3.55 Lakh Students to Appear for Annual Board Exams in J&K

This year, 3.55 lakh students will write their Class 10 to 12 annual board examinations across Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has designated 3,676 examination centres to accommodate these students in soft and hard zone areas.

Key Statistics

1. Total Students Appearing:
   • Soft Zone: 3,17,136 students
   • Hard Zone: 38,827 students
   • Overall: 3,55,963 students
2. Examination Dates:
   • Class 10 (Soft Zones): Begins February 15, 2025
   • Class 12 (Soft Zones): Begins February 15, 2025
   • Class 11 (Soft Zones): Begins February 18, 2025
   • Hard Zone Dates: Yet to be announced
3. Exam Centres Distribution:
   • Class 10:
     • Soft Zones: 114,413 students in 1,313 centres
     • Hard Zones: 18,579 students in 240 centres
   • Class 11:
     • Soft Zones: 109,137 students in 1,004 centres
     • Hard Zones: 11,536 students in 130 centres
   • Class 12:
     • Soft Zones: 93,586 students in 873 centres
     • Hard Zones: 8,712 students in 116 centres

JKBOSE Exam Management

• Annual Schedule: JKBOSE conducts 13 exams annually, including:
  • Six regular exams: Three for soft zones and three for hard zones (Classes 10-12).
  • Three private exams for students needing re-evaluation.
  • Two exams each for D.Ed and State Open School (SOS).
• Duration:
  • Class 10: 11 days of exams
  • Classes 11 and 12: 9 days each
• Arrangements: JKBOSE has completed preparations, including the designation of centres and logistical arrangements for smooth conduct.

Academic Session Changes

The J&K government has restored the November academic session for schools in Kashmir. As a result:

• Exams up to Class 9 were held in November-December 2024.
• Starting this academic year, all JKBOSE exams, including Classes 10 to 12, will also be conducted in the November-December timeframe in Kashmir.

This move aims to streamline the academic calendar and align it with the regional climatic and logistical requirements.