Objectives

This programme is specially for all those who are school dropouts and have started small enterprises, want to work in the Insurance sector as a skilled workforce and contribute substantially to the progress of India. The multi-skill content with hands-on experience of this programme stimulates the intellect by going through concrete operations and then abstracting the concepts. At the same time by giving a variety of skills usable in everyday life, allowing them to form their preferences and know their aptitudes thus enabling them to choose a career. It also improves their self image and gives them confidence and hope for the future. The insurance companies need trained manpower to be present on all India bases. To cater the needs of the insurance industry NIOS has designed a course namely “Diploma in Insurance Services” for the students who have minimum qualification of 12th standard.

Medium of Instruction

Hindi and English

Entry Level

12th Pass

Course Duration

One Year

Essential Course Duration

500 Hours

Course Fee

Rs. 7000/-

Course Components
S.No Title of Component Essential Contact Hrs
Theory Practical
1 Business Environment 60 40
2 Principles of Insurance 60 40
3 Practice of Life Insurance 60 40
4 Practice of General Insurance 60 40
5 Legal Framework 70 30
  Total Duration 500 Hours
Scheme of Examination
S.No Name of the subject / Modules Time (in hrs.) Marks Total
Theory Practical Theory Practical Internal Assessment
1 Business Environment (456) 3 2 80 20 - 100
2 Principles of Insurance (457) 3 2 80 20 - 100
3 Practice of Life Insurance (458) 2.5 2 60 40 - 100
4 Practice of General Insurance (459) 2.5 2 60 40 - 100
5 Legal Framework (460) 3 2 80 20 - 100
Passing Criteria
S.No Name of the subject Certification criteria (percentage)
Theory Practical Internal Assessment Aggregate in each paper module
1 Business Environment (456) 40 50 - 50
2 Principles of Insurance (457) 40 50 - 50
3 Practice of Life Insurance (458) 40 50 - 50
4 Practice of General Insurance (459) 40 50 - 50
5 Legal Framework (460) 40 50 - 50
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