Free Education for SC & STs
Jharkhand State Open School provides free education up to secondary/ senior secondary level, especially to the children belonging to Scheduled Tribes. It was observed that there was an urgent need to reach the STs, socially and educationally disadvantaged classes and other culturally, economically, geographically weaker sections of the society in the State of Jharkhand
Admissions Open (Session MAY-2019)
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Secondary level (Class X)
in the secondary/high school certificate (Class X) course those who have completed 14 years of age as on 1st August of the year in which admission is sought for on the basis of and declaration to the effect that the candidate has studied enough to be able to pursue secondary certificate course under the open learning mode.
Senior Secondary level (Class XII)
in the senior secondary / intermediate certificate course those who have completed 16 years of age as on 1st August of the year in which admission is sought for after qualifying in the entrance test prescribed to pursue senior/ higher secondary courses under the open distance learning mode.
Dual Enrollment & Part Admission
Under this provision, if you are studying in a regular school, or have already passed Secondary/ Senior Secondary examination or any other higher education from any recognized Board, you may opt for up to four subjects of your choice, to update knowledge and educational qualifications. However, on passing, only the Mark sheet will be issued and no other certificate will be issued.
Validity of the Academic Certificates
Certificates, Diplomas, Vocational Certificates or other academic distinctions awarded by the Board stand automatically recognized for the purpose of employment for post and service under the State Government provided it has been awarded as per the Statutes and Regulations of the Board.
Secondary, Senior Secondary Certificates, or other academic distinctions awarded by the Board shall be recognized for the purpose of further education in other State Secondary / Senior Secondary Boards or Universities and higher learning Institutes, provided it has been awarded as per the Statutes and Regulations of the Board.
Vocational Education Courses and Skill Development Initiatives in Jharkhand
Workshop on Skill Development & Vocational Training Initiatives in Jharkhand by JSOS