NIOS **Level B** is the Open Basic Education level equivalent to **Class V** in the formal school system, and NIOS describes OBE as an elementary education programme for school drop-outs and out-of-school learners through accredited agencies.
## What Level B covers
- It sits between Level A and Level C in the NIOS OBE structure.
- NIOS material listings show Level B subjects such as **Hindi, Maths, EVS, and Basic Computer Skills** in the English and Hindi medium tracks.
- Successful learners at this level receive certification jointly from the accredited agency and NIOS.
## How it fits in
- Level A is equivalent to Class III, Level B to Class V, and Level C to Class VIII.
- NIOS says learners enroll through nearby **Accredited Agencies**, which also conduct the examinations under NIOS norms.
## Practical note
If you are asking because you want admission or study material, the most useful next step is usually to identify the nearest accredited agency or regional centre in your area, since enrollment and exams are handled through those centres.
## What Level B covers
- It sits between Level A and Level C in the NIOS OBE structure.
- NIOS material listings show Level B subjects such as **Hindi, Maths, EVS, and Basic Computer Skills** in the English and Hindi medium tracks.
- Successful learners at this level receive certification jointly from the accredited agency and NIOS.
## How it fits in
- Level A is equivalent to Class III, Level B to Class V, and Level C to Class VIII.
- NIOS says learners enroll through nearby **Accredited Agencies**, which also conduct the examinations under NIOS norms.
## Practical note
If you are asking because you want admission or study material, the most useful next step is usually to identify the nearest accredited agency or regional centre in your area, since enrollment and exams are handled through those centres.
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