JKSA hails Govt decision to restore November exam session

Srinagar, Oct 31: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) welcomed the government’s decision to reinstate the November examination session for schools up to Class 9 from the current academic year.

In a statement, National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, thanked Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his proactive approach and commitment to addressing public concerns, especially the longstanding requests from parents and students in the winter zones of Kashmir and Jammu.

He stated, “The restoration of the November session addresses the unique climatic and educational needs of our region, providing a more conducive academic environment for students. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister for his responsive governance in bringing back the November exam schedule, which will offer relief and stability to students and their families.”

Khuehami further expressed his appreciation to the Government of Jammu and Kashmir for this historic and much-needed decision to reverse the 2022 order that had shifted the academic session in the Kashmir region from November to March. "The government’s decision to restore the academic session back to November-December is a welcome step,” he said, adding, “This is an excellent move that will be remembered in history. The April session was a sheer injustice to students in the winter zones.”

The Association emphasised that this initiative will enable students to pursue their academics smoothly, helping to reduce stress and improve time management. “This timely decision brings clarity and relief to students, teachers, and parents, setting the stage for a better academic experience in the upcoming years. This change will surely ease academic planning and align schedules to better suit the local climate.”

The Association also congratulated Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo, along with all the cabinet ministers who supported and understood the gravity of this issue. “Minister Sakeena Itoo's efforts in proposing this policy shift and ensuring its passage demonstrate a strong commitment to the welfare of the student community,” Khuehami said. "By restoring the November session, the government has shown its dedication to creating an academic system that is sensitive to the region's specific needs."

Khuehami further said that targeted syllabus rationalisation would alleviate academic pressure and enhance effective learning outcomes in this compressed timeframe, making education more manageable for students.