Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Matriculation examination, is a public examination in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Maldives conducted by educational boards for the successful completion of the secondary education exam in these countries.
It also plays a significant role in shaping a student's academic and professional future.
Admission to Colleges: Top-performing students can apply to prestigious institutions, where competition is tough.
Considering Future Career Paths: Post-SSC choices influence career paths whether aiming for professional courses like engineering or medicine or pursuing academic disciplines.
Provincial boards conduct the exams at provincial level and Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education conducts the exams at federal level.
Secondary School Certificate examinations for Dhivehi and Islam are mandatory for Maldivian students studying in Grade 10.
This certificate is checked when accepting job applications in the Maldives for Maldivians.