What does NIOS do? The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) provides opportunities to interested learners by making available the following Courses/Programmes of Study through open and distance learning (ODL) mode. Open Basic Education (OBE) Programme for 14+ years age group, adolescents and adults at A, B and C levels that are equivalent to classes III, V and VIII of the formal school system. Secondary Education Course Senior Secondary Education Course Vocational Education Courses ... National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is the board of education under the Union Government of India established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) to provide education to all segments of society under the motive to increase literacy and flexible learning. For any Query - write to lsc (at)nios [dot]ac [dot]in or call Toll Free 1800 180 9393 NIOS Full Form: NIOS stands for National Institute of Open Schooling, it was formerly known as National Open School. NIOS is a board of school education that runs under the Union government of India.