JKBOSE Releases Winter Zone Date Sheet for Class 10 and 12 Board Exams 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has officially announced the examination schedule for the 2026 Winter Zone board examinations. Students appearing for the Class 10 and Class 12 assessments can now access the detailed date sheets, which outline the timeline for their upcoming academic evaluations.

According to the official notification, the examinations for the Winter Zone are set to commence in mid-October. The board has structured the schedule to ensure that students have a clear roadmap for their final preparations, allowing them to organize their study strategies effectively ahead of the testing period.

Examination Schedule and Key Dates

For Class 10 students, the examinations are scheduled to begin on October 19, 2026, with the Mathematics paper. The series of exams will continue through the following weeks, covering core subjects such as Urdu/Hindi on October 22, Science on October 27, and English on October 31. The final examinations for Class 10 are slated to conclude on November 18, 2026, with the Computer Science paper.

Simultaneously, the Class 12 Winter Zone examinations are set to start on October 21, 2026, beginning with Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The schedule includes various subject streams, with General English examinations held on November 2, and core subject papers like Biology, Political Science, and Accountancy scheduled throughout the first half of November. The Class 12 board exams are officially scheduled to run until November 21, 2026.

Preparation and Exam Guidelines

The board has released these dates in PDF format to facilitate easy access for students, parents, and school administrators. By reviewing the specific dates for each subject, candidates can better manage their revision time and focus on the subjects scheduled earlier in the timeline. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the complete sequence of papers to avoid any confusion during the examination period.

As the examination dates approach, candidates are advised to keep a close watch on official communications from the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education regarding any further updates or necessary instructions for the examination centers. Ensuring thorough preparation based on the confirmed schedule remains the primary focus for students as they head into the final weeks of their academic term.