The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has released the official date sheet for the Class 10th Annual/Regular Examination, 2025 for the Kashmir Division and the winter zone areas of the Jammu Division, including students from the Union Territory of Ladakh. This announcement marks the restoration of the examination to its traditional October-November session.
The examinations are scheduled to begin on November 3, 2025, and will be held between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. This year, approximately 95,000 students are expected to participate in this crucial academic event. JKBOSE has also introduced a significant 15% syllabus concession to support students following recent academic disruptions.
JKBOSE Class 10th Exam Schedule 2025
The following table provides the subject-wise schedule for the upcoming JKBOSE Class 10th Annual/Regular Examinations:
| Date | Day | Subject / Paper Name | Exam Timings |
| November 3, 2025 | Monday | Mathematics | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| November 7, 2025 | Friday | Social Science (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Disaster Management) | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| November 11, 2025 | Tuesday | Science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Science) | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| November 14, 2025 | Friday | English | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| November 17, 2025 | Monday | Urdu / Hindi | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| November 19, 2025 | Wednesday | Computer Science | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| November 21, 2025 | Friday | Vocational Subjects | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| November 23, 2025 | Sunday | Home Science (Subjects with smaller candidate numbers) | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| November 24, 2025 | Monday | Additional / Optional Subjects (Kashmiri, Dogri, Bhoti, Punjabi, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit) | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| November 25, 2025 | Tuesday | Music (Subjects with smaller candidate numbers) | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| November 27, 2025 | Thursday | Painting / Art and Drawing (Concluding Paper) | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
15% Syllabus Concession Announced
In a significant move to support students whose academic routines were disturbed by events such as heat waves, torrential rains/cloudbursts, and floods, JKBOSE has introduced a substantial concession in the syllabus.
| Concession Detail | Impact for Students |
| Syllabus Reduced | 15% Concession |
| Attempt Required | Only 85% of the Question Paper |
| Evaluation Standard | 85% attempted marks will be scaled up to 100% |
Final Words
This annual examination is crucial for nearly 95,000 students, marking a vital step in their educational career as they move from Class 10th to higher secondary education. Students are advised to regularly check the official JKBOSE website for their Admit Card release and any last-minute notifications.
