This announcement of NCERT changed the rules, now 10th-12th certificate will get this recognition:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Now, like CBSE or other state boards, there has been a huge and good news for students studying from Open schools. The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has decided that the equal recognition will now be given for class 10th and 12th certificates, which means that these certificates will also get the same importance in admission and government jobs which are given to traditional boards. This step is a huge positive change for millions of students who complete their education with the open schooling system.

This decision will prove to be a boon, especially for those students who do their studies from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) or any other State Open School Board. Earlier many times these students had to face difficulties in taking admission in higher education or applying for government jobs, because their certificates were sometimes ‘less’.

What will be the effect of this decision of NCERT?

1. Ease of higher education: Now after 10th and 12th grade, taking admission in colleges and universities will be easy for these students. Their certificates will be accepted equally, which will open their way to higher education.
2. Equal opportunity in government jobs: This decision is very important for candidates wishing to get a government job. Now students studying from open school will also be able to apply for jobs in government departments without hesitation or discrimination, which will give them equal opportunities.
3. Promotion of open schooling: This step of NCERT will give the open schooling system more acceptance in the society. This is a great option for students who are unable to go to regular schools for some reason.
4. Students’ confidence will increase: This equality will increase the confidence of students. They will feel that their hard work and education is not less than any other student, so that they will be more inspired for their future.

This decision of the government and NCERT is a big step towards making the Indian education system inclusive and equality based. This will ensure that whatever the way to get education, its quality and acceptance will remain the same.