NIOS Study Centres (Accredited Institutions - AIs)
A NIOS Study Centre, officially called an Accredited Institution (AI), is a NIOS-authorised school or institution that provides academic and administrative support to learners enrolled in Secondary and Senior Secondary courses.
Who Can Become an AI?
- Schools affiliated with CBSE/CISCE/State Boards/any other recognized board
- Overseas institutions may apply through the Indian Embassy
NIOS Network
- 7,700+ Study Centres in India
- 27 Study Centres abroad
Key Functions of Study Centres
Academic Support
- Learner orientation programmes
- Personal Contact Programmes (PCPs)
- Practical labs for science subjects
- Distribution of NIOS study material
- Academic counselling & guidance
- Access to library & ICT platforms (PM e-Vidya, SWAYAM)
- TMA evaluation & feedback
- Exam preparation support
Administrative Support
- Prospectus & admission assistance
- Examination & TMA (assignment) support
- Important notifications (fees, exams, results)
- Subject change/additional subject assistance
- Display of notices, date sheets, exam schedules
- Issuance of marksheets & certificates
- Examination centre duties (as assigned)
- Coordination between NIOS & learners
Choosing Your Study Centre
During NIOS admission, learners select their preferred AI based on proximity for easier travel to PCP classes.
NIOS also provides a Study Centre Locator tool on the official portal, where students can search centres by state, district, and AI code.