Question 1

WHY CHOOSE BOSSE?

Accepted Answer

Flexibility in subject choice and examination, engaging and interesting study curriculum in Hindi, English and Regional Languages, Transfer of Credits up to four subjects, high-quality academic and employment-oriented programmes, and education at an affordable fee – all these make BOSSE a model Open Schooling Board in India.

Question 2

HOW TO TAKE ADMISSION IN BOSSE?

Accepted Answer

Admission to BOSSE is hassle-free, seamless and secure; interested candidates are required to fill the registration form, along with the requisite Fee, with the required documents to take admission in BOSSE. This can be done either online or at the nearest Admission Centre.

Question 3

WHO CAN TAKE ADMISSION IN BOSSE?

Accepted Answer

Anyone interested in upscaling his/her qualifications at Secondary/Sr. Secondary level is welcome!  BOSSE’s Open and Distance Learning (ODL) System targets a diverse group of learners including school dropouts, failed students in Board examination, rural youth, working men and women and learners from the economically underprivileged sections of the society to obtain academic  and skill-oriented Vocational Education.

Question 4

WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO SECONDARY AND SENIOR SECONDARY LEVEL PROGRAMME AT BOSSE?

Accepted Answer

Any person who has completed 14 years of age can apply for admission to the Secondary Programme, even if he/she has not undergone any formal education earlier. He/she will have to submit a valid proof of age as well as a certificate to the effect that he/she can read and understand the study materials as well as write an examination.
A person who has passed class X  can apply for admission to Senior Secondary Programme.

Question 5

WHAT ARE THE MEDIUMS OF STUDIES AVAILABLE IN BOSSE?

Accepted Answer

At the moment, BOSSE offers Secondary and Senior Secondary level programmes in Hindi, English and Nepali medium. Other mediums will be added as per demand.

Question 6

CAN A LEARNER TAKE VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS ALONG WITH ACADEMIC COURSES AT SECONDARY AND THE SENIOR SECONDARY LEVEL?

Accepted Answer

Yes, to make BOSSE courses more meaningful, vocational courses are offered independently or in combination with academic subjects at the Secondary and the Senior Secondary level. In fact, BOSSE encourages students to offer at least one vocational subject.

Question 7

CAN A LEARNER CHANGE A SUBJECT OR TAKE ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS?

Accepted Answer

Candidates can change their subjects after taking admission and appearing in at least one examination. The fee for change of subject is Rs. 500/- per subject for Secondary as well as Senior Secondary programme. They can also take up to two Additional Subjects with the requisite fee.

Question 8

WHAT IS THE PASS CERTIFICATION CRITERIA FOR SECONDARY AND SENIOR SECONDARY LEVEL PROGRAMME?

Accepted Answer

Pass Criteria:

In order to pass, one has to obtain 33% marks in aggregate of 5 subjects as well as a minimum of 33% marks (separately in theory and practical) in individual subjects. Theory also includes marks in Internal Assessment or CA (Continuous Assessment) with 20% weightage.

Candidates have to pass in five subjects including at least one language. If a candidate has opted for one or 2 Additional Subjects, then one language and the best four out of the remaining subjects will be considered.

Question 9

WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE RESULT DECLARATION AND AWARD OF CERTIFICATE?

Accepted Answer

BOSSE declares results of Secondary and Senior Secondary programmes and dispatches the certificates within 6 to 8 weeks after the examination ends.

SR. NO.	NAME OF THE MEMBER	DESIGNATION
1	Prof. (Dr.) Madhulika Kaushik	Chairperson
2	Dr. Kuldeep Agarwal	Vice Chairperson
3	Shri G.P.Upadhyaya, IAS Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Sikkim	Member
4	Ms. Hondala Gyaltsen Director, School Education, Govt. of Sikkim	Member
5	Prof. N. K. Ambasht Former Chairman, NIOS	Member
6	Prof. SVS Choudhry Former Chairman, NCTE	Member
7	Shri Mukesh Kumar Goyal Chartered Accountant	Member

SR. NO.	NAME OF THE MEMBER
1	Dr. B. P. Khandelwal Former Chairman, CBSE
2	Shri. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS (Retd.)
3	Dr. S.C. Garg Former acting Vice Chancellor, IGNOU