NIOS Certificate | Downloading Process, NIOS Certificate Criteria

NIOS Certificate: National Institute of Open Schooling is an autonomous educational institution that falls under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. In a nutshell, NIOS can be compared to other educational boards in India such as CBSE and CISCE as the board administers Secondary and Senior Secondary exams. One main difference that separates NIOS from other contemporaries is that NIOS provides the learner a flexible learning experience. It also forgoes traditional classroom learning, and instead, encourages students to study at their own pace and style.

If the candidate clears the exam, their NIOS certificate/passing certificate will be issued in about six months after the declaration of the results. Provisional as well as Migration Certificates will be issued to the candidates too, provided they clear the exams. The marks sheet will be provided at the candidate’s Academic Study Centres (AI) on the declaration of the results. Please note that NIOS does not issue any School Leaving/ Bonafide/ Character/ Transfer/ Date of Birth Certificates separately to its learners.

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NIOS encourages you to provide your very best – some subjects are quite tough and may require more than a year of preparation. This means you can take subjects which you feel are easy in one year and comparatively difficult subjects the following year. Candidates will be provided certificates as long as they complete the required number of subjects.

NIOS Certificate Criteria

The following are the various criteria for a pass as well as certification. If the students fulfill these criteria, they are eligible for receiving certification from NIOS.

NIOS Secondary Course

Pass Criteria: Candidates must have secured a minimum of 33% marks in aggregate in the public examination. (Including practicals plus theory wherever applicable)
Certification Criteria: Candidates must have passed in five subjects including at least language (BUT not more than two)

NIOS Senior Secondary Course

Pass Criteria: Candidates must secure a minimum of 33% marks separately in practicals, theory and subjects having both and also in aggregate.
Certification Criteria: Candidates must pass in five subjects including one language (BUT not more than two languages)

Downloading Duplicate NIOS Pass Certificate

In case a student requires additional copies of their marks cards or provisional certificates, they can apply for a copy of the same on the official NIOS website. However, students will have to pay a requisite fee – through a bank draft in favour of the Secretary, NIOS, payable at Noida, along with the application form as well as the original affidavit. Please note that the affidavit must be signed by the 1st Class Magistrate along with documents that support proof of the same (such as a copy of your I-card or any other documents that you received from NIOS).

Section Officer
M & M Branch
NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling)
A-24 / 25, Sector: 62, Institutional Area
Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201309

FAQ’s on NIOS Certificate

Question 1.
How can I get a passing certificate from NIOS?

Answer:
If the candidate clears their exams, then their passing certificate will be issued in about six months after the declaration of the results. Additionally, if you want duplicates of your certificate, you will have to send an application along with a requisite fee in the form of a bank draft in favour of the Secretary, NIOS, payable at Noida, UP.

Question 2.
How do I check my NIOS certification?

Answer:
Students can check the status of their online certification through the official portal at https://www.nios.ac.in/student-information-section.aspx.

Question 3.
Where can I collect NIOS Marksheet?

Answer:
The marks sheet will be provided at the candidate’s Academic Study Centres (AI) on the declaration of the results.

Question 4.
Does NIOS provide a School Leaving Certificate?

Answer:
No, NIOS does not provide a School Leaving Certificate. Moreover, NIOS does also NOT provide the following certifications: