Aazan Manzoor
Srinagar, Nov 9 (JKNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is targeting January 10 for the declaration of results of Class 10th, 11th and 12th examinations, with the board making efforts to complete the evaluation process within the stipulated timeframe.
Speaking to reporters as per news agency JKNS, JKBOSE Chairman Ghulam Hassan Sheikh said the board was making every possible effort to declare the results by January 10, although the timeline would depend on the completion of examinations, practicals and other related formalities.
He said that after the conclusion of the last examination paper, practical examinations and vocational subject assessments would take another 8 to 10 days, following which the board would expedite the result preparation process.
The Chairman said the ongoing examinations were progressing smoothly, adding that the main subjects of Class 10th and Class 12th had been completed, while Class 11th examinations were also underway, with students having completed three papers.
Regarding the distribution of free textbooks in government schools, Sheikh said this was the first time in several years that the distribution process had been initiated alongside the commencement of the academic session.
He said the board had started distributing textbooks in Kashmir, with Bandipora scheduled for the next phase, followed by Kupwara and Kulgam. The entire distribution process is expected to be completed within 8 to 10 days.
He said textbooks were being provided to students from Class 1st to 8th in government schools, with approximately 8.20 lakh students across Jammu and Kashmir covered under the distribution programme, as per UDISE data.
Sheikh said the board had supplied books to Zonal Education Officers and issued a distribution schedule, while Chief Education Officers had been asked to monitor the process to ensure timely delivery to students.
On complaints regarding heating arrangements at examination centres, he clarified that the board’s responsibility was to conduct examinations, while heating arrangements were not directly under its jurisdiction.
He expressed hope that the examinations would conclude smoothly and the board would achieve its January 10 target for declaration of results. (JKNS)
