The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has issued an urgent circular regarding the conduct of Higher Secondary Part-I (Class 11th) Annual/Regular 2025 (Oct-Nov Session) practical examinations for the Winter Zone of Jammu Division.
Contrary to the usual internal assessment, the Board has announced that External Examiners will be appointed for these practicals, although the venue remains the candidates’ own schools.
Below, we break down the critical details of the circular dated December 08, 2025.
Key Highlights of the Circular
For quick reference, here are the official details extracted from the notification.
| Detail | Information |
| Zone | Winter Zone of Jammu Division |
| Class | 11th (HSP-I) Annual Regular 2025 |
| Exam Venue | Respective Affiliated Schools (Self-Centres) |
| Examiner Type | Appointed Externally |
| Condition | Min. 25 candidates per subject required |
| Notification Date | December 08, 2025 |
“External” Examiners in “Parent” Schools
The circular clarifies a hybrid model for this session due to the extreme cold weather conditions:
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Venue (School-Based): To safeguard students from the chilly weather, the practicals will be conducted in their respective parent schools (Govt./Private). This ensures 100% attendance and convenience.
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Assessment (External): However, to maintain the integrity of the process, the examiners will be appointed externally. The Heads of Sub/Branch offices have been directed to prepare centre notices and appoint these external practical examiners accordingly.
Condition for Self-Centre:
The facility of conducting exams in the parent school is subject to the condition of having a minimum of 25 candidates per subject in that institution.
Official Quote: “The examiners for conducting practical assessment shall be, however, appointed externally… It is, as such, enjoined upon all the Heads of the concerned Sub/Branch offices to… appoint practical examiners accordingly.”
Directives for Schools
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Sub/Branch Offices: They must prepare the external practical centre notices immediately.
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School Heads: Ensure facilities are ready for the external examiners and students.
Conclusion
As of December 08, 2025, Class 11th students in the Jammu Winter Zone should prepare for their practicals knowing that external evaluators will be visiting their schools. This is a shift from a purely internal system, adding a layer of formal assessment to the school-based venue.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Will Class 11th practicals be held at other centres?
No. The venue is your own school (Parent School).
2. Who will take the practical exam?
An External Examiner appointed by JKBOSE will conduct the assessment, not your regular class teacher.
3. Is this applicable to Kashmir Division?
The circular specifically mentions the “Winter Zone of Jammu Division.”
4. What if my school has fewer than 25 students in a subject?
The circular states the school-based facility is subject to having a “minimum 25 candidates per subject.” Schools with fewer students may likely be clubbed with nearby centres, though specific details on this clause will be provided by local Sub-offices.