Maharashtra State Board of Open Schooling (MSBOS)

Under Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE)

Maharashtra State Board of Open Schooling (MSBOS) operates under the aegis of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), established in 1966 under the Maharashtra Secondary Boards Act 1965. MSBSHSE is the primary state education board responsible for framing policies, syllabus formulation, and conducting SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) examinations across Maharashtra. MSBOS aligns with the rigorous academic standards prescribed by MSBSHSE to offer flexible open and distance learning.

COBSE

Council of Boards of School Education in India

Recognized

MSBSHSE

Under MSBSHSE, Govt. of Maharashtra

Since 1966

Fit India

Fit India Movement Registered

Active

MHRD

Ministry of Education Recognized

Approved

MSBSHSE Established 1966

About MSBSHSE

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) was established in 1966. It is the apex statutory and autonomous body regulating secondary and higher secondary education in the state of Maharashtra. MSBSHSE conducts the SSC and HSC examinations and is one of the largest education boards in India in terms of student enrollment.

For over five decades, the board has been dedicated to ensuring quality education through a standardized curriculum, fair examination practices, and continuous innovation. MSBOS, as the open schooling wing, was established to extend this high-quality education to learners who are unable to participate in the formal, regular schooling system due to various socio-economic or personal constraints.

Background

Maharashtra State Board of Open Schooling (MSBOS) was initiated to provide flexible open and distance education opportunities. Following the robust academic framework of MSBSHSE, MSBOS ensures that education reaches the unreached across all 36 districts of Maharashtra. The certificates issued by MSBOS hold equivalent validity and recognition as those issued by the formal education system, enabling students to pursue higher education and government employment seamlessly.

Our Journey

1966

Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) came into existence under the Maharashtra Secondary Boards Act 1965.

1974

MSBSHSE conducted unified state-level SSC and HSC examinations across Maharashtra.

1990

Introduction of vocational education streams to expand skill-based learning for students.

2005

Initiation of the open schooling framework to accommodate school dropouts, working professionals, and adult learners.

2018

Achieved COBSE recognition, solidifying the national equivalence of MSBOS certifications.

2024

Expanded digital infrastructure, creating an integrated online platform for admissions, learning materials, and examination results covering all 36 districts.

Key Information

Parent Board	Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE)
Board Established	1966 (Under Maharashtra Secondary Boards Act 1965)
Government	Government of Maharashtra
Type	Autonomous Open Schooling Board
Programs	Secondary (10th), Senior Secondary (12th), Vocational Courses
Mode of Education	Open & Distance Learning (ODL)
Recognition	MSBSHSE, Government of Maharashtra, COBSE, MoE (MHRD)
Coverage	Extensive Study Center Network across 36 Districts
Official Website	www.msbos.org.in

Vision & Mission

Vision

To empower learners across Maharashtra by providing accessible, flexible, and high-quality open education, strictly adhering to the prestigious standards established by MSBSHSE since 1966.

Mission

To design and deliver inclusive educational programs catering to diverse learner needs, utilizing modern distance learning methodologies while maintaining complete academic transparency and excellence.

Why Choose MSBOS?

Backed by MSBSHSE (Est. 1966) & Govt. of Maharashtra
No upper age limit for secondary & senior secondary admission
Flexible, self-paced learning with comprehensive study materials
Highly affordable fee structure designed for all socio-economic backgrounds
End-to-end online services for admissions, exams, and results
Certificates fully valid for central/state government jobs & higher university education

Maharashtra State Board of Open Schooling (MSBOS)