Name of the Scheme | Nationa Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) |
Objectives of the Scheme | To Conduct class for neo-literates those who wanted to continue education can be enrolled in NIOS for attaining 3 stages parallel to the formal education standards
Stage 1 - III std
Stage 2 - V std
Stage 3 - VIII std |
No.of Districts were the Scheme is implemented | All districts in Tamil Nadu |
Period of Scheme | Continuously |
Beneficiaries | Neo-literates, school drop-outs and non-starters (above 15 years) |
Funds Position | 100% grant by Government of India |
Learning Pattern | Through Continuing Education Programme |
Education qualification of Preraks | Preraks - 10th Std Passed
Supervisors - 12th Std Passed |
Contact Officer | District Collector/District Adult Education Officer/District Educational Officer |
For any complaint to whom to be contacted | 1. District Collector
2. member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Literacy Mission Authority, Chennai 6
3. Director, Directorate of Nonformal and Adult Education, Chennai 6
Phone: 044 28272048 and 044 28277039 |