Srinagar, Oct 18: Around 2.7 lakh students are set to appear in the annual Class 10th, 11th and 12th examinations across Kashmir and the winter-zone areas of Jammu, beginning Monday, as Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Sunday extended her best wishes to the candidates.
Taking to social media platform X, the minister, extended her heartfelt wishes to all students appearing in the examinations.
“Around 2.7 lakh students are scheduled to appear in the examinations across Kashmir and the winter-zone areas of Jammu. The Class 10th examinations will commence on October 19, followed by Class 12th on October 21 and Class 11th on October 29, 2026,” the minister said.
She said JKBOSE had completed all necessary preparations to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the examinations. Itoo urged students to approach the examinations with confidence, relying on their hard work, dedication and perseverance. “Stay confident, manage your time wisely and approach every examination with a calm and positive mindset,” she advised.
The minister also appealed to parents to support their children with patience, understanding and encouragement, avoid unnecessary pressure and provide a peaceful environment that safeguards their physical and mental well-being.
She further urged centre superintendents and examination staff to ensure that the examinations are conducted in a fair, transparent, disciplined and impartial manner, while upholding the sanctity and integrity of the examination system.
Itoo also said JKBOSE had constituted a Grievance-cum-Monitoring Cell to ensure transparency and timely redressal of examination-related complaints.
Students, parents and other stakeholders can contact the designated offices for assistance. For the Kashmir Division, they can email [email protected] or call 0194-3186762. For the Jammu Division, they can email [email protected] or call 0191-2585732, the minister said.
