ITI and NIOS: Plans are underway to connect NIOS with training institutes like ITI; learn more about the plans..

A piece of good news has emerged for millions of young people pursuing technical education. The government has accelerated its efforts to integrate ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) and NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling). This initiative aims to help students who receive skill training from ITIs but lag behind in further education or employment due to the lack of a valid 10th or 12th-grade certificate. Under the new system, students will be able to acquire both skills and academic qualifications simultaneously, opening up new career paths for them.

ITI Students to Get Access to 10th and 12th Grade Education
Under this government scheme, better coordination is being established between NIOS and ITIs. Now, students studying at ITIs will be able to complete their 10th and 12th-grade education along with their technical courses. With the help of NIOS, they will receive recognized school-level education, enabling them to pursue graduation, polytechnic, or other technical diploma courses.

The biggest benefit of this initiative will be for those students who had to drop out of regular school for some reason. Now, they will be able to continue their training while also acquiring academic qualifications. This will increase employment opportunities and help them meet the eligibility criteria for government jobs.

Credit Transfer
Under the scheme, NIOS recognizes some subjects related to the vocational courses offered by ITIs as credit transfers (TOC). This means that students will not need to study all the subjects again. They will only need to pass one language and one academic subject, significantly reducing their academic burden.

Flexible Examination System
In addition, NIOS has also made the admission and examination process flexible. Students can take online admissions throughout the year and appear for on-demand examinations or public examinations according to their convenience. This facility will be provided through NIOS-recognized ITIs and other institutions. Overall, this scheme will prove to be a double benefit for ITI students, providing them with both skills and academic recognition.

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