Higher Secondary Examination
Higher Secondary Examination (12th board examination) is a centralized examination for class 12 students in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan. All the State School Education Boards, CBSE, CISCE and NIOS conduct exams during the period of March–April every year for students in their affiliated private and public schools. The number of subjects, types of examination (theoretical, practical or both) and grading methods differ among the boards and states. Clearing HSC is mandatory for pursuing higher education or undergraduate courses in India. In India, 10th board examination is referred by SSC (Secondary School Certificate) while 12th board examination is referred by SSSC (Senior Secondary School Certificate). Higher Secondary Certificate.
Higher Secondary Examination is called by different names across India. CBSE, CICSE, and state boards of education conduct 12th class examination on their level for class 12 students in their schools. The examination time frame may be the same or different for the boards. Each board issues its separate time table for higher secondary examinations.
Intermediate Examination[edit]
Higher Secondary Examination is called an Intermediate exam in some Indian states. The Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal and some other states conduct a 12th class exam as an intermediate exam.
Procedure[edit]
Similar to 10th class examination, 12th class exam or HSC exam is conducted at the state level by the state boards of education and at the national level by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). This examination is conducted once a year.
See also[edit]
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