Opening a recognised, flexible and achievable educational pathway for every student who needs an alternative to mainstream schooling — with full expert support every step of the way.
NIOS — the National Institute of Open Schooling — is an autonomous organisation under the Government of India’s Ministry of Education. It is the world’s largest open schooling system and provides flexible, learner-paced Secondary (Class 10 equivalent) and Senior Secondary (Class 12 equivalent) certification for students who cannot access or thrive in conventional mainstream schooling.
NIOS certificates are fully recognised and equivalent to CBSE and all State Board certificates. They are accepted by all universities, colleges, government bodies, defence services and employers across India, and are recognised internationally. NIOS is not an inferior pathway — it is a different, more flexible pathway to the same qualification.
At Sherin’s Rainbow, we provide comprehensive NIOS support — from eligibility assessment and subject selection through to complete tutoring, assignment support and examination preparation — making this pathway fully accessible, achievable and successful for every family we work with.
Reviewing your child’s age, previous educational history, academic level, learning profile and goals to confirm NIOS suitability and identify the most appropriate programme level.
Expert guidance on selecting the right combination of subjects from NIOS’s broad subject catalogue — aligned to the student’s strengths, interests and post-NIOS goals.
Complete, step-by-step assistance with the NIOS online registration portal, document preparation, fee submission and study material ordering.
Scheduled tutoring sessions for each chosen subject — paced to the student’s learning speed, using NIOS curriculum materials and our specially adapted learning resources.
Guidance and support for completing all Tutor Marked Assignments — mandatory coursework components required for NIOS qualification.
Thorough exam preparation using past papers, mock tests and revision programmes — plus full support applying for disability accommodations where applicable.
Pass rate for NIOS students with Sherin’s Rainbow tutoring support
Students successfully certified through NIOS with our support
Students complete registration with full documentation correctly submitted
NIOS students proceed to higher education or employment after certification
| Programme Level | Secondary & Sr. Secondary |
| Age Requirement | 14+ years (Secondary) |
| Tutoring Sessions | Flexible scheduling |
| Exam Format | On-demand / Scheduled |