Class 10 exams from Nov 3
Srinagar, Oct 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced the date sheet for the Class 10th, 11th and 12th Annual/Regular examinations for the October–November 2025 session, scheduling the papers from November 3 between 11 am and 2 pm.
Director Academics of BOSE in a notification said that the decision was taken upon the recommendations received from the DSEK and DSEJ and pleas received from other stakeholders regarding reduction in syllabus due to delayed commencement of academic session this year coupled with disruptions in academic calendar due to heat wave, torrential rains, cloudbursts and floods.
“As approved by the competent authority, it is notified that the prospective eligible students appearing in class 10th, 11th and 12th in the ensuing annual regular, 2025 examination in Kashmir Division and winter zone areas of Jammu Division including UT of Ladakh, shall attempt 85 percent marks which will correspond to 100 percent marks, availing thus 15 percent relaxation in syllabus,” reads the notification.
According to the official notification, around 95,000 students from Kashmir Division, winter zone areas of Jammu Division, and the Union Territory of Ladakh will appear in the examination, which the government has reverted to the October–November session after a temporary shift to the March–April cycle in previous years.
As per the schedule issued by the Board, the examination will commence on November 3 with the Mathematics paper, followed by Social Science on November 7. The Science paper is slated for November 11, while the English paper will be conducted on November 14.
The papers for Urdu and Hindi will be held on November 17, followed by Computer Science on November 19. Vocational subjects will be examined on November 21. For subjects with fewer candidates, Home Science is scheduled for November 23, Music on November 25, and additional or optional languages such as Kashmiri, Dogri, Bhoti, Punjabi, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Persian, and Sanskrit on November 24. The examination will conclude on November 27 with the Painting, Art, and Drawing paper.
In view of disruptions in the academic calendar caused by prolonged heat waves, torrential rains, and flash floods earlier this year, the Board has granted a relaxation of 15 percent in the syllabus for all examinees. This means students will attempt 85 percent of the prescribed syllabus, which will be treated as 100 percent for evaluation purposes.
Officials said the concession was approved to ensure that students who faced academic interruptions due to adverse weather conditions do not suffer academically. “The Board remains committed to safeguarding the interests of students and providing a fair academic environment,” an official said.
JKBOSE has advised students to utilize the remaining weeks for focused preparation, assuring that all arrangements are being made for the smooth and transparent conduct of the examinations. “Students must prepare seriously for the upcoming exams. The Board will ensure that the process is carried out in a fair and efficient manner,” the statement read.
The Board also appealed to invigilators and supervisory staff to maintain the highest levels of professionalism during the examination process. “Invigilatory staff must discharge their duties with full responsibility to uphold the integrity of the examination system. The purity of exams must remain uncompromised,” JKBOSE said.
It also requested the School Education Department to extend full cooperation to ensure hassle-free conduct of the exams in all districts. Special monitoring teams are expected to visit various examination centres to ensure compliance with the Board’s guidelines.
Officials said that logistical arrangements, including seating, stationery, and transport of question papers, are being finalised. The Board is also coordinating with the district administrations to ensure adequate security and supervision during the examination period.
Educational experts have welcomed the Board’s decision to restore the October–November session for Kashmir and winter zone areas, saying it aligns better with the region’s climatic and academic conditions. “
The decision benefits students in Kashmir and parts of Jammu where winter sets in early. The relaxation in syllabus is also a fair step given the disruptions in the current academic year,” a senior school principal said.
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