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Union Education Secretary Proposes Abolishing Class 11 Board Exams in Jammu & Kashmir

October 1, 2025 Editor

A Bold Step Toward Educational Transformation By: Javid Amin | Srinagar On September 30, 2025, during a high-level review meeting held at SKICC Srinagar, Union Secretary of School Education and Literacy, Sanjay Kumar, made a significant proposal that could reshape the education system in Jammu and Kashmir. He called for abolishing the Class 11 board examination, emphasizing the need to streamline assessment methods, reduce academic pressure, and align state practices with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Review Meeting: Who Was Present? The meeting was attended by top officials…

J&K Prepares for Annual Board Exams: 93586 Students in Soft Zones

February 15, 2025 Editor

93586 students to write exams in 873 centres in J&K’s soft zone areas; Education Minister directs officers to ensure conducive atmosphere for exams Srinagar, Feb 14: As many as 93586 students are scheduled to write their class 12th annual regular examination on Saturday (February 15) , to be conducted by JK Board of School Education (BOSE) in soft zone areas of Jammu and Kashmir. As per the official figures, 102298 students across Jammu and Kashmir have registered for class 12th annual regular examination out of which 93586 fall in soft…

Winter Vacation in Kashmir: DSEK Submits Proposal Due to Severe Weather

December 4, 2024 Editor

DSEK Proposes Phased Winter Vacation for Kashmir Schools Srinagar, December 3, 2024 – The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has submitted a proposal to the government, suggesting a phased winter vacation for schools in Kashmir starting from December 9, 2024. This decision comes in response to the severe weather conditions, including a cold wave and dense fog, which have made it difficult for students to travel to and from school safely. Phased Vacation Schedule According to the proposal, the winter vacation for classes up to 2nd primary will begin…