Open Schooling
Open Basic Education (OBE):
Level A: Equivalent to Class 3; Minimum age for admission is 8 years.
Level B: Equivalent to Class 5; Minimum age for admission is 10 years.
Level C: Equivalent to Class 8; Minimum age for admission is 13 years.
Secondary Programme (Class 10): For students who have completed Class 8 or have equivalent basic education.
Minimum Age: 14 or 15 years.
Senior Secondary Programme (Class 12): Available in Arts, Science, and Commerce streams.
Eligibility: Must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board.
Minimum Age: 16
Certificate Programs (6 Months – 1 Year): Graphic Designer, Front Office Operator, Beautician, and Digital Marketing Executive.
Diploma Programs (2 Years): Foundational Stage Educator.
Vocational Courses: Offered in sectors like healthcare, IT, agriculture, and tourism.
Board:
Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education (BOSSE).
Recognitions:
Established under Act No. 14 of 2020 by the Government of Sikkim.
Ministry of Education (MoE).
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE).
Integrated with Digilocker.


