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By: hammadkhaksarAround 2.7 lakh students appear in JKBOSE's annual Class 10, 11 and 12 examinations across Kashmir and winter-zone Jammu, with the Class 10 papers beginning today.

SRINAGAR — Around 2.7 lakh students are set to appear in the annual Class 10th, 11th and 12th examinations conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), beginning today across Kashmir and the winter-zone areas of Jammu, officials said.
According to the schedule announced by Education Minister Sakina Itoo, the Class 10th examinations commence on October 19, followed by the Class 12th examinations on October 21 and the Class 11th examinations on October 29, 2026.
<h2>Education Minister extends best wishes</h2> The Education Minister on Sunday extended her heartfelt best wishes to all candidates appearing in the examinations. Taking to the social media platform X, she said the board had completed all necessary preparations to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the examinations.
According to the Kashmir News Observer, Itoo urged students to approach the examinations with confidence, relying on their hard work, dedication and perseverance. She advised them to manage their time wisely and to attempt every paper with a calm and positive mindset.
<h2>Appeal to parents and examination staff</h2> The minister also appealed to parents to support their children with patience, understanding and encouragement, avoid putting them under unnecessary pressure, and provide a peaceful environment that safeguards their physical and mental well-being.
She further urged centre superintendents and examination staff to ensure that the examinations are conducted in a fair, transparent, disciplined and impartial manner, while upholding the sanctity and integrity of the examination system.
<h2>Grievance-cum-Monitoring Cell set up</h2> According to the minister, JKBOSE has constituted a Grievance-cum-Monitoring Cell to ensure transparency and the timely redressal of examination-related complaints. Students, parents and other stakeholders can contact the designated offices for assistance.
For the Kashmir Division, the board’s helpline email and phone number are available, while the Jammu Division has its own designated contact points, the minister said.
The annual board examinations are one of the largest academic exercises of the year in the region, and officials said all examination centres have been geared up for the smooth conduct of the papers starting today.
The examination season is a defining period for lakhs of students and their families. With the board’s Grievance-cum-Monitoring Cell in place, students, parents and other stakeholders can raise any examination-related complaints through the designated channels, the minister said.

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