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Vaishnodevi Medical College Admission Controversy: 90% Kashmiri Muslim Students Selected Through NEET Merit Sparks Political Storm

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Vaishnodevi Medical College Admission Controversy: 90% Kashmiri Muslim Students Selected Through NEET Merit Sparks Political Storm

Merit or Identity? Vaishnodevi Medical College Admissions Trigger Political Storm as Kashmiri Muslim Students Dominate First MBBS Batch By: Javid Amin | 20 November 2025 The newly established Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVIME) in Katra, Jammu, opened its doors this year with high expectations. Built under the prestigious Shrine Board, the state-of-the-art medical college was envisioned as a transformative institution for healthcare and medical education in the region. But the release of its first MBBS admission list triggered an unexpected and explosive debate — one that has…

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JKBOSE Cracks Down: Four Schools Face Affiliation Cancellation, Eight Fined for Violating Textbook Rules | Parents Allege Forced Purchases & Curriculum Mismatch

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JKBOSE Cracks Down: Four Schools Face Affiliation Cancellation, Eight Fined for Violating Textbook Rules | Parents Allege Forced Purchases & Curriculum Mismatch

Four Schools to Lose Affiliation; Eight Others Fined for Violating JKBOSE Textbook Rules: Parents Expose Reality Behind SRO 123 Enforcement By: Javid Amin | 19 November 2025 For years, private schools across Jammu & Kashmir have been instructed to follow a simple, non-negotiable rule: only JKBOSE-prescribed textbooks shall be used in classrooms. This directive, backed by SRO 123, was designed to protect parents from excessive textbook costs and ensure standardization across schools. However, recent developments have exposed a deep disconnect between policy and practice. In a significant action, the Jammu…

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Winter Vacations in Kashmir 2025: Early December Break Announced for Primary Schools | Full Details, Academic Plan & Weather Insights

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Winter Vacations in Kashmir 2025: Early December Break Announced for Primary Schools | Full Details, Academic Plan & Weather Insights

Winter Vacations for Schools in Kashmir to Start in Early December 2025: A Detailed Analysis of the Announcement by Education Minister Sakina Itoo By: Javid Amin | 19 November 2025 Winter in Kashmir is not just a season — it is an experience that shapes the daily rhythm of life. As temperatures drop sharply across the Valley, the annual conversation around winter school vacations becomes not only expected but essential. In 2025, the Education Department of Jammu & Kashmir has taken a proactive step by announcing the winter break for…

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Girls Lead the Way! JKBOSE 12th Results Showcase Impressive Performance

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Girls Lead the Way! JKBOSE 12th Results Showcase Impressive Performance

JKBOSE Class 12 Results for 2025 Announced Srinagar, April 30, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has officially declared the results for the Class 12th annual examinations for the academic year 2024-25 today, April 30, 2025. Students who appeared for the examinations in both the soft and hard zone areas can now access their results online. The JKBOSE conducted the Class 12 examinations from February 15 to March 17, 2025, for the soft zones and from February 20 to March 20, 2025, for the hard…

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BOSE Guidelines Ignored: Private Schools Force Parents to Buy Specific Textbooks

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BOSE Guidelines Ignored: Private Schools Force Parents to Buy Specific Textbooks

Private schools forcing to buy textbooks other than prescribed by BOSE: Parents Parents in Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district have raised concerns over alleged exploitation by private schools, which are reportedly forcing students to purchase textbooks other than prescribed by Board of School Education Department. Several parents have voiced frustration, claiming the schools are disregarding official regulations and imposing arbitrary book prices that range from two to three thousand rupees per set. Parents said that they were being directed to specific bookstores, with no alternatives offered, and that…

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JKBOSE Takes Center Stage: Standardized Textbooks Across All J&K Schools from Class 1 to 12

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JKBOSE Takes Center Stage: Standardized Textbooks Across All J&K Schools from Class 1 to 12

The implementation of common curriculum in government and private schools for all classes is set to become a reality as the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) has directed all the private schools to prescribe textbooks published by the Board, for all classes (1st primary to class 12th) from the upcoming 2024-25 academic session. The Director Academics JKBOSE in a public notification has directed all the private schools not to force any parent or students to purchase books and material other than those published and prescribed by JKBOSE.…

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