1. Freedom to Learn

• The main aim of NIOS is to 'reach the unreached'. The NIOS follows the principle of freedom to learn i.e., what to learn, when to learn, how to learn and when to appear for the examination are decided by the Learner. There is no restriction of time, place and pace of learning.
• Flexibility The NIOS provides flexibility with respect to : ❖ Choice of Subjects: The learner has the option to choose subjects of his/her choice from the given list keeping in view the passing criteria.
• Admission: The learner has the option to take admission Online under various streams or through Study Centre, Facilitation Centre, Regional Centre for the Secondary and the Senior Secondary Education Courses.
• Examination: The Public Examinations are held twice in an year. Nine examination chances are offered to the learner in five years. A learner can appear in examination during this period as and when he/she is well prepared and can avail the facility of credit accumulation.
• On Demand Examination: The learner has also the option to appear under the OnDemand Examination System (ODES)