Board of Open Schooling & Skill Education (BOSSE) is an open schooling board established under Act No. 14 of 2020 by the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. The board provides flexible education opportunities through Secondary, Senior Secondary, Skill and Vocational Education programmes, supporting learners who wish to continue or complete their education through an open schooling system.
BOSSE offers a flexible learning and examination system designed to meet the needs of students from different educational backgrounds. Learners can choose subjects according to their educational requirements and continue their studies while managing work, personal responsibilities, or other commitments. The board also provides study-related resources and examination opportunities through its open schooling framework.
BOSSE is a member of the Council of Boards of School Education in India (COBSE) and its certificates are integrated with DigiLocker for digital access. The board focuses on providing accessible education, skill development, and alternative learning pathways for students seeking Secondary, Senior Secondary, Skill and Vocational education.
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Established By |
Government of Sikkim under Act No. 14 of 2020 |
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Ministry of Education |
BOSSE is listed in the Ministry of Education, Government of India list of School Boards |
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NIOS Recognition |
Recognized by National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) |
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COBSE |
Included in the COBSE list of Boards |
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DigiLocker |
BOSSE is included in the DigiLocker issuer list |
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Academic Programmes |
Secondary, Senior Secondary, Skill & Vocational Education |
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Learning Mode |
Open Schooling with flexible learning options |
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Subject Flexibility |
Flexible choice and combination of subjects |
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Transfer of Credits |
Transfer of Credits up to four subjects |
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Study Materials |
Academic curriculum designed for Secondary and Senior Secondary learners |
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Certificate Recognition |
Recognized by NIOS and various recognized institutions and organizations |
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Verification |
Marksheet and certificate verification facility available |
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Skill Education |
Employment-oriented Skill & Vocational Programmes |
BOSSE learners can pursue further education, skill development and employment opportunities after completing their Secondary or Senior Secondary education. The programmes are designed to provide flexible learning opportunities for students, working learners and those who wish to continue their education.
Popular opportunities after BOSSE include:
BOSSE's flexible open-schooling system enables learners to complete their Secondary and Senior Secondary education while preparing for higher studies, skill development and future career opportunities.
BOSSE (Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education) is a recognized open schooling board established by the Government of Sikkim to provide flexible education opportunities to learners. It offers Secondary and Senior Secondary education along with skill and vocational education programmes. BOSSE is included in the list of school boards maintained by the Ministry of Education and is associated with organizations such as COBSE and DigiLocker. Its flexible learning system is particularly suitable for students who want to continue or complete their school education while managing other personal, academic or professional commitments.