School students who have appeared for their Class 11 final exams can apply irrespective of their group/stream/board. Those who qualify can join the program after passing Class 12.
As mentioned in my other thread (would appreciate a formal reply there ) my daughter has finished NIOS Secondary exams just last month (May 2024). Hence she would be eligible by God’s grace to join the DS program after clearing Senior Secondary in May 2026.
Now we would like to take advantage of the provision to finish the qualifier at 11th level itself so we need not worry about that with 12th exams on hand.
However, NIOS doesn’t really have a 11th standard, and its senior secondary is a two year course after secondary. In which case, will it be acceptable to have completed 10th certificate and age is 16 completed? Note that it is not possible for us to produce any completed 11th certificate as our board itself doesn’t have that provision.
The eligibility requirements for the DS program remain the same regardless of the educational board. For students from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling), the following conditions apply:
The student should have completed their Secondary (10th) examination, which includes English and Mathematics.
By the time of joining the DS program, the student should have completed their Senior Secondary (12th) examination.
The absence of a formal 11th-grade certificate from NIOS is not an issue.
Students can take advantage of the provision to attempt the qualifier exam while in their first year of Senior Secondary (equivalent to 11th grade in other boards)
To prepare for the qualifier, students can participate in the first month of classes offered by the program.
This approach allows NIOS students to take the qualifier exam without worrying about producing an 11th-grade certificate, which NIOS doesn’t provide. The key requirements are completing 10th grade with English and Mathematics, being at least 16 years old, and eventually completing 12th grade before joining the full DS program.
NIOS students can apply with us after completing their 12th grade. Students can only begin the program after finishing 12th grade. Please find our eligibility criteria below.
Anyone who has passed Class 12 or equivalent can apply irrespective of age or academic background. Those who qualify can join the program immediately.
Students who have completed their Class 11 final exams can apply regardless of their group, stream, or board, as long as they can provide proof of completion. Those who qualify can join the program after passing Class 12.
It is expected that the applicants have studied Mathematics and English in Class 10.
Please write to support@study.iitm.ac.in if you have any further queries.
1. Passport size photograph
2. Signature
3. Photo ID Card Scan - Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving License / other Government ID with photo
4. Category Certificate - only for applicants who select SC / ST / OBC-NCL* / EWS
5. PwD Certificate - only for applicants with 40% or more disability
6. Proof of applicant having been permanently disabled OR parent having been permanently disable / killed during war or peacetime operations while serving as a defence / paramilitary personnel. - if applicable
7. Only for those applying to join via JEE-based entry: Scoresheet / admit card / registration receipt as proof of eligibility to write JEE Advanced
It doesn’t even ask for 10th certificate. Only for JEE-based entry it asks for scoresheet which is not applicable to us I guess.
Please confirm whether my understanding is correct:
First we apply based on above documents, then we attend the 4 week qualifier course and clear it. Then after finishing 12th ie senior secondary we can register for actual DS course.
) my daughter has finished NIOS Secondary exams just last month (May 2024). Hence she would be eligible by God’s grace to join the DS program after clearing Senior Secondary in May 2026.