The academic department and the vocational education department can be said to be the two most important departments of the KSOS. These two departments develop education programmes and/or courses to give opportunity to the learners to pursue the course of learning of their choice. Both the departments collaborate with each other to develop functional and need/based courses to benefit the learners.
The academic department takes care of academic courses which encompasses the entire school education continuum from primary to pre degree level. The academic department is engaged in development of curriculum and self learning materials, revision of learning materials, together with research and development activities and also provides support in the area of evaluation of learners.
The KSOS academic department has the following units.
This course is equivalent to the Xth standard. You can choose subjects from the scheme of studies given in table-. However, you will be required to successfully complete a minimum of five subjects with at least one language or at most two languages, which is compulsory for certification.
This course is designed for those who have passed the Xth standard or equivalent examination from a recognized board and would like to continue their education towards a senior secondary certification, equivalent to xii standard.
You can choose subjects from the scheme of studies given in table. However, you will be required to successfully complete a minimum of five subjects with at least one language or at most two languages, which is compulsory for certification.
Vocational education and training (vet) is an important element of the nation's education initiative. In order for vocational education to play its part effectively in the changing national context and for India to enjoy the fruits of the demographic dividend, there is an urgent need to redefine the critical elements of imparting vocational education and training to make them flexible, contemporary, relevant, inclusive and creative. The government is well aware of the important role of vocational education and has already taken a number of important initiatives in this area. School-based vocational education in India is currently covered by a centrally sponsored scheme which was mooted in 1988 and was aimed at providing an alternative to the pursuit of higher academic education. One of the objectives of the vocational education programme of NIOS is to meet the need for skilled and middle-level manpower for the growing sectors of economy, both organized and unorganized. The range of vocational education courses has been expanding over the years depending upon needs of learners and market demands. The present vocational education courses of NIOS are meant for both urban and rural sectors.
| Title of the Course | Duration | Entry Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Title of the Course | Duration | Entry Qualification |
| Jute Production Technology | One Year | Secondary Level |
| Plant Protection | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Water Management For Crop Production | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Oyster Mushroom Production Technology | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Poultry Farming | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Typewriting (Hindi) | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Typewriting (English) | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Typewriting (Urdu) | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Stenography (Hindi) | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Stenography (English) | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Secretarial Practice | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Stenography (Urdu) | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Typewriting (Hindi) | One Year | Secondary Level |
| Typewriting (English) | One Year | Secondary Level |
| Typewriting (Urdu) | One Year | Secondary Level |
| Certificate in Computer Hardware Assembly & Maintenance | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
Certificate in Computer Applications
|
One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Word Processing (MS Word) | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Word Processing (MS Word) | One Year | Secondary Level |
| Furniture and Cabinet Making | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Electroplating | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Carpentry | One Year | Secondary Level |
| Solar Energy Technician | One Year | Secondary Level |
| Bio-gas Energy Technician | One Year | Secondary Level |
| Jan Swasthya | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
Certificate in Rural Health for Women
|
One year | IV class pass |
Advanced Certificate in Rural Health for
Women
|
One Year | Pass outs of Certificate in Rural Health for Women |
Certificate in Care of Elderly
|
One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Laundry Services | One Year | Secondary Level |
| Bakery & Confectionery | One Year | Secondary Level |
| House Keeping | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Catering Management | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Food Processing | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Play Centre Management | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Hotel Front Office Operations | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Paripurna Mahila | One Year | Secondary Level |
| Jan Swasthya | One Year | Secondary Level |
| Library Clerk Course | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |
Certificate in Care of Elderly
|
One year | Senior Secondary Level |
| Certificate in Computer Hardware Assembly & Maintenance | One Year | Senior Secondary Level |