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NIOS Learning Made Joyful for Every Child

Hundreds of interactive games aligned to NIOS OBE-A and OBE-B levels — built for children with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, and more. Learn at home. Learn at school. Learn at your own pace.

No credit card required  •  Play on any device  •  No app to install

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Word Building

English literacy

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Number Games

Maths & counting

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Our Environment

EVS & science

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Daily Living

Life skills

600+NIOS-Aligned Games
10,000+Learners Reached
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6+Special Needs Supported
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A Real Story

Meet Arjun — Learning NIOS His Way

How one child moved from worksheet refusal to daily learning sessions — all through interactive games.

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Arjun, 14 — Autism & NIOS OBE-A Enrolled, Bangalore

Arjun’s mother enrolled him in NIOS Open School after mainstream Class 9 became too overwhelming. He could handle the subjects — but not the pace, the pressure, or the textbooks. Every study session at home ended in frustration.

His special educator introduced EdQueries’ NIOS-aligned English and Maths games. Within the first week, Arjun was completing vocabulary matching rounds on his own. He’d play 15–20 minutes every morning before breakfast — without being asked.

Three months in: he recognised 80+ sight words, could tell time on an analogue clock, and correctly sorted coins for small purchases. His NIOS coordinator noted visible improvement in his assessment readiness.

💡 What changed wasn’t the content — it was how it was delivered. Games gave Arjun control, predictability, and zero judgment.
How It Works

Learning made simple

No downloads, no setup. Just open a browser and begin.

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Pick a Subject

Choose from English, Maths, EVS, and Life Skills — all mapped to NIOS OBE-A and OBE-B levels.

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Play & Practise

Drag-and-drop, memory match, quiz, sequencing — multiple game formats for diverse learners.

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Learn at Their Pace

Unlimited attempts, no pressure. Revisit any activity as many times as needed.

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Track Progress

Educators and parents follow along as learners build skills across NIOS subjects.

How a Session Works

What a NIOS game session looks like

Interactive, self-paced, and built for learners who need a different kind of classroom.

EdQueries — NIOS English OBE-A  •  Word Match

🔤 Match the Word to the Picture

Tap the word, then tap the matching picture.

APPLE
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DOG
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HOUSE
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Progress: 1 of 3 matched

Why this works for NIOS learners

  • Immediate feedback — right or wrong, the child knows instantly
  • No time pressure — learners move at their own pace
  • Retry freely — every activity can be repeated as many times as needed
  • Multi-sensory — visual, auditory, and touch-based inputs
  • Curriculum-aligned — every game maps to a NIOS OBE-A or OBE-B learning objective
  • Works anywhere — browser-based, no app, runs on any device
See It In Action

Watch EdQueries games in action

Interactive games that engage learners with diverse needs — straight from our YouTube channel.

EdQueries Social Skills and Problem Solving game demo
Life Skills

Social Skills & Problem Solving

See how learners practise everyday social situations through story-based interactive games.

NIOS English

WH Questions — Interactive Game Demo

A demo of our popular English WH questions game — designed for NIOS OBE-A learners with autism and language delays.

EdQueries Find the Difference puzzle game demo
NIOS English

Drag the Spelling

Learners drag letter tiles to build words — a kinesthetic spelling activity perfect for dyslexia and OBE-level English learners.

Cognition

Find the Difference — Puzzle Game

A visual discrimination activity that builds attention to detail — great for NIOS OBE learners with Down Syndrome or cerebral palsy.

How This Helps in Real Life

From screen to daily independence

Each game in EdQueries is designed so that what a child practises on-screen shows up in real-world situations.

A typical session: Priya, 16 — Down Syndrome, NIOS OBE-B

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    Opens the Maths course

    Priya’s special educator assigns a money-sorting activity. She sees familiar coin images — the same ones from the local kirana store.

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    Plays the shopping simulation game

    She drags ₹10 and ₹5 coins to match a ₹15 total. She gets it wrong. She tries again. No one tells her she failed — the coins just slide back.

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    Gets it right on the third try

    A small celebration plays. She moves to the next round unprompted. Same skill, new amount. Building fluency without realising it.

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    Uses the skill at the real store

    Two weeks later, Priya hands over exact change at the school tuck shop for the first time. Her mother messages the educator: “She did it herself!”

Measurable outcomes parents and educators track

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Communication

Vocabulary through word-picture matching and sentence-drag games — skills that show up in daily conversations.

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Functional Numeracy

Counting, money handling, and telling time — all NIOS OBE objectives — practised until automatic.

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Reading Readiness

Letter recognition and phonics games build reading foundation at whatever level the child is currently at.

