Can I apply(register myself) for HSC Board Exam without involving school in between cause I want to leave Schooling and want to appear as an external (private) Candidate. Right Now I'm in 11th - Is there any minimum requirement of merits to apply?

Hello,

Yes, you can appear for the HSC (12th) Board exam as a private/external candidate, but there are certain rules.

Since you are currently in 11th, you cannot directly register for the HSC exam without completing 11th from a recognized school or junior college. Most State Boards require students to have passed or completed 11th standard before they can apply for the 12th Board examination.

There is no minimum percentage or merit requirement to apply for HSC as a private candidate. Your marks in 10th or 11th do not restrict you from appearing for the exam. The main requirement is that you must have passed 10th and completed 11th from a recognized institution.

If you want to leave regular schooling, you can consider enrolling in open schooling systems like the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), which allows students to study privately and appear for board exams without regular school attendance.

It is advisable to check the specific rules of your respective State Board, as eligibility criteria may vary slightly from one board to another.

Hope it helps!