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.
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.
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.
Vision: To empower learners across Uttar Pradesh by providing accessible, flexible, and quality open schooling education that promotes lifelong learning and personal development.
Mission: To deliver inclusive education through open and distance learning systems, ensuring academic excellence, skill development, and equal opportunities for students from all social and economic backgrounds.
CIOS is committed to creating an educational ecosystem that supports innovation, academic growth, and learner success while maintaining transparency and high academic standards.
Valid and recognized open schooling system with structured curriculum.
Study at your own pace with flexible examination and admission options.
Dedicated academic guidance through regional and study centres.
Multiple regional centres ensuring easy access across the state.
Central Institute of Open Schooling (CIOS) offers a wide range of academic programs and student-centric services designed to support learners at every stage of their educational journey.
Flexible secondary-level education for learners who wish to complete their schooling through open and distance learning.
Senior secondary programs with subject flexibility, enabling students to prepare for higher education and career growth.
Skill-based and vocational education focused on employability and practical knowledge.
Academic counseling, examination guidance, study material support, and regional center assistance for smooth learning experience.
Transparent examination system with timely results and certification to ensure student credibility and recognition.