Section 9. Powers and functions of Board

It shall be the duty of the Board to take all such steps as it may think fit for ensuring uniform system of school education in the State. The Board shall, - (a) prescribe the common syllabus and text books for each Standard and each course of study in the school; (b) prescribe the norms for conducting the examinations and the minimum standards for the award of certificate; (c)evaluate the standard of school education and suggest recommendations for improvement of school education; (d)constitute such number of committees as it may think fit, for the consideration of any business; (e) advise the Government upon the action to be taken for the purpose of implementing the uniform system of school education; and (f) perform such other functions as may be prescribed.