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Matric is commonly used for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC), usually covering classes 9 and 10. Your board sets the syllabus, subject options, exam dates and paper rules. Check the current information for your own board and session.
Boards can update courses, paper patterns and exam instructions. Start with the latest syllabus or scheme of studies on your board’s official website.
What to do in class 9 and 10
- Confirm your board. Ask your school which board will issue your SSC result and certificate.
- Check your session. Find the syllabus and scheme that apply to your current class and exam year.
- Confirm your subjects. Use the board’s current list and your school’s subject registration. Groups and subject choices are not identical everywhere.
- Prepare from the right material. Use the notified syllabus, textbook list, model paper and practical instructions for your board.
- Keep exam details together. Note the admission or registration deadline, fee instructions, roll-number slip process and date sheet when the board publishes them.
Choosing what to study after Matric
After SSC, students may consider science, humanities, commerce, technical or other Intermediate programmes. Names and available subject combinations vary by board and college. Ask the college about its current groups, required SSC subjects, marks, fees and application dates.
If you plan to apply to a university or professional programme later, check the current admission rules for that programme before choosing your Intermediate subjects. Do not assume that a subject combination guarantees admission.
Find your official board information
Use our board directory for syllabi, model papers and past-paper links. It includes direct official pages where we could confirm them and official board homepages where you must find the current downloads or notifications section.
Quick checklist
- Board and exam session confirmed
- Current syllabus saved or printed
- Subject registration checked with school
- Model paper and practical guidance checked
- Exam dates and roll-number-slip instructions checked on the official board site
Education sources checked 13 November 2026. Information can change. Check the official source for current dates, rules and instructions.