#KashmirEducation Archives

J&K Government Takes Over 215 Jamaat-e-Islami-Linked Schools: What It Means for Education, Politics, and Society

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 Editor

J&K Government Takes Over 215 Jamaat-e-Islami-Linked Schools By: Javid Amin | 22 Aug 2025 Education in the Crossfire of Politics and Policy Education is often seen as a neutral, noble pursuit, free from politics. Yet in conflict regions like Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), schools are not just places of learning—they are arenas of ideology, influence, and power. The recent decision of the J&K government to take over 215 schools affiliated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) is a historic move that has triggered debates on governance, legality, student welfare, and politics.…

How Merit in Kashmir is Dying a Silent Death: Reservation Policy, Quotas & The Future of Youth

August 22, 2025 Editor

Merit in Kashmir Under Threat: Is Reservation Policy Killing Hard Work? By: Javid Amin | 21 Aug 2025 The Silent Collapse of Merit in Kashmir In Kashmir today, the death of merit isn’t announced with headlines or slogans. It doesn’t come with the sound of breaking glass or mass protests. Instead, it’s quiet, systemic, and deeply corrosive. Every young student in the valley grows up with one belief drilled into them: study hard, score high, and success will follow. For decades, this has been the lifeline of Kashmiri families. Parents…

A Call for Academic Awakening in Jammu & Kashmir: Building Local Medical and Engineering Colleges for Self-Reliance and Excellence

June 26, 2025 Editor

A Call for Academic Awakening: Building Our Future Brick by Brick By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 26 June 2025 For too long, Jammu and Kashmir has sent its best and brightest youth out of the region in search of professional degrees and opportunities. This intellectual exodus has drained our human capital and diluted our collective progress. But now, more than ever, it’s time to rewrite the script. The time has come for the region to take bold strides toward academic self-reliance—and that begins with the establishment of private medical…

Why Kashmiri Students Choose Iran: Lower Costs, Cultural Kinship & Medical Dreams Amid Conflict

June 17, 2025 Editor

A Tale of Two Valleys By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 17 June 2025 In the cool Himalayan foothills of Kashmir and the sun‑drenched plains surrounding Iran’s Zagros Mountains, two valleys share more than geography—they share educational aspirations. Today, an estimated 2,000 Kashmiri students in Iran are pursuing medical and other professional degrees. Half of them are young women, breaking barriers back home while embracing new experiences abroad. Their journey underscores a blend of economic calculation and cultural connection—an irresistible mix that has, over decades, earned Kashmir the affectionate nickname “Iran‑e‑Sagheer”…

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

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Editor

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…

Exams on Hold, Dreams on Pause: BOSE’s Bizarre Decision Leaves Students in Despair

December 15, 2023 Editor

Uncertain Futures: J&K Students in Limbo as Board Rejects Exam Forms Thousands of students in Jammu and Kashmir are facing an uncertain academic future after the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) refused to accept their class 10th examination forms. This controversial decision, shrouded in legal complexities, has sparked outrage and anxiety among students, parents, and educators. The saga began in 2022 when the J&K government amended the Education Act 2002, setting new guidelines for land and building usage by private schools. This led to a government order…

Foggy Kashmir Mornings: A Disruption to School Routines

November 15, 2023 Editor

Kashmir’s Dense Fog Throws School Schedules into Disarray The dense fog that has descended upon Kashmir in recent weeks has caused significant disruptions to school routines, making it challenging for students to reach their schools on time and safely. The thick fog, which often persists until mid-morning, reduces visibility and slows down traffic, making it difficult for buses and private vehicles to navigate safely. Impact on Students and Parents Students and parents have expressed their concerns about the impact of the foggy weather on their schedules. “It’s very difficult to…