Syllabus

a) The syllabus for Std. VIII to X to be followed by the Secondary school, recognised by the Board shall be the same as were prescribed for corresponding standards by the Government of Goa, under the new ten years patterns, immediately before the appointed day. b) The syllabus for Std. XI and XII to be followed by the Higher Secondary schools recognized by the Board will be the same as prescribed by Government of Goa, before the appointed day. c) The syllabus for Secondary School Certificate Examination and that for Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination referred to above will be the syllabus for Standard X and XII respectively. However, while testing a candidate in the practical examination at the final examination on the basis of the syllabus for Std. X and XII respectively the journals in Science and Technical subjects completed by him in Standards IX-X and Standards XI-XII respectively will be taken into consideration. d) The syllabus referred to in clauses (a), (b) and (c) shall continue to be in force until duly repealed or amended by the Board with the sanction of the Government and any amendments or changes made therein from time to time shall be notified to the heads of the recognized Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools respectively at least six months before the commencement of the academic year from which such changes are to be effective: Provided that the Board may in the interest of the candidates notify such amendments or changes any time during the school year, but not later than six months from the beginning of the academic year.