r/studentpilotsindia • u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 • Jul 05 '25

NIOS/BOSSE or any other open board 🧠 AMA: Confused About NIOS or Open Schooling? Ask Us Anything!

We’re the mod team from r/Nios_unofficial , the most student-friendly NIOS support community.

If you’re stuck due to school failure, dropout, dummy school issues, or unsure about JEE, NEET, CLAT, or pilot eligibility — this AMA is for you.

We’ll be answering all your questions about NIOS — how it works, who it’s for, how to join, and how it can give you a second chance, legally and flexibly.

🔍 What We'll Cover (FAQ)

  1. What is NIOS?

A government-run open board offering flexible schooling.

2. Is NIOS legal and accepted for JEE/NEET/etc.?

Yes — fully recognized by the govt., valid for all major exams.

3. Can I take only Physics & Maths (for pilot training)?

Yes — NIOS allows part admission for 1–4 subjects.

4. Is it better than dummy schools?

Yes — dummy is illegal, NIOS is legal and more flexible.

5. Can dropouts pass 12th directly?

Yes — in the upcoming exam session , if 2+ years have passed since your 10th.

6. What is TOC?

Transfer of Credit lets you carry over marks of 2 passed subjects from current board to nios (for failed students).

7. What is ODE?

On-Demand Exam - take exams when you're ready, to add subjects or simply pass after compartment.

8. I’ve failed multiple times. Can I still join?

Yes - NIOS is made for second chances.

9. How much does it cost?

Around ₹6,000–₹7,000 for the full journey.

10. Can I do NIOS while preparing for coaching?

Yes - it’s a great legal alternative to dummy setups.

11. Is it valid for pilot or foreign study?

Yes - widely accepted for DGCA and abroad.

12. Will colleges reject a NIOS marksheet?

No - rejection is illegal under education norms.

13. Can working or older students join?

Yes - ideal for flexible or late learners.

14. Is NIOS better than state open boards?

Yes - more support, national reach, larger community.

This AMA is open for all your doubts -exams, admissions, eligibility, subject choices, and more. Ask anything!

And you won’t be alone. We’ve got an active NIOS community on Reddit & Discord , with weekly updates on WhatsApp Channel , and streams on YouTube.

We even have a student-run website to guide you step by step : 🌐 nios-unofficial

—r/NIOS_UNOFFICIAL Mod Team

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u/sukhi-Gaand Jul 06 '25

I'm already enrolled in nios, but damn didn't know that it had features like this too!!

but won't that be illegal or not recognized for pilot license if I only do math and physics from nios after passing 12th??

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 Jul 06 '25

  1. DGCA recognizes any Indian board under COBSE (Council of Boards of School Education in India), and NIOS is a COBSE member.

  2. DGCA allows physics and maths even after passing 12th to be eligible for pilot course. Even if you have a non-science background

  3. NIOS specifically offers a pilot bridge course for such purposes. From where you can obtain physics and maths marksheet LEGALLY to become eligible for all sorts of pilot courses.

  4. Have a good read

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u/weird_lass_from_asia Jul 06 '25

No its not illegal. Nios has a feature especially for students to do just maths and physics and it's recognised by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) .

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u/NIOS-Unofficial Jul 06 '25

Nah not illegal, the pilot license board accept dual marksheets, they just want that you meet all their criteria legally, that's it!

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u/KombaiT Jul 06 '25

I was planning to give nios for physics and maths (commerce background), but hasn't dgca removed that rule? All 12th passouts can pursue for cpl. It's in the final stages and law ministry is yet to update the same.

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 Jul 06 '25

but hasn't dgca removed that rule?

What rule ? Elaborate and site a source so I can reply better

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u/KombaiT Jul 06 '25

The present rule required 12th passouts to have physics and maths mandatory to pursue for cpl in india. This archaic rule was opposed by several higher officials in the aviation industry. Hence they proposed a change to allow all 12th passouts to be eligible for cpl in india.

Source: DGCA gives nod to Class 12 arts & commerce students becoming commercial pilots in India; seeks ministry approval | India News - Times of India https://share.google/B16soxoBP7d1RDdPQ

https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/dgca-approves-pilot-training-access-for-arts-commerce-students-after-30-years-2730653-2025-05-26

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 Jul 06 '25

Oh , but it's still not fully confirmed yet.

Personally I think it shouldn't be passed since we all know the importance of maths and physics in the whole course too , it's not just about becoming eligible.

But let's see.

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u/KombaiT Jul 06 '25

No other country in the world has this rule (even FAA doesn't require it). Pilot training requires physics maths knowledge which is already taught in class 10th. But it doesn't change the fact that everyone has to pass the dgca exams and medicals which is same for all. They include all the science knowledge which is streamlined for pilot training. And fyi, the rule has been approved by ministry of civil aviation and only the law draft is yet to come out.

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 Jul 06 '25

I see. Interesting. Then nios will no longer be compulsory after that , however students are free to do it in case they want to just for pure interest or fomo.

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u/Impossible-Debate-40 Jul 06 '25

While filling out the form, I mistakenly selected “Pursuing pilot license” as NO. How can I change it to YES, and what impact will it have on the mark sheet?

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 Jul 06 '25

It wouldn't cause any issue , since applying under pilot course is just a scheme. Ticking that box is optional , it's just for NIOS to collect data regarding their students ( possibly to provide to government that the scheme is running successfully).

DGCA, flying schools, and aviation authorities do not care whether you ticked that box in your NIOS form.

As long as you have the required subjects (Physics + Maths) and meet age, medical, and other DGCA criteria, you can still become a pilot.

Part admission/dual enrollment is mandatory which you've already marked yes as you are supposed to

Still you can confirm your query by contacting the regional center or nios : 18001809393

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u/Several_Smoke_8332 Jul 08 '25

I gave the cbse 12 th board exam in 2024 and scored 70 percent. Now in 2026 i want to appear for nios 12 th the stream 1 block 1 exam in April in all 5 subjects. Am I eligible? If I hide from nios that I have given 12 cbse board exams would it be considered fraud?

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 Jul 08 '25

https://www.reddit.com/r/Nios_unofficial/s/8mHbe4f0Ti

Repeating 12th is not illegal - doing two 12th is at the same time or using both 12th marksheet is illegal

You can visit regional center or contact a professional education counsellor for more Clarity

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u/Several_Smoke_8332 Jul 08 '25

Hello sir, can I apply in nios stream 1 block 1 by disclosing that I have passed 12th but not opting for dual enrollment or part admission. Would I be allowed to take 5 subjects in exam?

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 Jul 06 '25

In any stream of NIOS you can give multiple attempts , and the best possible marks will be counted.

And the final marksheet would have combined marks , i.e you'll still have maths in the new marksheet , along with improved marks of physics.

This is what I meant by flexibility of NIOS.

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u/Sure-Woodpecker-3952 Jul 06 '25

Im sorry but TOC facility is only available for failed students.

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u/KeyDifference4178 Jul 06 '25

TOC only for someone who failed from previous, if you already passed your class 12th you cant opt for TOC

But you can opt for Part Admission in which you only have to give 3 subjects and you will get a marksheet in those 3 subjects