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Govt. of Sikkim Established

BOSSE Senior Secondary
Certificate Program

Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education (BOSSE), Sikkim, is an open schooling board that aims to cater to the varied academic needs of the divergent group of students up to pre-degree level including Secondary/Senior Secondary, skill and vocational education. BOSSE is open schooling education board in Sikkim, was established under Act No. 14 of 2020 of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly, passed on 21-09-2020, according to the Sikkim Act 2020 to promulgate and disseminate the open schooling education at state & national level.

Official Link: https://www.bosse.ac.in/

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Road Map

Admission Types & Cycles

01
Most Common
Normal Admission Cycle (Stream 1)
Conducted in two blocks: October 1 – February 5 for April – May exams, and February 10 – August 5 for October–November exams. The standard route for fresh students meeting eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The learner must have passed Secondary (Class X) from a recognized board.
  • Minimum age of 16 years as on the prescribed cut-off date.
  • No upper age limit — open to learners of all ages.
  • Submission of required supporting documents:Class X certificate, age proof, identity proof, and photographs during the admission process.

Course Duration

Minimum Duration6 months
Maximum Validity5 years
Exam AttemptsMultiple within validity
Upper Age LimitNone
Minimum Age16 years

Subject Combination & Structure

Learners enjoy a wide choice of subjects tailored to their interests and career goals. A minimum of 2 language subjects are compulsory, and certification is awarded upon successfully passing at least five subjects. Examinations may be taken through Public Exams or On-Demand Examinations (ODE) as per eligibility.

15
Total subjects available
5–7
Subjects per learner
2
Compulsory language subjects
5
Subjects required for certification

Exam Mode & Medium

Online & Offline Modes

Examinations are conducted in both online and offline modes at recognized examination centres. The question papers generally include descriptive and long-type answers.

Theory + Practicals

Examinations for non-language subjects are written in English, providing a standardized medium of instruction for core subjects.

English Medium

Examinations for non-language subjects are written in English, providing a standardized medium of instruction for core subjects.

Board-Notified Scheduling

Examinations are conducted flexibly as per the official schedule notified by the BOSSE board, allowing learners to appear when they are fully prepared.

Career & Job Eligibility

The BOSSE Senior Secondary (+2 / Class XII) certificate is issued by a statutory board established by the Government of Sikkim.
Eligible for undergraduate (degree) programs in universities and colleges, subject to institutional norms.
Accepted for government and private sector jobs where a Class XII qualification is required (as per recruitment rules).
Eligible to apply for professional courses and competitive examinations as per respective eligibility criteria.
Valid for diploma, paramedical, technical, and other higher education programs, subject to institutional regulations.
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