Senior Secondary Examination

Senior Secondary School refers to a school that prepares students for both the Secondary (Class-X) and Senior School Certificate (Class-XII) Examinations of the Board, or just the Senior School Certificate (Class-XII).

The All India Secondary School Examination, also known as board exams, is a centralized public examination taken by students in schools affiliated with India’s Central Board of Secondary Education after class 10. Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), and Social Science (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics) are required in this exam, along with any two languages (official medium language and foreign/scheduled languages). Students can also choose from a variety of skill subjects such as information technology, painting, yoga, music, or artificial intelligence. Successful candidates are granted the Secondary School Completion Certificate, School Management System, a Statement of Marks, and a Migration Certificate declaring that the candidate has accomplished Secondary Schooling and can pursue higher education.

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