Indian Institute For Secondary & Technical Education has been working on the concept of On-Demand Examination (ODE) at Secondary Level in the area of its feasibility and operationalization. The novel concept of ODE is a great step in the direction of flexibility to the open and distance learning. This will make the total system of examination independent of the time frame and will help the student to take up the examinations as per their wish and preparation. The basic concept of On Demand Examination is that IISTE Student can walk into the examination Venue/Center as and when he/she feel ready for the examination. At present, ODES is being conducted at iiste HQ at DELHI and at its 100+ Regional Centres/Sub Centres of IISTE in the following subjects at Secondary (10^th)and Sr.Secondary(12^th) level.

The advantages of ODE can be stated as follows

• Allows the Student to get assessed when he/ she is ready. Readiness depends on the Student and not on the institution.
• Attempts to remove the stress of appearing in examination(s), whether for all subjects or in one subject at a fixed time and schedule.
• Attempts to remove the threat of failure in examination.
• Removes frustration, loss of self esteem, peer group ridicule, depression etc.
• Knowledge of results is almost immediate and success, even in one subject, is a strong motivating factor.
• Degree and level of performance is decided by the Student who can reappear in the examination as many times as one wants, till satisfied.
• Malpractices will be reduced, as it is a system where the tools for evaluation are unique to an individual Student. Every question paper for each Student is different having comparable difficulty level.
• Respects the individuality and sovereignty of each Student.

Every Month through IISTE web site www.iiste.education for the ODE conducted.

• After due processing the ODES result will be declared and published through IISTE web site during last week of every month for the examinations conducted during the preceded month.
• The mark sheet and other documents will be printed only for overall pass candidates by IISTE and will be sent to the concerned Regional Centre for dispatch to the individual candidate.
• The other candidates wanting mark sheet can send their request through an application attaching the Internet print out and bank draft of Rs.500/- in favour of Founder, IISTE, payable at kolkata to Section Officer, Or can directly pay to the IISTE – bank account.
• For the purpose of Mark Sheets and certification, all the candidates appearing during May till October will be considered under April Examination of that year. And all the candidates appearing during November till April will be consider under preceeding October Examination.
• "Re-Checking" or "Re-Evaluation" as per IISTE examination norms is allowed in case of ODE also. The candidate may apply to Admin Dept (Evaluation) for this on the prescribed proforma available on the IISTE web site along with requisite fees mentioned in the proforma.