The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, that serves as the world's largest open schooling system
Core Objectives and Mission:-
Alternative Education: It provides a flexible alternative to the formal school system for diverse groups of learners up to the pre-degree level.
Social Goals: Its mission focuses on the universalization of education, promoting equity and justice, and fostering a learning society
Inclusivity: Special attention is given to first-generation learners, disadvantaged groups, and physically or mentally challenged individuals