(INFO) National Institute of Open Schooling : On-Demand Examination System (Secondary Level)

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(NIOS) On-Demand Examination System

Introduction

National Institute of Open Schooling has been working on the concept of On-Demand Examination (ODE) at Secondary Level since 2003 in the area of its feasibility and operationalisation. The novel concept of ODE is a great step in the direction of flexibility to the open and distance learning. This will make the total system of examination independent of the time frame and will help the student to take up the examinations as per their wish and preparation. The basic concept of On Demand Examination is that NIOS Student can walk into the examination center as and when he/she feel ready for the examination.

Under the System of ODE, a set of question paper having defined number of items is generated randomly by the computer, out of the already developed question bank on the basis of question paper design and the blue print of the subject, as and when demanded.


The Features

A set of Question Paper is generated randomly by the computer out of already developed Question Bank based on the blue print and paper design of the subject as and when demanded. All such generated Question Papers are different with same difficulty level. For this a huge database of items based on the blue print and question paper design has been developed A number of items having comparable difficulty level are developed for each activated/marked cells of the blue print. These questions covered in the item bank test learning objectives under knowledge, understanding, application and skill competencies of a Student. For identification, all these items are given a code indicating the subject, the content area to which the item belong, the objective being tested, the type of question, the marks allocated to the item and the serial number of the item.

Advantages

The advantages of ODES can be stated as follows:

  • Allows the Student to get assessed when he/ she is ready. Readiness depends on the Student and not on the institution.

  • Attempts to remove the stress of appearing in examination(s), whether for all subjects or in one subject at a fixed time and schedule.

  • Attempts to remove the threat of failure in examination.

  • Removes frustration, loss of self esteem, peer group ridicule, depression etc.

  • Knowledge of results is almost immediate and success, even in one subject, is a strong motivating factor.

  • Degree and level of performance is decided by the Student who can reappear in the examination as many times as one wants, till satisfied.

  • Malpractices will be reduced, as it is a system where the tools for evaluation are unique to an individual Student. Every question paper for each Student is different having comparable difficulty level.

  • Respects the individuality and sovereignty of each Student.

 

Registration for ODE

  • You can avail the ODE after April of the next Year; if you are a registered student of NIOS having an Enrolment No. and a valid Identity card.

  • You can appear through ODES before April of the next year, but not before October of the current year only if he/she has failed in the selected recognised State Boards/CBSE/CISCE exam or could not appear in the final exam of the board due to unavoidable circumstances and has completed studies of class X course. In that case he/she will have to apply with his/her admit card/original marksheet issued by the board or Transfer Certificate(TC) from the last school attended.

  • You may get the ODES Form from Registration counter of NIOS at A-31, Sector 62, NOIDA, UP. To get the ODES Form you can also click here.

  • After filling up the ODES Form, submit the same at the Registration Counter for ODE at NIOS A-31, Sector 62, NOIDA, UP, along with a photograph and the requisite fee (Rs. 125/- per subject + Rs. 25/- for subject involving practical.) through a Bank Draft in favour of "Secretary, NIOS payable at New Delhi. The fees can be deposited through challan form in the Indian Bank, Sector 59, NOIDA. The challan form is available at the Registration Counter of NIOS at NOIDA as well as available on NIOS web site.

Result Declaration

Every Month through NIOS web site www.nos.org & www.nios.ac.in for the ODE conducted during last month

Summary

Venue

NIOS, ODE Unit, A-31 Sector – 62, NOIDA, UP.

Exam in ation Days

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Submission of ODE form

Registration Counter for ODE at NIOS A-31, Sector 62, NOIDA

Exam in ation Fee

Theory Paper Rs 125/- per subject per attempt
Practical Paper Rs 25/- in addition per subject per attempt.

Practical Exam in ation and Venue

On Every Friday for the Exam in ation conducted on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
Venue : Fr. Agnel School, Sector 62, NOIDA, UP

Result Declaration

Every Month through NIOS web site www.nos.org & www.nios.ac. in for the ODE conducted dur in g last month

Courtesy : www.nos.org

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