BOSSE

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BOSSE

BOSSE (Board of Open Schooling & Skill Education), Sikkim is an Open School
Board to cater to the varied academic needs of divergent groups of students up to
pre degree level. It offers Secondary and Senior Secondary Courses for all
students, imparting Skills & Vocational education, along with academic
education. The Board of Open Schooling & Skill Education, Sikkim Act 2020 was
passed on 21-09-2020 by the Sikkim Legislative Assembly under Act No. 14 of
2020.

With the aim of strengthening school education across the country, the
Government of Sikkim, through Gazette notification (Act No. 14/LD of 2020) has
authorized BOSSE:

• To impart education at the Secondary, Sr. Secondary level with Skill &

• Vocational education; and

•  To conduct examinations and certify/issue certificates at Secondary, and

• Sr. Secondary level as well as for Skill & Vocational education.

• Some of the salient features of BOSSE are:

•  Flexible Education, with no restriction on choice of subjects and 9 chances to pass and earn the certificate;

•  Combination of Academic and Vocational Subjects;

•  Digital Support through SWAYAM Platform;

•  Transfer of Credits passed from other Boards; and

•  Stand Alone Vocational Courses.

As per M.H.R.D, Government of India O.M dated 7-Sep-2012, the
certificates awarded by BOSSE for Secondary/Sr. Secondary as well as Skill
& Vocational Courses will be valid for higher studies and government jobs,
since this is recognized by State Govt. of Sikkim