The Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC), or matriculation examination is a public examination in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Maldives, and Nepal conducted by educational boards for the successful completion of the secondary education exam in these countries. Students of 10th grade/class ten can appear in these. It is equivalent to the year 10 of the GCSE in England or the first two years of high school in the United States.
Bangladesh
thumb|Map of Bangladesh's nine Intermediate and Secondary Education Boards and their districts
The SSC exam is a national-level public examination. This exam marks the end of a student's secondary education. The exam is conducted by various education boards. These boards include the Dhaka Board, Chittagong Board, Rajshahi Board, Barisal Board, and 3 others. Each board is responsible for different regions of the country. Success in this exam is very important. This exam determines eligibility for higher secondary education (Classes 11 and 12). It also plays a significant role in shaping a student's academic and professional future.
India
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) is a certification obtained by high school students upon the passing of a secondary examination at the end of study at the secondary school level in India. The SSC or SSLC is obtained on passing the "Class 10th Public Examination" which is commonly referred to as "Class 10th Board Examinations" in India. The SSC is also known as matriculation in many states of India. The SSC exam is considered one of the most important exams in India. The percentage of your SSC exams determines which field the child will opt for. The SSC exams form a base for HSC exams, which students appear for 2 years after the SSC exams. The exam is also known as board exams. Students of the SSC Board appear for the SSC Board Exams.
Pakistan
The Secondary School Certificate