JKBOSE New Syllabus Question Paper Update 2026: Important Notice for Class 10th, 11th & 12th Old Course Students
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has issued an official notification dated 31 December 2025 regarding the setting of question papers from the New Syllabus for students enrolled under the old course. The notification applies to Class 10th, 11th, and 12th candidates appearing in the Annual (Private/Bi-Annual) Examination 2026.
JKBOSE Official Notification Overview
According to the notification released by JKBOSE Headquarters, question papers for re-appear and failure candidates of old courses will now be set strictly from the New Syllabus and Courses of Studies.
This decision aligns old-course candidates with the current academic syllabus followed by regular students.
Who Will Be Affected by This JKBOSE Decision?
The new rule applies to the following categories of students:
- Class 10th (Secondary School Examination) old course students
- Class 11th (Higher Secondary Part-I) old course students
- Class 12th (Higher Secondary Part-II) old course students
- Candidates appearing in Annual Private / Bi-Annual Examination 2026
- Re-appear / Failure candidates under the old course scheme
Key Highlights of the JKBOSE New Syllabus Rule
- Question papers will be set only from the New Syllabus
- Old course question papers will no longer be used
- New syllabus is the same as that prescribed for:
- Academic Session 2024–25
- Academic Session 2025–26
- Applicable for Private and Bi-Annual exams 2026
- Effective immediately from the notification date
Why Has JKBOSE Implemented This Change?
JKBOSE has taken this step to:
- Maintain uniformity in assessment
- Align all candidates with the current curriculum
- Avoid syllabus duplication and confusion
- Improve academic standardization
The board clarified that the new syllabus already in vogue for regular students will now serve as the base for all old-course candidates as well.
Important Dates to Note
- Notification Issued On: 31 December 2025
- Applicable From: Annual (Private/Bi-Annual) Examination 2026
- Classes Covered: 10th, 11th & 12th
What Should Old Course Students Do Now?
Students appearing under the old course are advised to:
- Immediately obtain the latest JKBOSE syllabus
- Stop preparing from outdated course materials
- Follow textbooks prescribed for regular students
- Consult school authorities or subject teachers if in doubt
Failure to follow the new syllabus may impact exam performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Does this notification apply to regular students?
No. Regular students are already following the new syllabus. This update is mainly for old course / private candidates.
Q2. Will old course question papers be provided separately?
No. JKBOSE has clearly stated that question papers will be set only from the new syllabus.
Q3. Is this applicable for Class 10th private candidates?
Yes. The rule applies to Class 10th, 11th, and 12th private and bi-annual candidates.
Q4. From which academic session syllabus will questions be asked?
Questions will be based on the syllabus prescribed for 2024–25 and 2025–26 regular students.
Q5. Where can students download the official syllabus?
Students should visit the official JKBOSE website to download the latest syllabus and notification PDF.
Download: Latest Syllabus PDF
Important Advisory for Students
JKBOSE has advised students to rely only on official notifications and avoid misinformation circulated on social media platforms.
👉 Students are strongly advised to check the official JKBOSE website and download the official notification PDF for complete and authentic details.
-1.jpg)
-1.jpg)
%20(1).jpg)
