SSLC
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The Secondary School Leaving Certificate (commonly referred to as SSLC) is a certification obtained by a student on successful completion of an examination at the end of study at the secondary schooling
level in India.
fundamentally consists of five years of primary schooling, followed by five years of secondary school
ing. The SSLC must be obtained at the end of term of study at the secondary school, after which a student can study at a Entrance Examination, which is sometimes called a Pre-University Course
(PUC), for two years. After this twelve-year period of study a student may enter a university
for undergraduate studies. Alternatively, after obtaining the SSLC, a student may choose to attend an industrial training institute
where one can be trained in skills necessary for technical occupations. The other options include joining polytecnic for a three year course of diploma in engineering and then further pursing degree in engineering after the completion of diploma.
that the school is affiliated with, and not by members of the faculty of the school. The performance of a student in the SSLC examination is one of the factors in admission to Pre University Courses in India. Therefore, the SSLC is often regarded as the first important examination that a student undertakes.
Secondary education
Secondary education is the stage of education following primary education. Secondary education includes the final stage of compulsory education and in many countries it is entirely compulsory. The next stage of education is usually college or university...
level in India.
Relevance of the SSLC
The Indian system of educationEducation in India
Education in India is provided by the public sector as well as the private sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: federal, state, and local. Child education is compulsory. The Nalanda University was the oldest university-system of education in the world...
fundamentally consists of five years of primary schooling, followed by five years of secondary school
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
ing. The SSLC must be obtained at the end of term of study at the secondary school, after which a student can study at a Entrance Examination, which is sometimes called a Pre-University Course
Pre University Course
Pre University Course, popularly known as PUC is an intermediate course of duration two years conducted by state education boards in India. A person desiring admission to any Indian university must pass this course. The course can be considered a bridge course to prepare students for university...
(PUC), for two years. After this twelve-year period of study a student may enter a university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
for undergraduate studies. Alternatively, after obtaining the SSLC, a student may choose to attend an industrial training institute
Industrial training institute
Industrial Training Institutes & "Industrial Training Centers" are training institute which provide training in technical field and constituted under Directorate General of Employment & Training , Ministry of Labour & Employment, Union Government of India.-Structure:Industrial Training Institutes ...
where one can be trained in skills necessary for technical occupations. The other options include joining polytecnic for a three year course of diploma in engineering and then further pursing degree in engineering after the completion of diploma.
Importance of the SSLC
The SSLC is obtained by passing a public examination, i.e., an examination that has been formulated by the regional board of educationBoard of education
A board of education or a school board or school committee is the title of the board of directors or board of trustees of a school, local school district or higher administrative level....
that the school is affiliated with, and not by members of the faculty of the school. The performance of a student in the SSLC examination is one of the factors in admission to Pre University Courses in India. Therefore, the SSLC is often regarded as the first important examination that a student undertakes.
See also
- Central Board of Secondary EducationCentral Board of Secondary EducationThe Central Board of Secondary Education is a Board of Education for public and private schools, under the Union Government of India.-History:...
(CBSE), India - National Institute of Open SchoolingNational Institute of Open SchoolingThe National Institute of Open Schooling , is the Board of Education for open schools in India. It was established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Government of India in 1989 to provide education inexpensively to remote areas...
(NIOS), India - Council for the Indian School Certificate ExaminationsCouncil for the Indian School Certificate ExaminationsThe Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations is a private, non-governmental board of school education in India. It conducts two examinations in India: the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education and the Indian School Certificate...
(CISCE), India - Boards of Education in IndiaBoards of Education in IndiaThe following boards of education have been recognized by Government of India#Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education#Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education#Assam Higher Secondary Education Council#Assam Board of Secondary Education...