About Dihing Board of Open Schooling (DBOS)

DBOS is India's premier government recognized open schooling board, providing Secondary (10th) and Senior Secondary (12th) education alongside skill and vocational courses for learners of every age. It serves working professionals, school dropouts, rural youth, homemakers, and differently-abled learners with flexible, learner-first pathways.

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What Is Open Schooling and Why It Matters

Choose subjects freely.
Study at their own pace and location.
Appear for exams when ready, with multiple attempts.

Importance of Open Schooling in India

Inclusivity: Brings education to remote areas and marginalized communities.
Employment Readiness: Integrates vocational education with academics.
Alignment with NEP 2020: Supports lifelong and skill-based learning.

Vision of DBOS

Democratize and universalize higher education with non-formal, continuing methods.
Provide education regardless of age, gender, caste, or location.
Offer affordable schooling and uphold educational rights.
Develop local craft and skill-based education aligned with standards.

Mission of DBOS

Bring higher education to every learner in India’s remotest areas.
Provide job-oriented and professional education recognized by sectors.
Revolutionize traditional education with problem-solving curricula.
Promote vocational study that supports rural development.
Encourage lectures, debates, and publication of educational materials.

Key Features of DBOS

Flexible Learning: No age bar, free subject choice, multiple exam attempts.
Academic + Vocational Courses for industry-ready skills.
Credit Transfer: Accepts credits from recognized boards.
Affordable Fees to support all socio-economic groups.
Digital Education with online resources and e-learning.

Why Students Choose DBOS

Nationwide Acceptance of certificates for higher studies and jobs.
Multiple Exam Opportunities: Up to five chances per subject.
Academic + Vocational blend for higher education and employment.
Affordable & Accessible for urban and rural learners.

Government Recognition & Approvals

DBOS holds extensive national recognition and equivalence, ensuring its certificates are valid across India and abroad:

1. Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India
2. Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
3. Council of Boards of School Education in India (COBSE)
4. State & University Equivalence Letters
5. Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh
6. Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)
7. The Gazette of India – Extraordinary Notification
8. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
9. Government of India Lok Sabha
10. Ministry of Education (HRD) Approval

These recognitions guarantee that DBOS certificates are accepted for higher studies, government jobs, and professional opportunities.

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