ammu and Kashmir Board Postpones Class X Board Exams on March 7 Due to PM Modi's Visit

In an effort to minimize disruption to pupils, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) decided to postpone the Class X board test papers that were originally scheduled for March 7. This is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to Kashmir in five years.

The exams for Class X were slated to take place from March 7 to April 3. The practical dates were to be provided at a later time.

The order from JKBOSE's director of academics stated that due to unforeseen circumstances, the examination of vocational subjects such as agriculture, apparel, makeup and home furnishing, automotive, beauty and wellness, health care, IT& ITES, physical education & sports, plumbing/retail, security, telecommunication, tourism and hospitality, electronics and hardware of (Class X) have been postponed (to April 4).

The decision to relocate was made because of the PM's visit's increased security requirements.

On March 7, Modi will give his first speech at a rally at Srinagar's Bakshi Stadium. This would be his first speech after Jammu and Kashmir's special status was eliminated in 2019. The visit, which has sparked controversy as the government ordered 7,000 of its workers—including hundreds of teachers—to participate in the demonstration on Thursday, has coincided with the start of Kashmir's board exams.

The vocational subjects Class X test, originally scheduled for March 7, will instead take place on April 4, according to a directive issued by JKBOSE on Tuesday. This year, the Valley's Class X examinations will be taken by almost 60,000 pupils. The majority of Valley schools use the NCERT curriculum.