Parents seek modification in Class 12 JKBOSE date sheet
Srinagar, Oct 13: Parents of students appearing in the upcoming Class 12 annual exams conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) have requested modifications in the date sheet, citing insufficient preparation time between certain papers.
A group of parents told Greater Kashmir that science stream students face only a two-day gap between major subjects, except for Chemistry, making it challenging to prepare adequately.
“This year the academic session started late, and exams are being held on schedule. However, the date sheet leaves students with very little preparation time between two subjects,” said one parent. She added that Mathematics, in particular, has only a two-day gap, while optional and comparatively easier subjects enjoy more than six days.
“At least Mathematics should have been given genuine preparation time,” the parent said. The parents urged JKBOSE authorities to redistribute preparation days within the already notified exam schedule without extending the overall duration of the exams.
Responding to the concerns, Secretary JKBOSE G H Sheikh said the date sheet has been framed after considering all relevant aspects and cannot be modified at this stage.
“The papers scheduled before November 17 have two to three days of preparation, while exams after November 17 have longer gaps to accommodate Class 11 exams scheduled in the same month,” Sheikh told Greater Kashmir.
He noted that students have had a full academic session to prepare, and the two- or six-day gaps between subjects should be manageable. “We provided 15 percent syllabus relaxation to account for disruptions caused by the delayed session,” he added.
Sheikh further explained that in competitive exams like NEET or JEE, students often appear for multiple sessions on the same day, preparing them to handle such schedules.
“We aim to complete Class 12 exams by November because December weather is unpredictable and can lead to postponements. These factors were taken into account while framing the date sheet,” he said.
