Under Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB)

Gujarat State Open School (GSOS) operates under the aegis of Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), established in 1972 by the Government of Gujarat. GSEB is the state education board responsible for determining the policy, administrative, cognitive, and intellectual direction of Gujarat's secondary and higher secondary educational system. GSOS follows the curriculum framework and academic standards prescribed by GSEB for open and distance learning.

COBSE

Council of Boards of School Education in India

Recognized

GSEB

Under GSEB, Govt. of Gujarat

Since 1972

Fit India

Fit India Movement Registered

Active

MHRD

Ministry of Education Recognized

Approved
GSEB Established 1972

About GSEB

The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) was established in 1972 under the Gujarat Secondary Education Act. It is the state education board of Gujarat, responsible for determining the policy-related, administrative, cognitive, and intellectual direction of the state's secondary and higher secondary educational system. GSEB conducts the SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) examinations twice a year and regulates school education across Gujarat.

GSEB has been instrumental in shaping the educational landscape of Gujarat for over five decades. The board ensures quality education through standardized curriculum, fair examination practices, and continuous innovation in teaching methodologies. GSOS, as an autonomous open schooling wing under GSEB, extends the reach of quality education to students who are unable to attend regular schools due to various constraints.

Background

Gujarat State Open School (GSOS) is a Government of Gujarat initiative under the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) to provide open and distance education to students unable to pursue formal schooling. Following the framework established by GSEB since 1972, GSOS offers flexible learning opportunities with recognized certifications across all 33 districts of Gujarat. The certificates issued by GSOS hold the same validity and recognition as those issued by the formal education system under GSEB.

Our Journey

1972

Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) established by the Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat Secondary Education Act.

1973

GSEB conducted first SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) examinations across Gujarat.

1990

GSEB introduced vocational streams and expanded curriculum to meet modern educational needs.

2005

Initiation of open schooling concept under GSEB to reach out-of-school students and working professionals.

2015

Introduced online admission system and digital student records management for open schooling.

2018

Received COBSE recognition and national-level membership for open schooling standards.

2020

Launched online result verification and certificate authentication portal for transparency.

2024

Expanded to 500+ study centers across all 33 districts of Gujarat, serving thousands of students.

Key Information

Parent BoardGujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB)
GSEB Established1972 (Under Gujarat Secondary Education Act)
GovernmentGovernment of Gujarat
TypeAutonomous Open Schooling Board
ProgramsSecondary (X), Senior Secondary (XII), Vocational
ModeOpen & Distance Learning (ODL)
RecognitionGSEB, Government of Gujarat, COBSE, MHRD
Study Centers500+ across 33 Districts
Websitewww.gsos.org.in

Vision & Mission

Vision

To empower learners across Gujarat through accessible, flexible, and quality open education under the established framework of GSEB (since 1972).

Mission

To design open schooling programs catering to diverse learner needs with transparent education delivery as per GSEB standards, continuing the legacy of educational excellence since 1972.

Why GSOS?

  • Under GSEB (Est. 1972), Government of Gujarat
  • No upper age limit for admission
  • Self-paced learning with study materials
  • Affordable fee structure for all
  • Online admission & result services
  • GSEB recognized certificates valid for jobs & higher education