JKBOSE: Private/bi-annual pass-outs, apply for annual exam by May 16, 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) announced on October 22, 2026, that students who clear private or bi-annual examinations will now be eligible to appear for the succeeding annual regular examination. This decision, applicable across the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, aims to address the discontinuity of studies for students in their academic pursuits.

This move by JKBOSE amplifies a previous notification issued in 2017, with the Director Academics of JKBOSE, Dr. Parveen Singh, stating that the objective is to ensure students can continue their education without interruption. A JKBOSE notification further clarified that concerned schools are mandated to support admission for such students in the next class, allowing them to take annual examinations regardless of any previously notified restrictions.

Extension of Examination Form Submission Dates

In a separate development earlier this year, JKBOSE extended the last dates for the submission of online permission-cum-examination forms for the Secondary School Examination (Class 10) and Higher Secondary Part-II (Class 12) Annual Private/Bi-Annual 2026 examinations. This extension was communicated via a notification issued on May 11, 2026, and was granted in continuation of earlier notifications from April 24, 2026, and May 6, 2026.

The revised cutoff dates applied to both normal fee submissions and submissions with late fees, covering students from Jammu and Kashmir divisions, including winter and summer zone areas of the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. This extension provided relief to thousands of students who encountered difficulties such as delayed document verification, technical issues, internet connectivity problems, payment gateway failures, and a lack of awareness regarding deadlines.

Examination Fees and Schedule

The original schedule for the submission of online permission-cum-examination forms for the Class 10 and 12 Annual (Private)/Bi-Annual 2026 session was initially notified on April 24, 2026. The revised dates are applicable for both online and offline submission modes. Exams will be conducted as per the New Syllabus, and specially-abled candidates with 40% or more disability are exempted from exam fees.

The fee structure for the online submission of examination forms for Class 10 and 12 Annual Private/Bi-Annual 2026 examinations is detailed below:

An additional practical fee of Rs. 100 per practical subject applies for Class 12th. The last date for normal fee submission for Class 10 and 12 was May 09, 2026, while the last date for late fee submission was May 16, 2026.

Jammu & Kashmir State Open School (JKSOS) Schedule

JKBOSE had also previously released a schedule for offline examination forms for the Annual/Bi-annual Session 2024-25 under the Jammu & Kashmir State Open School (JKSOS) on March 11, 2026. This schedule outlined specific fees and submission periods for Class 10 and Class 12 students.

The fee structure and submission dates for JKSOS forms are as follows:

A cost of Rs. 20 per form applies for JKSOS permission-cum-examination forms. The Financial Commissioner School Education Department (SED), Shantmanu, who also holds the charge of Chairman JKBOSE, had previously urged officers to conduct the Class 12 Bi-Annual exam in June-July 2025 to enable students to secure college admissions and save an academic year.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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