In India, education is primarily managed and governed by different boards or councils, which oversee the curriculum, examination patterns, and educational policies. Here are the major education boards in India:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
It is a national board of education for public and private schools in India, managed by the Central Government of India. CBSE conducts the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations.
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE)
It is a private board of education in India for students in Class 10. It is managed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).
State Board
Each state in India has its own board of education that manages the schools within its jurisdiction. The State Board conducts the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
It is an internationally recognized education board that offers education to students aged 3 to 19. The International Baccalaureate offers four programs: Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), Diploma Program (DP), and Career-related Program (CP).
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
It is an open school system under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. NIOS offers flexible education programs to learners who want to complete their education through distance learning or open school.
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
It is a private, non-governmental board of education in India that offers the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and the Indian School Certificate (ISC) for Class 12 students.