Jammu & Kashmir: Over 97,000 students appeared for the Class 10 exams on Monday at 1,003 centres set up by the Jammu and Kashmir Education Board (JKBOSE). The Class 10 exams began in the Kashmir Valley and the winter zone of Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir.
JKBOSE officials said the annual regular Class 10 exams began with the attendance of over 97,000 students at 1,003 centres.
“Of these, 72,232 students have registered in Kashmir division and 25,268 in winter zone of Jammu division,” the officials said. The board has set up 1,003 examination centres, out of which 687 are in Kashmir division and 316 in the winter zone of Jammu division. ”
JKBOSE chairman Ghulam Hassan Shaikh told reporters during a visit to some examination centres that the exams are being held in 10 districts of Kashmir division and seven districts of Jammu division, some of which are also appearing in Leh and Kargil.
The JKBOSE Chairman informed that a special examination centre has been set up in the office of the board, where special concessions are being given to the eligible candidates with special needs. Eligible candidates are being given 20 minutes of extra time, a relaxation of 5 points in the supporting and passing criteria depending on the type of disability.
“We make every effort to facilitate them and make their academic dreams come true. The Board has already planned the examination arrangements and held discussions with the Officers, Joint Secretaries and Deputy Secretaries to improve the system and ensure a smooth examination process. ”
Extending her best wishes to the students of Class 10, 11 and 12 examinations, Education Minister Sakina Itu said that the Jammu and Kashmir Education Body (JKBOSE) has completed all necessary preparations for the smooth and orderly conduct of the examinations.
He urged the students to maintain self-confidence, utilize the time well and take the exams with a calm and positive mindset. In order to ensure transparency and timely redressal of examination related grievances, JKBOSE has constituted a Grievance-cum-Monitoring Cell.
Commissioner/Secretary of School Education Department Ram Niwas Sharma also extended his best wishes to the students appearing in the examinations of class 10, 11 and 12.
The Commissioner/Secretary asked the Chief Education Officers (CEOs) and Campus Heads to ensure a conducive and supportive environment for the students, emphasizing that effective counselling and necessary support should be provided to help them overcome examination related stress.
The Class 10 exams began on Monday and will conclude on November 18. The Class 12 annual regular examination will begin on October 21 and end on November 21.
[DD news]