JKBOSE News Jan 2026: Class 10 Date Sheet Released & Winter Zone Result Delay

Jammu/Srinagar: The second week of January 2026 has brought mixed news for students under the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE). While students in the Jammu Division (Summer Zone) have finally received their exam schedule, those in the Kashmir Division and Winter Zone are stuck in a frustrating wait for their results.

The board has officially released the Class 10th Date Sheet for the Summer Zone, kicking off the countdown for the annual exams. However, a major administrative crisis—the absence of a permanent Chairman—has halted the declaration of results for exams held late last year.

Here is a complete wrap-up of all the latest JKBOSE updates for January 2026.

1. Class 10 Date Sheet Released (Summer Zone 2026)

The biggest update this week is for students in the Jammu Division (Summer Zone). JKBOSE has released the official date sheet for the Class 10 Annual Regular 2026 exams.

• Start Date: The exams will begin on February 17, 2026.
• Timing: The papers will be held in the morning shift, starting at 10:00 AM.
• First Paper: The session kicks off with Mathematics on Feb 17.
• Last Paper: The exams will conclude on March 10, 2026 (Vocational Subjects).

Key Exam Dates:

• Feb 17: Mathematics
• Feb 25: English
• Mar 02: Social Science
• Mar 06: Science

Students are advised to collect their Admit Cards from their respective schools by the first week of February.

2. Result Delay: Why Are Winter Zone Results Stuck?

Thousands of Class 10 and 12 students from the Kashmir Division and Winter Zone areas of Jammu are anxiously waiting for their results (for exams held in Oct-Nov 2025).

• The Problem: The board is currently “headless.” The tenure of the previous Chairman ended recently, and the government has not yet appointed a permanent replacement.
• The Rule: According to JKBOSE norms, the final results must be approved by a “Result Declaration Committee” headed by the Chairman. Without a Chairman, this signature cannot happen.
• Expected Date: Officials have stated that Class 10 results are ready and could be declared by January 12, 2026, if the appointment is made immediately. Class 12 results will likely follow a week later.

3. Class 12 & 11 Date Sheet (Summer Zone): Coming Soon

For Class 12 students in the Jammu Summer Zone, the wait is almost over.

• Expected Release: The Class 12 date sheet is expected to be released by January 15, 2026.
• Tentative Exam Start: Exams are likely to begin in the last week of February 2026.
• Practical Exams: Schools have been instructed to prepare for internal and external practical exams, tentatively scheduled for late January or early February.

4. Administrative Crisis: “Headless” Board

The delay in appointing a Chairman has drawn sharp criticism from parents and civil society. The post has been vacant for over 10 days, causing a standstill in critical decisions. Sources suggest the J&K administration is in the final stages of selecting a new head, and orders may be issued within 24-48 hours to resolve the deadlock.

Important Advisory for Students

• Do not trust fake links: Many unauthorized websites are claiming to show the “Winter Zone Result.” Please note that results will only be published on the official website jkbose.nic.in.
• Study Plan: Summer Zone students should treat the released date sheet as final and stick to their revision schedules.

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