NIOS Admission 2024: Class 9 repeat students to get enrolment under National Institute of Open Schooling

According to data from the Computer Cell (DoE), 17,308 students have been declared unsuccessful in Class IX for the second time during the 2023-24 session. However, only 6,200 of these students are currently enrolling through the NIOS portal of the DoE. This initiative aims to reduce the high risk of dropout among these students.

NIOS Admission 2024: Government school Class 9 students failed twice to be enrolled in the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) for the academic session 2024-25, according to a directive issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE) to the government schools. According to data from the Computer Cell (DoE), 17,308 students have been declared unsuccessful in Class IX for the second time during the 2023-24 session. However, only 6,200 of these students are currently enrolling through the NIOS portal of the DoE. This initiative aims to reduce the high risk of dropout among these students.

Student Discontinuation Risk

The circular highlights that students who have failed twice are more likely to discontinue their education.

Mandated Support and Counseling

To ensure these students receive the necessary support, heads of government schools are now required to counsel both students and their parents. This counseling emphasizes the importance of continuing education through the NIOS.

Flexible Learning Opportunities

This approach allows students to study at their own pace and select subjects that interest them, with the ultimate goal of reintegrating them into their parent schools after successfully completing Class X.

Commitment to Educational Goals

The directive has received prior approval from the competent authority and reinforces the Directorate of Education's commitment to helping all students achieve their educational objectives.

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