Committee Formed to Frame Academic Calendar for 2026–27
Academic Calendar for 2026: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ), Government of Jammu & Kashmir, has issued Order No. 471-DSEJ of 2025 dated 06-11-2025, announcing the constitution of a committee tasked with preparing the Academic Calendar for the session 2026–27.
The initiative aims to streamline and bring uniformity in the implementation of academic and co-curricular activities across all Government and Private Schools of the Jammu Division, covering both Summer and Winter Zones.
📄 Key Objective
The newly formed committee will design an Academic Calendar that includes:
- Academic schedules for all grades
- Co-curricular activities
- Counselling sessions
- Cultural, environmental, and sports activities
- Celebration of important days and observances throughout the academic year
This comprehensive approach seeks to ensure balanced academic and holistic development for students across schools in Jammu Division.
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👥 Committee Members
The order lists 12 members representing School Education, SCERT Jammu, and Private School Associations.
| S.No | Name | Designation | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Ajeet Kumar Sharma | Chief Education Officer, Jammu | School Education |
| 2 | Mr. Mohinder | Principal, HSS Domana | School Education |
| 3 | Mr. Sunil Khajuria | Principal, HSS Pallanwala | School Education |
| 4 | Mr. Chaman Lal | Principal, HSS Kharah | School Education |
| 5 | Mr. Anshu Thakur | Principal, HSS Sarwal | School Education |
| 6 | Mr. Neetu Gandotra | Principal, HSS Channi Himmat | School Education |
| 7 | Mr. Rakesh Kumar Chobber | Academic Officer | SCERT, Jammu |
| 8 | Mr. Balgar Singh | Academic Officer | SCERT, Jammu |
| 9 | Dr. Hitesh Mahajan | Executive Member | J&K Private Schools Co-ordination Committee |
| 10 | Dr. Adit Gupta | President | FOURI |
| 11 | Dr. Suminder Singh | General Secretary | FOURI |
| 12 | Mr. Gourav Charak | Publicity Secretary | J&K Private School Association |
| 13 | Mr. Sanjeev Luthra | Treasurer | J&K Private School Association |
🧾 Mandate of the Committee
According to the order, the committee will:
- Prepare and submit a detailed Academic Calendar draft for the 2026–27 session.
- Include academic, co-curricular, and cultural activities, ensuring balanced learning opportunities.
- Submit a comprehensive report with suggestions and recommendations to the Directorate within 15 days for approval and subsequent implementation.
🏢 Issued By
Directorate of School Education, Jammu (DSEJ)
📍 Muthi Camp, Jammu – 181205
📧 Email: dse.jammu@jk.gov.in
🌐 Website: www.schedujammu.nic.in
📌 Conclusion
The formation of this committee marks an important step toward ensuring uniform academic planning and coordinated activity schedules across all educational institutions in the Jammu Division.
Once finalized, the Academic Calendar 2026–27 will help align curricular and co-curricular goals, fostering a more structured and enriching learning environment.