The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) with approximately 1.6 million learners on roll has emerged as the largest open schooling organization in the world. It offers open and distance learning programme ranging from basic education to senior secondary education and a large number of vocational education courses. It provides opportunities to interested learners by making available the courses/programmes of study through open and distance learning mode. 

• 1. Publications: Academic (07), Annual Reports (10), Annual Accounts and Audit Report (09), Student support Services (01), and general journals (11). 2. Education programmes: Open Basic Education (OBE), Vocational Education and Training (VET), and Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) programme. 3. The NIOS provides online course material, study centre (AI/AVI/OBE) corner, SWAYAM e-books and schools kits, NIOS-D.El.Ed for untrained teachers etc. 4. International Activities, Research & Development Cell, National Consortium for Open Schooling (NCOS) etc. 5. The NIOS provides multiple student support services.