JKBOSE Revises Passing Criteria After 15% Syllabus Cut for Classes 10th, 11th & 12th

 

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Reason Behind the 15% Syllabus Relaxation
3. New Passing and Evaluation Criteria
4. Applicability Across Regions
5. Benefits of the Decision
6. Advice for Students
7. conclusion

Introduction

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced a 15% relaxation in syllabus for students of Classes 10th, 11th, and 12th who will appear in the Annual Regular 2025 (Oct–Nov) examinations. This decision brings major relief to thousands of students across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh who faced academic disruptions this year.

Reason Behind the 15% Syllabus Relaxation

The move, approved by JKBOSE’s Academic Division, comes after recommendations from the Directorate of School Education and other educational authorities. It aims to assist students whose studies were affected by weather-related disturbances, including: Intense heat waves Heavy rains and floods Frequent school closures in several areas These conditions delayed the start of the academic session, leaving less time for syllabus completion.

New Passing and Evaluation Criteria

Under the revised pattern, students will only need to attempt 85% of the question paper, which will be treated as equivalent to 100% marks. 👉 Example: For an 80-mark paper, students can answer questions worth 68 marks — these marks will be scaled up to 80. This ensures a fair evaluation without penalizing students for the reduced teaching ti

Applicability Across Regions

The relaxation will apply to all students appearing in the Annual Regular 2025 (Oct–Nov) exams from: Kashmir Division Winter Zone areas of Jammu Division Union Territory of Ladakh

Benefits of the Decision

Education officials said the step will: Reduce examination stress among students Ensure fairness across all regions Provide equal academic opportunities Maintain academic standards while offering relief Teachers and educationists have welcomed this move, calling it a student-friendly initiative that considers the real challenges faced during the session.

Advice for Students

Although the 15% relaxation offers relief, students are encouraged to: Focus on the core 85% syllabus Revise the remaining 15% briefly for better conceptual understanding Practice previous year question papers Follow the official JKBOSE guidelines and stay updated via jkbose.nic.in

Comclusion7

The 15% syllabus reduction policy by JKBOSE reflects a balanced and compassionate approach to student welfare. It eases academic pressure while maintaining examination fairness across all divisions. Students are advised to utilize this opportunity wisely and prepare confidently for their upcoming Annual Regular 2025 examinations. (EstudyKashmir)