National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS): Vision, Mission, and Objectives
Vision
To deliver inclusive, sustainable, and universally accessible education, ensuring flexible and high-quality school-level learning and skill enhancement opportunities for all.
Mission
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To offer relevant, continuous, and comprehensive education up to the pre-degree level through an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) framework.
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To advance the universalization of school education.
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To address the educational requirements of prioritized groups, promoting equity and social justice.
Quality Commitment
At NIOS, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, inclusive, and adaptable education up to the pre-degree level via the ODL approach. We strive to meet learner expectations, ensure compliance with standards, and continuously enhance our Quality Management System for sustained excellence.
Objectives
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To offer expert guidance to the Government of India and state governments on developing robust Open and Distance Learning systems at the school level, either upon request or proactively.
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To design demand-driven academic and vocational programs that support lifelong learning and livelihoods up to the pre-degree level.
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To achieve excellence in creating high-quality ODL curricula and learning materials tailored to learners’ needs.
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To accredit institutions to establish efficient learner support systems that facilitate education up to the pre-degree level.
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To enhance the ODL system through dedicated research and development initiatives.
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To promote open schooling nationally and globally by fostering networks, building capacity, sharing resources, and ensuring quality standards.