NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced that the Class 10 and 12 biannual and private exams for the 2025 session will begin on September 8.
The announcement came after a revision in the exam schedule due to recent inclement weather and flood alerts across the region.
According to the updated schedule, Class 12 exams will be held in the morning shift starting at 10 am, while Class 10 exams are scheduled for the afternoon shift beginning at 2 pm. The board said that the rescheduling was necessary to ensure the safety of students and teachers, as several papers had to be postponed earlier due to adverse weather conditions.
Revised schedule
The exams will begin with Social Science paper on September 8, followed by English on September 10. Science exam is scheduled for September 13, while Urdu and Hindi papers will be conducted on September 15.
Optional language exams are slated for September 17, and vocational subjects will be conducted on September 19. Home Science will take place on September 20, with Art and Drawing scheduled for September 22.
Computer Science is set for September 24, and the final paper, Music, will be held on September 25. All Class 10 exams will be conducted in the afternoon session, starting at 2 pm.
The JKBOSE has urged students to check the revised date sheet and make the necessary arrangements, especially in areas affected by flooding.
Authorities are coordinating with local administrations to ensure smooth conduct of exams and safe transit for examinees. For the latest updates and full schedule, students can refer to the official JKBOSE announcement.
Meanwhile, after an 11-day closure due to heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides, the Directorate of School Education Jammu has issued a directive for all government and private schools in the region to gear up for reopening. Offline classes are expected to resume from September 10, pending safety clearance.
In an official notice, the Directorate instructed all Heads of Institutions (HOIs) and staff to report for duty starting September 8. A mandatory security and safety audit of school buildings has been ordered to ensure the infrastructure is safe for students.