The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has shared the tentative schedule for the upcoming Annual Regular 2025-26 Examinations for the Summer Zone (Jammu Division).
According to the latest academic plan update, students in Class 10th, 11th, and 12th should gear up, as the examinations are slated to begin in late February 2026. This advance intimation is designed to help students plan their final revision strategies effectively.
Key Exam Dates (Tentative)
The Board has outlined the expected timeline for both the release of the official date sheet and the commencement of the theory exams.
1. Date Sheet Release Timeline
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Class 10th & 12th: Expected by Mid-January 2026.
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Class 11th: Expected by Late January 2026.
2. Examination Start Dates
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Class 10th & 12th: Exams are likely to start around 20th – 25th February 2026.
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Class 11th: Exams are scheduled to begin in Late February / Early March 2026.
Note: These dates are based on the current academic calendar. The final official date sheet with subject-wise timings will be issued separately by JKBOSE in January.
Preparation Strategy
With the exams starting in February, students have roughly two months left for intensive preparation.
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Focus Areas: Complete your syllabus by the end of December.
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January Goal: Use January solely for solving previous year’s question papers and mock tests once the date sheet is out.
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Summer Zone Specific: Since this schedule applies to the Summer Zone, students in Jammu districts (Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur, Reasi, etc.) should treat these dates as their deadline.
Conclusion
While the detailed subject-wise notification is awaited, this tentative schedule serves as a “wake-up call” for all board exam aspirants. Mark February 20th on your calendar as the potential start date and align your study routine accordingly. We will update the direct download link for the PDF date sheet as soon as it is released in mid-January.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When will the JKBOSE Summer Zone exams 2026 start?
For Class 10th and 12th, exams are expected to start between 20th and 25th February 2026. Class 11th exams will follow in late February or early March.
2. When will the official JKBOSE date sheet be released?
The official date sheet is expected to be released in Mid-January 2026 for Class 10th/12th and Late January for Class 11th.
3. Who does this schedule apply to?
This schedule is specifically for the Summer Zone areas (primarily Jammu Division). Winter Zone (Kashmir) exams follow a different schedule.
4. Is this the final date sheet?
No. This is a tentative schedule to help students prepare. The final subject-wise dates will be confirmed in January.
5. How much time do I have left to study?
You have approximately 2.5 months before the exams commence in late February.