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Independence & Confidence

Learners who complete activities independently develop the confidence to attempt harder tasks — and that transfers to NIOS assessments.

Learning Outcomes

What learners gain from NIOS games

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NIOS OBE Skill Mastery

Games are mapped to specific OBE-A and OBE-B learning indicators — not just broadly to the subject.

OBE-A & OBE-B Aligned
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Retention Through Repetition

Spaced practice through game formats builds long-term retention far more effectively than reading a textbook once.

Unlimited Attempts
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Engagement Without Anxiety

No grades, no timers, no comparison — just learning. Children with ADHD and autism show longer focus during game sessions.

Zero-Pressure Learning
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Trackable Progress

Educators and parents can see which activities have been completed — giving real data for IEP reviews and NIOS assessments.

Progress Monitoring
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Home Learning Support

Parents don’t need training. Assign a game, and your child can practise the same skill the special educator covered that day.

Parent-Friendly
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Any Device, Any Time

Browser-based. No installation. Works on the family phone, a school tablet, or a donated laptop.

Device Agnostic
Who Is It For?

Built for everyone in a child’s learning circle

Whether you’re a parent at home, a therapist, or a NIOS special school — EdQueries has a plan that fits.

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For Parents

  • Supplement your child’s NIOS sessions at home
  • Games on any phone or tablet — no tech skills needed
  • Watch confidence grow with every completed activity
  • Works even if you’re not a trained special educator
Learn more about parent plans →
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For Special Educators

  • 600+ ready-to-use NIOS-aligned activities
  • Assign as in-session work or home tasks
  • Aligns to IEP goals across communication, maths, and literacy
  • Multiple game formats for different learning styles
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For NIOS Special Schools

  • Institutional subscription covering full learner group
  • SCORM + H5P — integrates with Moodle
  • CSR Section 135 eligible for NGO & corporate funding
  • Dedicated support for onboarding and curriculum mapping
Contact us for school plans →
About NIOS & Special Needs

Why NIOS works for children with learning differences

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) offers Open Basic Education (OBE) through its OBE-A, OBE-B, and OBE-C levels — a flexible, self-paced pathway widely used by children with special needs across India. Unlike mainstream school exams, NIOS allows portfolio-based assessment, extended time, and individualised pacing — making it ideal for learners with Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, and intellectual disabilities.

The OBE curriculum covers foundational English, Maths, and Environmental Studies — the same subjects EdQueries’ NIOS game library is built around. Many special schools in India officially enrol students under NIOS rather than state boards, as it offers national qualification recognition without the rigidity of an annual exam cycle.

EdQueries’ NIOS content is also aligned with IEP goal areas commonly set for OBE-level learners — including functional literacy, numeracy, and self-help skills — making it a natural fit for both home learning and structured school sessions.

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What educators & parents say

★★★★★

“Very interactive and useful to make the concepts clear. Students are enjoying it and learning a lot. The NIOS Maths games have been especially useful for our OBE-A group.”

Poonam SuryavanshiRemedial Educator, Mumbai
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“Replaces rote learning with understanding. Brilliantly made software for children with special needs. The individualised learning path is exactly what NIOS learners need.”

Parent FeedbackChennai & Gujarat Families
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“Given the right training and tools, children with disabilities can perform and be gainfully employed. EdQueries is one of those tools that actually bridges that gap.”

Janaki VishwanathFounder, Antharbhaava
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Inclusive schools & NGOs across India

Leonard Cheshire Disability
Akshadhaa Foundation
Muskaan
Kilkaari
Amogh
Satya Special School
Reform Child Development Centre
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

EdQueries is an independent e-learning platform. Our content is aligned to the NIOS Open Basic Education (OBE) curriculum but is not officially endorsed by NIOS. Educators use it as a supplementary resource — similar to how a practice workbook would be used alongside the official textbook.
Currently, EdQueries covers OBE-A and OBE-B levels across English, Maths, EVS, and Computers. We are expanding our library regularly. Schools can contact us for custom subject mapping.
No. EdQueries is entirely browser-based. It works on any smartphone, tablet, or laptop with an internet connection. No installation, no downloads, no setup.
Yes — that’s one of EdQueries’ core design principles. Games are self-explanatory. A child can open an activity and start immediately with minimal adult guidance.
Most educators use EdQueries as daily home practice. A 15–20 minute session with subject-matched games reinforces whatever was taught in school that week. Contact us for institutional plans that integrate with Moodle-based school platforms.

Start your child’s NIOS learning journey today

Hundreds of activities, zero judgment. Every learner moves at their own pace.