The Directorate of School Education Kashmir has mandated new operating hours for educational institutions across the Kashmir valley. These revised timings apply to all government, government-aided, and recognized private schools, effective from November 1 . Simultaneously, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) confirmed the schedule for its Class 10 annual exams for 2025, set to run from November 3 to 27 . JKBOSE also announced a significant 15% syllabus relaxation for students in Class 10, 11, and 12, responding to academic delays.
Revised School Operating Hours
Schools situated within the Srinagar municipal limits will now operate daily from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM . This new five-hour schedule commences from the upcoming Saturday. The adjustment impacts thousands of students and teaching staff within the city’s educational framework. Parents and guardians must update their routines to align with these changes.
For educational institutions located outside Srinagar municipal limits, new operating hours are established from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM . This schedule provides five consistent hours of instruction and learning activities. The Directorate of School Education Kashmir issued a direct order, instructing all affected schools to strictly adhere to these revised timings without exception. Compliance ensures uniformity in the academic calendar across different regions.
The updated schedules replace previously enforced operating hours. Formerly, schools within Srinagar municipal limits, and those in other areas of Kashmir province, functioned from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Schools situated outside these specific areas previously operated for a longer duration, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The current revisions aim to optimize daily school operations and student learning experiences across the valley.
These adjustments reflect an effort to streamline the academic day. School administrators received clear directives for immediate implementation. The Directorate emphasizes the importance of following the new timings for consistent educational delivery.
JKBOSE Class 10 Annual Exams 2025
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education will conduct its annual Class 10 examinations for the 2025 session from November 3 to November 27 . This examination period follows a challenging academic year marked by significant disruptions. The Board attributed these delays to severe weather events, including torrential rains, cloudbursts, and widespread floods.
In response to these academic session setbacks, JKBOSE has introduced a crucial 15% syllabus relaxation . This measure provides relief to students in Classes 10, 11, and 12. The relaxation acknowledges the learning time lost due to the earlier environmental calamities. It aims to reduce academic pressure on students preparing for board examinations.
Syllabus Relaxation Mechanism
The 15% syllabus relaxation functions by altering the required attempt on the question paper. Students will only need to attempt 85% of the total marks available in their respective examination papers. This attempted 85% will then be treated as equivalent to 100% of the total marks. This ensures that students receive full credit for their efforts despite the reduced content.
Question papers themselves will remain based on the full syllabus. However, the design incorporates sufficient internal choices. These choices enable students to select questions totaling 85% of the paper’s maximum marks, effectively navigating the reduced syllabus requirement. The Board advises students to review exam instructions carefully. Understanding the internal choice options is critical for maximizing scores. This strategy aims to uphold academic standards while supporting students through challenging circumstances.
Both the revised school timings and the exam adjustments underscore the government’s response to ensuring educational continuity and student welfare in the Kashmir valley. Students and educational staff should remain informed of all official announcements regarding these changes.