This is in continuation with the Office letter No.
NIOS/SSS/ADM/RC/03 dated 19-12-2003 regarding processing fee for
accreditation. In this context, it is to inform that the processing
fee for accreditation has been enhanced from the current amount of
Rs. 2500/- (Two Thousand Five Hundred only) to Rs. 5000/- (Five
Thousand only) for an institution w.e.f 1.4.2006.
The processing fee has to be deposited in the form of two Bank
Drafts, one Bank Draft of amount Rs. 4,000/- and another Bank Draft
of Rs. 1000/- both drawn in favour of Secretary, National Institute
of Open Schooling. On Processing the application by the Screening
Committee, if the institution is not recommended for inspection the
bank draft of Rs. 4,000/- will be refunded to the institution.
The Processing fee of Rs. 4000+1000 is applicable for processing
of accreditation for Academic and Vocational Courses.