Secondary

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Secondary Programme

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This Course is equivalent to the 10th standard. You can choose the subjects given below. However, you will be required to complete a minimum of five subjects with at least one language or at most two languages, which is compulsory for certification.

Eligibility

  • Students who are above 14 years of age & have passed 8th grade
  • Students may also provide a consent letter stating “I have studied and can pursue the secondary course”
  • Students who may have already completed Secondary schooling may also apply to redo or improve their grades.

How Does it Work?

  1. Enrollment Students can enroll online through the NIOS website or offline by visiting an accredited NIOS center. The enrollment process involves filling out an application form, submitting necessary documents, and paying the required fees.
  1. Course Selection Students must choose a minimum of five subjects, with at least one or at most two languages. The curriculum offers a wide range of subjects, including languages, mathematics, science, social studies, and vocational subjects, allowing students to tailor their education according to their interests and future goals.
  1. Learning Materials NIOS provides self-learning materials in various formats, including printed books, digital content, and audio-visual resources. These materials are designed to be self-explanatory and learner-friendly.
  1. Study Support Students have access to academic support through Personal Contact Programs (PCP) and Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA). These support systems provide an opportunity for students to interact with teachers, clarify doubts, and receive guidance on assignments.
  1. Assessment Students are assessed through a combination of assignments (TMA) and public examinations. NIOS conducts public examinations twice a year, and students have the flexibility to choose the exam dates and centers according to their convenience.
  1. Certification Upon successfully passing the examinations and completing the required assignments, students receive a Secondary Education Certificate, equivalent to a 10th-standard pass from any formal board.

Subjects

GROUP A
Hindi(201), English(202), Bengali(203), Marathi(204), Telugu(205), Urdu(206), Gujarati(207), Kannada(208), Sanskrit(209), Punjabi(210), Assamese (228), Nepali(231), Malayalam(232), Odia(233), Arabic (235), Persian (236), Tamil (237), Sindhi (238)
 
GROUP B: Mathematics(211), Social Science(213), Economics(214), Business Studies(215), Psychology (222), Indian Culture & Heritage (223), Accountancy (224).
With Practicals: Science and Technology(212), Carnatic Sangeet(243), Hindustani Music (242), Painting (225), Data Entry Operations (229), Home Science(216), Data Entry Operation(E)(229)
 
INDIAN TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE (Courses are Offered only in Sanskrit): Veda Adhyan (245), Sanskrit Vyakaran (246), Bharatiya Darshan (247), Sanskrit Sahitya (248)

Guidelines

  1. Five Subjects with at least one language or at most two languages.
  1. Minimum of five subjects.
  1. Two additional subjects can also be taken.
  1. The Learners are however advised to select the subjects as per their plan of study and work.
  1. Minimum one and Maximum two language subjects from group A are permissible for certification. However, a third language can be offered as an additional subject.