About Sr. Secondary Program

The Senior Secondary Level (Class XII) program at Gujarat State Open School is designed for students who have completed their Secondary (Class X) education and wish to pursue higher secondary education through Open & Distance Learning mode. This program is equivalent to Class 12th of any recognized state or national board.

Key Point: The Senior Secondary certificate from GSOS is valid for university admission, competitive examinations, employment, and all purposes where a Class 12th certificate is required.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Age

16 years as on 31st July of admission year

Prior Qualification

Class 10 pass from any recognized board

No Maximum Age

No upper age limit for admission

Subjects Offered

Code Subject Type Maximum Marks
301 Hindi Compulsory 100
302 English Compulsory 100
303 Gujarati Compulsory 100
304 Sanskrit Optional 100
311 Mathematics Optional 100
312 Physics Optional 100
313 Chemistry Optional 100
314 Biology Optional 100
315 History Optional 100
316 Geography Optional 100
317 Political Science Optional 100
318 Economics Optional 100
319 Accountancy Optional 100
320 Business Studies Optional 100
321 Sociology Optional 100
322 Psychology Optional 100
323 Computer Science Optional 100
324 Environmental Science Optional 100
325 Entrepreneurship Optional 100
326 Home Science Optional 100

Note: Students must select minimum 5 subjects including at least one language subject. Additional optional subjects can be chosen as per interest and stream preference.

Required Documents

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport Size Photo (6 copies)
  • Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate
  • Birth Certificate
  • Residence Proof
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Migration Certificate (if applicable)
  • Gap Certificate (if gap in studies)

Fee Structure

Fee Component Amount (₹)
Registration Fee (One-time) 500
Course Fee (Per Year) 3,000
Examination Fee (Per Subject) 700
Practical Exam Fee (Per Subject) 200
Study Material Fee Included
Total (Approx. for 5 subjects) ₹ 7,500
Scholarship: SC/ST/OBC students may avail scholarship as per Gujarat Government norms. Please submit relevant documents during admission.

Examination Pattern

Examinations are conducted twice a year. Students can appear for exams on an On-Demand basis after completing the minimum study period. Each subject carries 100 marks with theory (80 marks) and practical/TMA (20 marks) components where applicable.

Passing Criteria: Minimum 33% marks required in each subject (both theory and practical separately where applicable). Students who fail in one or two subjects can appear for improvement exams.

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