach through Open and Distance mode, NIOS endeavours to extend its reach to diverse groups, including those who are physically, mentally, socially, and geographically disadvantaged. This objective is achieved by employing suitable learning and delivery mechanisms.
Distinguished by its expansive subject offerings, NIOS provides a broader spectrum compared to traditional schools. Learners enjoy the autonomy to craft their subject combinations in alignment with their personal needs and aspirations. NIOS students engage with thoughtfully designed self-instructional materials, allowing them to progress at their own pace and choose when to take examinations based on their preparation levels. Notably, credit accumulation is also integrated into the framework, and learner registration remains valid for a span of five years.
Earning a Secondary or Senior Secondary certificate from NIOS carries the same recognition as certificates granted by other educational boards. While NIOS primarily offers courses in English, Hindi, and Urdu mediums, the secondary level introduces additional options such as Telugu, Gujarati, Malayalam, and Marathi. Remarkably, NIOS learners actively participate in a variety of competitive examinations; however, adherence to eligibility criteria is requisite.
Age Eligibility for Xth NIOS Registration: 14 years as of 31st July
Age Eligibility for XIIth NIOS Registration: 15 years as of 31st July
For further details about the programmers offered, eligibility and concessions available to the child please visit the official NIOS Website: www.nos.org