J-K Education Minister announces syllabus relaxation for mid-November exams

SRINAGAR — The Minister for Education Sakina Itoo today said that students appearing for exams in mid-November will receive relaxation in the syllabus. This decision comes after the academic session was shifted from March to November, requiring students to take exams earlier than usual.

Sakina Itoo cited the winter zone’s probability of snowfall as the reason for conducting exams in mid-November, rather than delaying them further.

The exams, initially scheduled for March, will now be conducted in mid-November. To address concerns, the Minister assured that the problems of students will be taken into account, and relaxation in the syllabus will be provided to students up to Class 9th after consulting stakeholders.

“This will alleviate the concerns of students and parents in Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring a smoother transition to the new academic schedule,” Sakina Itoo was quoted as having said by the news agency KNT.

Meanwhile, schools have started issuing admission notifications for lower standards due to the shift in the academic calendar.