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Board for Open Schooling and Skill Education (Bosse Sikkim)
The Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education, is an independent open schooling board formed by the Sikkim government. It was established under Act No. 14 of 2020, passed by the Sikkim Legislative Assembly, to enable flexible distance learning for secondary (Class 10), senior secondary (Class 12), and vocational skills education up to the pre-degree level.
Secondary (10th)
Secondary certificates are equivalent to the X standard. Admission to the secondary program requires a minimum age of 15 years (before the exam). There are no restrictions on subject choices or combinations, with the exception that at least one language must be taken. Learners can select their subjects from the BOSSE List of Subjects, as shown below:
माध्यमिक (कक्षा 10)
माध्यमिक प्रमाणपत्र कक्षा 10 के समकक्ष होते हैं। माध्यमिक कार्यक्रम में प्रवेश के लिए न्यूनतम आयु 15 वर्ष (परीक्षा से पहले) होनी चाहिए। विषयों के चयन या संयोजन पर कोई प्रतिबंध नहीं है, सिवाय इसके कि कम से कम एक भाषा का अध्ययन करना अनिवार्य है। छात्र नीचे दी गई BOSSE विषय सूची से अपने विषय चुन सकते हैं:
Senior Secondary
The Senior Secondary Programme is equivalent to the XII standard. Those who have successfully completed secondary are eligible for admission to BOSSE's Sr. Secondary Programme. All applicants must produce a self-attested copy of their secondary certificate. There are no restrictions on subject choices or combinations, with the exception that at least one language must be taken. Learners can select their subjects.
सीनियर सेकेंडरी (बारहवीं कक्षा)
सीनियर सेकेंडरी प्रोग्राम बारहवीं कक्षा के समकक्ष है। सेकेंडरी शिक्षा सफलतापूर्वक उत्तीर्ण कर चुके छात्र BOSSE के सीनियर सेकेंडरी प्रोग्राम में प्रवेश के पात्र हैं। सभी आवेदकों को अपने सेकेंडरी सर्टिफिकेट की स्व-सत्यापित प्रति प्रस्तुत करनी होगी। विषयों के चयन या संयोजन पर कोई प्रतिबंध नहीं है, सिवाय इसके कि कम से कम एक भाषा का अध्ययन करना अनिवार्य है। छात्र अपने विषय स्वयं चुन सकते हैं।
Skill and Vocational
The National Education Policy 2020 places a high value on it so that our children can become economically independent and make a living with dignity. BOSSE, Sikkim, has also prioritized skill and vocational education, as evidenced by the board's name, which includes 'Skill Education' in addition to Open Schooling. Giving priority to skills makes education more inclusive.
कौशल और व्यावसायिक
राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति 2020 में कौशल और व्यावसायिक शिक्षा को विशेष महत्व दिया गया है ताकि हमारे बच्चे आर्थिक रूप से आत्मनिर्भर बन सकें और सम्मानजनक जीवन यापन कर सकें। (BOSSE) भी कौशल और व्यावसायिक शिक्षा को प्राथमिकता दी है, जैसा कि बोर्ड के नाम से स्पष्ट है, जिसमें 'खुली शिक्षा' के अतिरिक्त 'कौशल शिक्षा' भी शामिल है। कौशल को प्राथमिकता देने से शिक्षा अधिक समावेशी बनती है।
Group A (Language Subjects)
| SR. NO. | CODE | SUBJECT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101 | Hindi |
| 2 | 102 | English |
| 3 | 103 | Urdu |
| 4 | 104 | Sanskrit |
| 5 | 105 | Bengali |
| 6 | 106 | Punjabi |
| 7 | 107 | Assamese |
| 8 | 108 | Nepali |
| 9 | 109 | Odia |
| 10 | 110 | Kannada |
| 11 | 111 | Malayalam |
| 12 | 112 | Tamil |
| 13 | 113 | Telugu |
| 14 | 114 | Gujarati |
| 15 | 115 | Marathi |
Group B (Non Language Subjects)
| SR. NO. | CODE | SUBJECT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 201 | Mathematics |
| 2 | 202 | Science & Technology* |
| 3 | 203 | Social Science |
| 4 | 204 | Economics |
| 5 | 205 | Business Studies |
| 6 | 206 | Home Science & Human Ecology* |
| 7 | 207 | Psychology* |
| 8 | 208 | Indian Culture & Heritage |
| 9 | 209 | Accountancy |
- 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 BOSSE norms.
- Subjects with an asterisk (*) have theory as well as practical.
Group A (Language Subjects)
| SR. NO. | 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)
| SR. NO. | 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* |
(Bosse Sikkim) FAQs
BOSSE, Sikkim's Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education, offers secondary, senior secondary, and vocational programs tailored for flexible learning. They serve a diverse mix of students, including dropouts, working people, and poor communities.
You can apply online at their website by completing the registration form and submitting scanned copies of the relevant papers. Admission to numerous programs is available around the clock.
BOSSE's recognition and approvals are listed on their website, and their certifications are recognized by the Government of India and other educational institutions such as NIOS.
Students can select a selection of subjects in Hindi, English, and regional languages, with the flexibility to change or add subjects after admission.
Absolutely! BOSSE encourages students to take occupational courses in addition to academic disciplines to improve their employability abilities.
Results are announced 45-60 days after exams. Certificates are sent out quickly after the results are declared.
Yes! The adaptable open schooling approach is suitable for working adults, rural youth, dropouts, and anybody looking for affordable education at their own pace.
Skill & Vocational Programs
Skills and vocational education are essential components of all educational endeavors. The National Education Policy 2020 places a high value on it so that our children can become economically independent and make a living with dignity. BOSSE, Sikkim, has also prioritized skill and vocational education, as evidenced by the board’s name, which includes ‘Skill Education’ in addition to open schooling. Giving priority to skills makes education more inclusive and relevant. The primary goal of BOSSE’s Skill Education Program is to generate employable skilled middle-level workers to close the unemployment gap. BOSSE strives to provide a diverse range of skill-based vocational courses that are applicable for industry placement.
Combination of Vocational and Academic Subjects BOSSE combines occupational and academic themes to make course curricula more successful and career-oriented. Learners can select their vocational subjects from the table provided below:
After 10th Skill Courses
| SR. NO. | CODE | SUBJECT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 224 | Carpentry |
| 2 | 225 | Solar Energy Technician |
| 3 | 226 | Bio Gas Technician |
| 4 | 227 | Laundry services |
| 5 | 228 | Bakery & Confectionery |
| 6 | 229 | Welding Technology |
| 7 | 230 | Data Entry Operations |
| 8 | 231 | Painting & Drawing |
After 12TH Skill Courses
| SR. NO. | CODE | SUBJECT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 435 | Secretarial Practice |
| 2 | 438 | Plant protection |
| 3 | 439 | Furntiture and Cabinet |
| 4 | 440 | Electro Plating |
| 5 | 441 | House Keeping |
| 6 | 443 | Food Processing |
| 7 | 445 | Hotel Front Office Operation |
| 8 | 447 | Soil and Fertilizer Management |
| 9 | 448 | Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables |
| 10 | 449 | Data Entry Operations |
| 11 | 452 | Library and Information Science |
| 12 | 453 | Media & Communication Studies |
| 13 | 454 | Entrepreneurship |
| 14 | 456 | Foundational Stage Care and Education |
| 15 | 457 | Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting |
