<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this Pakistan may not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (June 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this Pakistan may not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (June 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> The Higher Secondary Certificate, also known as HSC or Intermediate or + 2 examination, is a public examination taken by students of Intermediate college (Junior college) in Bangladesh, Pakistan and in the states of Gujarat, Kerala, Telangana, Punjab, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Goa in India . In India the examination structure differs from board to board . But in most of the boards, they are subjective examinations . HSC is an equivalent to GCE A Level in England and 3rd and 4th year of high Schools in United States </P> <P> After 10 years of schooling at primary and secondary level, students (16 +) who succeed in passing the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination have the option of joining a college for a two - year higher secondary education in their respective areas of specialization or enrolling in a technical or polytechnic institute . After the two - year higher secondary education, one has to sit for another public examination called Higher Secondary Certificate Examination conducted by the education boards to qualify for further education . </P>

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