Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) 2024

About JKBOSE Board Examination 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is the main education board in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It was established through legislation under the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education Act, 1975. The administrative government administers the J&K board, and its primary role is to conduct the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams for all its affiliated schools. The Board prescribes the scheme of studies and the instruction curriculum and prepares class-wise and subject-wise syllabi, including the textbooks, as per the National Policy on Education (NEP).

The Board also prints and distributes textbooks among the school education departments. Apart from that, the JKBOSE is also responsible for awarding diplomas and certificates to its students, providing affiliations, nurturing talent, continuously upgrading the quality of education, developing infrastructure to extend best educational practices smoothly, etc. 

Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 12 Exam

Application Process: November 2023 (Tentative)

Exam Date: March 2024 (Tentative)

The Jammu Kashmir State Board of School Education is the official organisation that conducts the 10th (SSC) and 12th (HSC) examinations for the summer and winter sessions (JKBOSE). The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education works under the government of Jammu and Kashmir as it is an autonomous body....

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JKBOSE Board Grading System / Marking Scheme

Jammu and Kashmir Board’s grading system categorises the students’ results as per their marks. In the JKBOSE grading system, students are awarded grades, remarks or grade points depending on the marks percentage secured by them. The result of the final examination is taken into consideration for the grading system. The J&K Board grading system is separate for the primary classes and classes 10 and 12 boards. In the sections ahead, we have provided the JKBOSE grading system for board and non-board classes. 

JKBOSE Grading System for Primary Classes

For primary school classes, the marking system involves grades and remarks. These are allocated as per the percentage scored by the students in their final exams. The JKBOSE grading system for primary classes includes grades from A* to D, where, A* is the highest grade and D is the lowest. A* grade is awarded to students who score 90% or above in the final examination. Students who get below 35% marks must work much harder to obtain good grades and be better prepared for higher classes.

Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 11

Application Process: December 2023 (Tentative)

Exam Date: April to May 2024 (Tentative)

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) administers the class 11 exam. JKBOSE is a self-governing body that functions under Jammu and Kashmir's government administration. The public examinations for class 11 are held annually by JKBOSE in different schools affiliated with the board. The annual results for JKBOSE...

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JKBOSE Secondary School Grading System

The grading system for JKBOSE secondary school exam involves grades and grade points. These are awarded per the marks percentage range students secure in the Board examination. Grade A1 is the highest grade, and its grade point is 10. Students who fail to secure the minimum 33% marks in the board exam must appear for the compartmental/supplementary examination to clear the board examination. The JKBOSE secondary school grading system is as tabulated below:

NCERT Textbooks for JKBOSE Board

Several state education boards prescribe the curriculum prepared by NCERT for their school-level education. Subject specialists prepare the NCERT textbooks according to the educational guidelines of the Ministry of Education. The syllabus is also updated and upgraded to consolidate the latest events of importance and changes in scientific, mathematical and other areas.

The core objectives of NCERT are to perform and promote conceptual understanding of the topics to students in their respective class curricula. NCERT also undertakes research in the educational domain, prepares, publishes and distributes textbooks to schools that prescribe it, supplementary reading material, etc. 

Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 10

Application Process: November 2023 (Tentative)

Exam Date: March to April 2024 (Tentative)

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is the leading body for the Class 10 examination. The exam conducting body, JKBOSE was formed according to the 1975 law on School Education of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. It is an autonomous agency under the administration of the...

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NCERT Textbooks Solutions

NCERT textbook solutions answer all the intext questions asked in exercises at the end of each chapter. Students should practice these questions as it helps them to understand how to write proper answers and further strengthen their base in the chapter topics. For school exams, the school-prescribed books are sufficient for scoring excellent marks. Students need not refer to additional material or study topics outside their syllabus. Thus, focusing on NCERT textbooks and solutions must ensure the desired result. Also, answering these questions acts as a revision, and the practice prevents the need to do rote memorisation.

JKBOSE Board Exam Sample Papers

Solving the sample papers for the Jammu and Kashmir Board classes is an effective way to enhance command over the concepts. Sample papers help students get acquainted with the type of questions that can be asked about a particular topic. Thus, it expands their area of knowledge and prepares them to answer any question in the final examination. Students who practice the JKBOSE sample papers have an advantage over those who do not. They are better prepared mentally to answer difficult or tricky questions, and the practice helps them easily remember formulas, laws, definitions, key points and other important factors. Students in J&K Board classes 10 and 12 must practice the sample papers to prepare for the board exam.

Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 9 Exam

Application Process: April 2024 (Tentative)

Exam Date: November 2023 (Expected)

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is an autonomous body under the government of Jammu and Kashmir. It is responsible for framing rules, regulations, syllabi, and textbooks related to the secondary education system of Jammu and Kashmir, including Ladakh. More than 10,200 schools across the Union Territories...

