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When was the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) established?
When was the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) established?
- November, 1989 (correct)
- January, 1991
- October, 1990
- December, 1988
Which ministry in the Government of India oversees the National Institute of Open Schooling?
Which ministry in the Government of India oversees the National Institute of Open Schooling?
- Ministry of Environment
- Ministry of Education (correct)
- Ministry of Defense
- Ministry of Health
What type of courses does NIOS offer at Secondary and Senior Secondary levels?
What type of courses does NIOS offer at Secondary and Senior Secondary levels?
- Vocational, Academic, and Life Enrichment courses (correct)
- Community oriented courses
- Only Academic courses
- Only Vocational courses
What authority does NIOS have according to a gazette notification by the Government of India?
What authority does NIOS have according to a gazette notification by the Government of India?
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Which organization issued the Equivalence of Senior Secondary Certificate Examination of NIOS?
Which organization issued the Equivalence of Senior Secondary Certificate Examination of NIOS?
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What was the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) formerly known as?
What was the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) formerly known as?
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National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
- NIOS was established in 1989.
- The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India oversees NIOS.
Courses Offered
- NIOS offers academic courses at Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) levels.
Authorization
- According to a gazette notification by the Government of India, NIOS has the authority of an examining body.
Equivalence of Senior Secondary Certificate
- The University Grants Commission (UGC) issued the Equivalence of Senior Secondary Certificate Examination of NIOS.
Former Name
- The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) was formerly known as the National Open School (NOS).
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