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The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has announced the Class 10 examination schedule for nearly 95,000 students in the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. The exams will run from November 3-27, covering various subjects with a 15% syllabus reduction. This restoration of the October-November session was initiated by the Omar Abdullah government to address academic disruptions. The board is committed to conducting transparent and fair examinations.

Key Points: Omar Abdullah Restores Kashmir Class 10 Exams for 95,000 Students

  • 95,000 students from Kashmir and Ladakh to take Class 10 exams
  • Examinations scheduled from November 3-27
  • JKBOSE reduces syllabus by 15% due to academic disruptions
  • Exams cover subjects from Mathematics to Art
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95,000 students to appear for class 10 exam in November in Kashmir, Ladakh

JKBOSE announces November exam session for 95,000 students with 15% syllabus reduction amid academic disruptions

"The government has restored the October-November session in the Valley - Sakina Itoo, Education Minister"

Srinagar, Oct 4

After the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government decided to restore the October-November session for the secondary school examinations in the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), on Saturday, issued the datesheet for class 10 exams in which nearly 95,000 candidates will appear.

After the Omar Abdullah government came to power in the Union Territory in October 2024, Education Minister Sakina Itoo had announced that the government would restore the October-November session in the Valley instead of the March session.

Due to disruption in the academic calendar owing to heatwave, torrential rains, floods, cloudbursts etc, JKBOSE has announced 15 per cent reduction in the school syllabus.

JK BOSE, on Saturday, notified the datesheet for class 10 Annual/Regular 2025 (October-November session), scheduling the examination from November 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In all, nearly 95,000 students from Kashmir division and winter zone areas of Jammu division, including students from Ladakh, are expected to appear for the examination, which the government has restored to October-November session.

As per the datesheet, the exams will commence on November 3 for Mathematics subject followed by Social Science on November 7.

The examination for Science subject has been scheduled on November 11 while English paper will be held on November 14.

The Urdu/Hindi papers have been scheduled on November 17, Computer Science on November 19 while vocational subjects paper will be held on November 21.

Subjects with smaller number of candidates like Home Science will be held on November 23, Music on November 25 and additional/optional subjects, including Kashmiri/Dogri/Bhoti/Punjabi/ Arabic/Urdu/Hindi/Persian/Sanskrit on November 24.

The examination will conclude on November 27 with Painting/Art and Drawing subject papers scheduled on that day.

The consideration of the disruptions in the academic calendar caused due to heatwave, torrential rains/cloudbursts and floods, the JKBOSE has granted concession of 15 per cent syllabus, making attempt of 85 per cent marks equivalent to 100 per cent.

The JKBOSE has urged students to prepare seriously for the examinations while renewing its commitment to conduct the exams in observance of high standards of transparency.

The Board of School Education has exhorted invigilatory staff to be completely professional while discharging their duties in order to safeguard the purity and integrity of exams and requested the school education department to extend cordial support in smooth and fair conduct of the examination.

- IANS

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Priya S
The 15% syllabus reduction is a thoughtful move considering the academic disruptions due to natural calamities. Hope the students make the most of this concession and perform well. My brother is appearing this year - fingers crossed! 🤞
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the government's efforts, I'm concerned about the implementation. The infrastructure in remote areas of Ladakh and Kashmir needs to be strengthened to ensure fair examination conditions for all students.
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Sarah B
It's heartening to see the inclusion of regional languages like Kashmiri, Dogri, and Bhoti in the curriculum. Preserving our linguistic heritage while providing modern education is crucial for cultural diversity. Well done JKBOSE!
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Vikram M
The detailed datesheet with proper gaps between major subjects shows good planning. Mathematics on Nov 3, then Social Science on Nov 7 gives students enough time to prepare. Hope the winter conditions don't affect the exam schedule this time.
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Michael C
As someone who has worked in education sector, I must say the transparency commitment by JKBOSE is commendable. Fair examinations are the foundation of quality education. Hope they maintain this standard throughout the process.

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