Senior Secondary

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Senior Secondary Programme

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This course is designed for those who have passed the 10th  standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board and would like to continue their education towards a Senior Secondary Certification, equivalent to XII 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 have passed Secondary Schooling (10th Grade)
  • Students who may have already completed Sr.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 in the Senior Secondary Program choose a minimum of five subjects, with the option to include up to two languages. The range of subjects is broader, with options that cater to various academic streams such as Science, Commerce, and Humanities.
  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 Senior Secondary Education Certificate, equivalent to a 12th standard pass from any formal board.

Subjects

GROUP A Hindi(301), English(302), Bangla (303), Tamil (304), Odia (305), Urdu(306), Gujarati (307), Sanskrit (309), Punjabi (310)
 
GROUP B
Mathematics(311), Psychology(328), Economics(318), Business Studies(319)
With Practicals: Painting (332), Data entry Operation(336), Home Science(321), Geography(316)
 
GROUP C
History(315)
With Practicals: Physics(312), Library and Information Sc.(339), Environmental Science(333)
 
GROUP D
Political Science(317), Military Studies(374)
With Practicals: Chemistry(313), Mass Communication (335)
 
GROUP E
Accountancy(320), Military History(375) With Practicals: Biology(314), Introduction to Law (338)
 
GROUP F
Sociology(331), Tourism(337),
With Practicals: Computer Science(330), Physical Education and Yoga(373)
 
INDIAN KNOWLEDGE TRADITION (Offered only in Sanskrit)
Veda Adhyan(345), Sanskrit Vyakaran(346), Bharatiya Darshan(347), Sanskrit Sahitya(348)
 

Guidelines

  1. Five Subjects with at least one language or at most two languages.
  1. Learners can opt for only one subject from each of Groups C, D, E, and F
  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.
 
 
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