About Secondary Program

The Secondary Level (Class X) program at Gujarat State Open School is designed for students who wish to complete their matriculation through Open & Distance Learning mode. This program is equivalent to Class 10th of any recognized state or national board.

Key Point: The Secondary certificate from GSOS is valid for higher secondary admission, employment, and all purposes where a Class 10th certificate is required.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Age

14 years as on 31st July of admission year

Prior Qualification

Class 8 pass from any recognized school

No Maximum Age

No upper age limit for admission

Subjects Offered

Code Subject Type Maximum Marks
101 Gujarati Compulsory 100
102 English Compulsory 100
103 Mathematics Compulsory 100
104 Science & Technology Compulsory 100
105 Social Science Compulsory 100
106 Computer Applications Optional 100
107 Home Science Optional 100
108 Sanskrit Optional 100

Note: Students must select minimum 5 subjects including all compulsory subjects. Additional optional subjects can be chosen as per interest.


Required Documents

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport Size Photo (4 copies)
  • Class 8 Marksheet
  • Birth Certificate
  • Residence Proof
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Fee Structure

Fee Component Amount (₹)
Registration Fee (One-time) 500
Course Fee (Per Year) 2,500
Examination Fee (Per Subject) 600
Study Material Fee Included
Total (Approx. for 5 subjects) ₹ 6,000
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 and practical components where applicable.

Passing Criteria: Minimum 33% marks required in each subject. Students who fail in one or two subjects can appear for improvement exams.

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