NIOS has developed several means and strategies to help the learners to learn well and be successful. TMA is one of such tool which plays a very important role in learning process through Open and Distance Education System. TMAs help learners to know their progress and attainment level and develop regular study habits. They also help in designing diagnostic and remedial teaching strategy during Personal Contact Programmes (PCPs). There is only one Tutor Marked Assignment in each subject which will be in booklet form. The subject tutors in the AIs will correct this assignments and provide you feedback and suggestions for improvement.
From the year 2013-14 Tutor Marked Assignment in Secondary/Senior examination will carry 20% weightage in the external examination and these marks will be shown separately in the marks sheet along with the external examination paper which will carry 80 marks in each subject.
TMA is applicable for admission through Stream-1. TMA should be submitted before appearing in the Public Examination of the particular subject.