The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary Education, Pune came into existence on 1st January, 1966, as per the Maharashtra Act No.XLI of 1965 (called as Maharashtra Secondary Boards Act 1965) to regulate certain matters pertaining to secondary education in the State of Maharashtra. The Act was amended in 1977 and the nomenclature of the Board has been changed to "The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education."
As a State level organisation, the Board substantially contributes towards upgrading educational standards and introducing innovations in the field of secondary and higher secondary education. The Board is diverse, mass participative education system with a broader base of access that provides the benefits of uniformity and diversity. Over a period of 3 decades, the Board has grown tremendously in terms of schools and number of students.
The Indian National System of Education envisages a common education structure throughout India that places thrust on common school system and a common core curriculum. The Board has fulfilled this national obligation by providing uniform curriculum with a flexible scheme of studies suitable to the needs of students. The schools and students enjoy and share common previleges as regards curriculum, text books, examinations and academic innovations.
Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education,
Pune
Maharashtra
India
