JKBose Grants 15% Syllabus Concession for Summer Zone Board Exams 2026 – Full Details
Jammu & Kashmir (January 2026): In a recent update, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has approved a 15% syllabus concession for students of Class 10th, 11th, and 12th who will be appearing in the JKBOSE Annual Regular Board Examinations 2026 for the Summer Zone. This decision comes as a relief to students after significant academic disruptions during the previous session due to weather and other challenges.
Why Was the Syllabus Concession Approved?
Officials stated that several factors affected normal classroom teaching and syllabus completion, including:
- Delayed start of academic activities
- Severe weather conditions like heatwaves and rains
- Flood-like situations and disruptions across regions
To ensure fairness and to help students cope with the academic stress, the government granted this temporary concession.
How the 15% Concession Works
It’s important for students to understand that the syllabus itself has not been officially reduced. Instead:
- Question papers will be set from the entire syllabus (100%).
- Students will be required to attempt only 85% of questions in each paper.
- The 85% attempted portion will be treated as 100% for evaluation purposes.
In simple terms, students can skip up to 15% of the questions without any negative impact on their overall score. This method reduces exam pressure but encourages students to prepare the full syllabus.
Classes Covered
The relaxation applies to students in the Summer Zone of Jammu Division who are enrolled in the following classes:
- Class 10th – Annual Board Exams 2026
- Class 11th – Annual Board Exams 2026
- Class 12th – Annual Board Exams 2026
Exam Schedule (Summer Zone)
According to educational portals and recent exam notifications:
- Class 10th exams are scheduled to begin on 17 February 2026
- Class 12th exams from 23 February 2026
- Class 11th exams from 28 February 2026
📌 Students must prepare for the full syllabus, even though they are only required to attempt 85% of questions.
Benefits of the Concession
This concession aims to:
- Reduce exam stress, especially for students who missed classes due to disruptions
- Encourage smarter attempts in board exams
- Ensure fair evaluation despite challenges faced during the academic year
- Help students focus on strengths and improve performance
Advice for Students
Board officials and educators suggest that students should:
- Study the entire syllabus thoroughly, as question papers will cover all topics
- Be aware of choice-based questions in the exam
- Strategize attempts to maximize scores using the 15% relaxation
- Stay updated with the JKBOSE official website and trusted educational portals for any changes or clarifications