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AICTE has warned higher education institutions across India not to deny admission to students who completed their schooling through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
AICTE has warned colleges not to deny admission to students with NIOS qualifications. (Representative/File)
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has issued a strict warning to higher education institutions across India regarding the admission practices for students completing their schooling through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). The Council stressed that NIOS qualifications are completely valid and should be treated at par with certificates from other recognized boards such as CBSE, ICSE and State Boards.
The advisory follows several complaints from students who were allegedly denied admission despite fulfilling all the eligibility requirements.
“It has been brought to the notice of the Council that some AICTE-approved higher education institutions have refused to grant admission to students who have passed the examination through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), even though these students satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria,” the council said.
AICTE said denying admission to such students is against the rules laid down under the National Education Policy (NEP) and a violation of their right to pursue higher and professional education. The regulator also clarified the status of NIOS, saying, “NIOS is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and is recognized at par with other national and state boards such as CBSE, CISCE and State Boards of School Education.”
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About NIOS
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) was established to provide flexible and inclusive education to learners who cannot attend regular schools. NIOS offers secondary (Class 10), senior secondary (Class 12), and vocational courses as well as life enrichment and skill development programmes. Its qualifications are recognized by all universities, colleges and government bodies, making them at par with certificates issued by other national and state boards such as CBSE, CISCE and State Boards of School Education.
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