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JKBOSE Board Practice and Mock Tests

Apart from practising JK Board sample papers, students should also take mock tests for all subjects. Mock tests provide the simulated experience of the actual exam. Embibe mock tests provide detailed feedback on the test submitted, highlighting the students’ strong and weak areas and topics where they need to improve their understanding. Students can also create their own mock tests based on a topic, chapter, subject, exam duration, difficulty level of exams, etc. Attempting mock tests also help students to learn time management and answer all the necessary questions, review their answers and even attempt extra questions. 

JKBOSE Notes and Revision Notes

While doing self-study, students should prepare notes by highlighting each topic’s important points. It is important to mention the key factors of a topic to fetch maximum marks in the exam. When the final exam arrives, students shall not have the time to study the entire textbook for each subject. Thus, revision notes are the best way to study effectively. We have provided JK Board and revision notes to help students prepare for the exam. Refer to the table below for the same: 

Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 8

Application Process: November 2023 (Tentative)

Exam Date: July 2024 (Tentative)

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (abbreviated as JKBOSE) is an authorised education board responsible for prescribing study material, setting up guidelines, and regulating secondary and higher secondary education in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The JKBOSE was established in 1975. The board provides the...

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JKBOSE Board Previous Year Question Papers

The best method to win over a challenge is to know it thoroughly. Students in JKBOSE Board classes 10 and 12 must solve the previous years’ question papers for all the subjects. They will get to practice a wider range of questions and know the topics on which questions are asked most commonly. 

JK Board Practical Exams

In Jammu and Kashmir Board secondary classes, practical exams hold a certain portion of the total marks for the final exam. The JKBOSE practical exams are conducted nearly one month before the theory exam is conducted. Students must pass the practical exam. It is also a good opportunity for students to improve their aggregate marks in a subject. Practical exams are not conducted for all the subjects. They are conducted only in Science subjects. The marks obtained in the practical exam are added to the marks scored in the final examination. Students should go through their syllabus to know the list of practicals. They should understand the practical tests done at the school level to perform them well for the final exam.

Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 7

Application Process: To Be Announced

Exam Date: February/March 2024 (Tentative)

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) prescribes the syllabus, exam pattern and evaluation structure for the Jammu and Kashmir board Class 7 at the school level. JKBOSE Class 7 plays a crucial role in a student’s career as it helps students to build the fundamentals required to...

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JKBOSE Compartmental Exams

JKBISE compartmental or supplementary exams are the supplementary exams that students fail the regular exam. JK Board compartment exams are held only for board classes 10 and 12 exams. Students who fail in one or more subjects in Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 10 and Class 12 regular board exams can reappear for the compartmental exam to be able to get admission to a higher relevant education stage. Students unsatisfied with their results can also appear for the compartment exam. To appear for the JKBOSE compartment examination, students have to first register for it. The registration process is completed through the respective school administration. The exam is usually held a month after the announcement of the regular exam result. If students fail in the compartmental exams, too, they are required to sit for regular exams in the next academic session. 

Important Topics Videos to Focus on JKBOSE Board Exams

Students need to learn and understand the chapter concepts thoroughly to perform well in the final exam. To help students grasp the topics quickly and efficiently, Embibe provides 3D interactive videos that explain all the syllabus chapters. Thus, students can understand the chapters better. 

Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education Digital Initiatives

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has undertaken several digital initiatives to remodel the education system in the State. Some of the key digital initiatives taken by JKBOSE are as follows:

• JK Career Portal: First of its kind online Career Guidance Portal, “Manzelein”, was launched for students of J&K in association with UNICEF. It’s a structured and well-programmed portal developed to help students in choosing the right career after completing their secondary or higher secondary education. 
• Jammu and Kashmir Knowledge Network (JKKN): It is an initiative of Samagra Shiksha J&K to connect school children of J&K to the world of knowledge through the internet. More than 1 lakh students have been connected to the internet, and there is an application for 2-way interactive lectures from across the state.

Jammu and Kashmir Board Class 6

Application Process: November 2023 (Tentative)

Exam Date: July 2024 (Tentative)

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is the primary board for school education in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Nearly 10,200 schools across the state are affiliated with this Board. It is now separately recognised as the Union Territory of Ladakh and the Union Territory of...

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Key Points of JKBOSE Board

J&K BOSE has introduced various subjects like Biotechnology, Information Practices, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Functional English, Applied Mathematics, Entrepreneurship, Tour Travel and Hotel Management, Microbiology, Public Administration, etc., at the +2 stage. This is done to diversify the educational paths and career scope. The Board has started Adolescent Cell to undertake various activities like skits, competitions, cultural events, training/orientation programmes, etc.

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