J&K Govt officially restores Nov-Dec academic session

Srinagar, Nov 06: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the J&K Board of School Education (JKBOSE) to conduct board examinations for classes 10th to 12th from February 15, 2025, aiming for completion by March end.
This decision marks a shift back to the November-December academic session for higher classes starting with the 2025-26 academic year, as per an official order by Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar Gupta.
The Council of Ministers passed a resolution on October 30, 2024, to reestablish the traditional academic calendar for the Kashmir region and the winter zone of Jammu. For the academic year 2024-25, the November-December schedule will also be reinstated for classes 1st to 9th, with exams planned for late 2024.
In a move impacting the current academic year, JKBOSE will commence exams for classes 10th to 12th on February 15, 2025. Furthermore, class 8th summative assessments will be organised by schools under the revised structure from this academic session onward.