NIOS Internal Assessment Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA)
The learner's Internal Assessment is done through one Tutor Marked Assignment in each subject. The Assignments are supplied in a booklet form. The Subject Tutors at AIs correct the Assignments of learners and provide their feedback and suggestions for improvement. The Assignments are uploaded on NIOS website from where learners can download them.
Internal Assessment (IA) in Secondary/Sr. Senior examination will carry 20% weightage of theory as continuous and comprehensive evaluation. These marks will be shown in the mark-sheet along with the marks of external examination which will carry 80% weightage in each subject. TMA is applicable for admission through Stream-I only. Assignments should be submitted before appearing in the Public Examination of the particular subject. Assignments will not accepted after passing the subject
TMA is not applicable to learners seeking registration under the Streams II, III & IV.
MOST IMPORTANT
20% weightage of theory is given to Internal Assessment. The public examination covers
remaining 80% of weightage of theory. The result of those learners who do not submit the
Assignments is declared on the basis of Public Examination.
In case the last date so specified happens to be a Public Holiday/Saturday/Sunday, the next working day will automatically be treated as the last date for the purpose.
Note: In case a learner could not submit Tutor Marked Assignment on time at the Study Centre he/she may submit the Assignments alongwith late fee of Rs. 1500/- per subject after due date and after declaration of result till 15th July for April examination and till 15th January for October-
November examination at concerned Regional Centre as per Appendix-B.
