Students can appear for optional subjects in Maharashtra HSC board exams this year The new batch of students seeking admissions to FYJC this year will not be given these subject options by junior colleges Students appearing for Class 12 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) board examinations will be allowed to appear for the chosen optional subjects this year, directed the state school education department. The department released a government resolution (GR) on Monday allowing students of HSC board one last chance to appear for optional subject exams that were not in the Group A, B and C option given to junior colleges.