About CIOS

Central Instittute of Open Schooling Uttar Pardesh, Lucknow was established on 1st December, 1986. Earlier, the Regional Centre, Lucknow was looking after whole of Uttar Pradesh but with the creation of new state of Uttarakhand and expansion and decentralisation of various activities, new Regional Centres at Aligarh, Varanasi, Dehradun and Noida were established and districts from the jurisdiction of Regional Centre, Lucknow were transferred to these Regional Centres. Even after such divisions, Regional Centre, Lucknow is still one of the largest Regional Centres in terms of jurisdiction and enrolment of learners.

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Our Mission & Vision

Central Institute of Open Schooling Uttar Pradesh (CIOS) is committed to providing flexible, inclusive, and quality education to learners who are unable to pursue formal education through regular schooling.

Our mission is to empower students from all sections of society by offering open and distance learning opportunities that are affordable, accessible, and recognized. We focus on skill development, academic excellence, and lifelong learning.

Our vision is to become a leading open schooling institution that supports learners in achieving their educational goals and contributes to social and economic development.

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Quick Highlights

  • ✔ Established in 1986
  • ✔ Government Recognized Board
  • ✔ Flexible Learning System
  • ✔ Study Centres Across UP
  • ✔ Student-Centric Approach

Why Choose CIOS

Central Institute of Open Schooling Uttar Pradesh provides flexible, affordable and recognized education for students across the state.

Recognized Board

Government recognized open schooling board with valid certification.

Flexible Learning

Study at your own pace with flexible exam schedules.

Multiple Courses

Secondary, Senior Secondary & vocational courses available.

Student Support

Dedicated support for admission, exams and results.

15+

Years of Experience

1 Lakh+

Students Enrolled

100+

Study Centres

100%

Student Satisfaction

Courses & Student Support

Central Institute of Open Schooling Uttar Pradesh (CIOS) offers a variety of academic programs designed to meet the needs of diverse learners. Our courses provide flexibility, recognized certification, and student-friendly learning methods.

Academic Programs Offered:

  • ✔ Secondary Level (Class 10th)
  • ✔ Senior Secondary Level (Class 12th)
  • ✔ Open Schooling Programs
  • ✔ Skill-Based & Vocational Courses
  • ✔ Re-Admission & Improvement Options

In addition to academic programs, CIOS provides continuous support to students through academic guidance, counseling, and regional study centres.

  • ✔ Admission & examination assistance
  • ✔ Study material & academic guidance
  • ✔ Student counseling & support services
  • ✔ Regional centres across Uttar Pradesh

Student Benefits

✔ Flexible study schedule

✔ Recognized certification

✔ Affordable fee structure

✔ Supportive learning environment

✔ Career-focused education