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BOSSE Senior Secondary Programme (12th Standard)

PDB is facilitating the Senior Secondary Programme (12th Standard) offered by the Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education (BOSSE), Sikkim. This programme is equivalent to the 12th standard under the formal education system and is designed to provide flexible, accessible, and learner-centric education for students who have successfully completed their Secondary (10th) level from a recognized board.

Through PDB, students can enroll in the BOSSE Senior Secondary Programme and continue their higher secondary education with flexibility. The programme is especially suitable for students who require an alternative learning pathway due to personal, professional, or other commitments.

Bosse Secondary Education
Who can apply?

Eligibility & Admission

To enroll in the Senior Secondary Programme, learners must fulfill the following criteria:

  • Age: The minimum age for enrollment is 15 years as of August 31 (for Block I) and February 28 (for Block II) of the year of admission.
  • Educational Qualification: Learners must have successfully completed their Secondary (10th) level from a recognized board.
  • Required Documents: A self-attested copy of the Secondary Certificate must be submitted at the time of admission.
  • No Upper Age Limit: There is no upper age limit, making this programme suitable for learners of all age groups.

Subject Flexibility

BOSSE provides a highly flexible subject selection process. Learners can choose subjects that align with their interests, future academic plans, and career goals.

Group A

Language Subjects

Group B

Core/Elective Subjects

Our academics offerings

List of Subjects for Academic Courses

  • Group A (Language Subjects)
    SI NO SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT
    1 301 Hindi
    2 302 English
    3 303 Urdu
    4 304 Sanskrit
    5 305 Bengali
    6 306 Odia
    7 307 Punjabi
    8 308 Kannada
    9 309 Malayalam
    10 310 Tamil
    11 311 Telugu
    12 312 Gujarati
    13 313 Marathi
  • Group B (Non-Language Subjects)
    SI NO SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT
    1 401 Mathematics
    2 402 Family & Community Studies*
    3 403 Psychology*
    4 404 Geography*
    5 405 Economics
    6 406 Business Studies
    7 410 Physics*
    8 412 History
    9 413 Environmental Science & Sustainable Development*
    10 415 Chemistry*
    11 416 Political Science
    12 418 Biology*
    13 419 Accountancy
    14 420 Law, Justice & Governance
    15 421 Digital Literacy & Computer Science*
    16 422 Sociology
    17 423 Tourism
    18 424 Physical Education and Yoga*

Secondary Programme

Secondary Certificate is equivalent to the Xth standard. Eligibility for taking admission to Secondary Programme is minimum 15 years of age (Before Exam). There is no restriction on choice of subjects and combinations, except that minimum one language has to be taken. BOSSE offers a flexible and comprehensive Secondary Programme equivalents to Class 10. The curriculum is designed following the guidelines of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) to ensure a broad-based and holistic education.

Examination & Certification.

Examinations are conducted as per the rules and regulations of BOSSE. After successful completion of the programme, students will receive the Senior Secondary Certificate issued by BOSSE, Sikkim, which is equivalent to the 12th standard certificate of other recognized boards.

Future Pathways

Opportunities After Completion

Students completing the BOSSE Senior Secondary Programme through PDB can pursue undergraduate degree programmes, professional and technical courses, competitive examinations (subject to eligibility criteria), vocational courses, and employment opportunities in both government and private sectors.

The objective of PDB is to support learners by providing guidance, admission assistance, and academic support for the BOSSE Senior Secondary Programme, helping students achieve their educational and career goals with flexibility and accessibility.

  • Learners have to choose five subjects with at least one and maximum two Language Subjects from Group A and the remaining subjects from Group B.
  • Two additional subjects can be taken from either of the two groups with additional fees as per norms.
  • Cultivate and implement innovative ideas.
  • Subjects with asterisk* have theory as well as practical.