The Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has released the official date sheet for the Annual Regular 2026 (October–November session) examinations — covering Class 10th, Class 11th (Part-1), and Class 12th (Part-2) for the Kashmir Division, winter zone areas of Jammu Division, and UT of Ladakh. Exams for all three classes begin in mid-to-late October and run through the last week of November, with papers scheduled at 11:00 AM on each exam day.
Here’s the complete, exam-wise breakdown so students and parents can plan the weeks ahead.
Class 12th (Higher Secondary Part-II) Date Sheet
| Date & Day | Faculty of Science | Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Home Science | Faculty of Commerce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-10-2026 (Wed) | Mathematics / Applied Mathematics | Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Sociology | Extension Education | — |
| 24-10-2026 (Sat) | Geography | Geography/Psychology/Music/Philosophy/Education | — | — |
| 28-10-2026 (Wed) | Physics | Home Science (Elective), History, Public Administration | Human Development | Business Mathematics, Public Administration |
| 02-11-2026 (Mon) | General English | General English | General English | General English |
| 05-11-2026 (Thu) | Chemistry | Arabic/Persian/Sanskrit/Economics | Clothing for the Family | Entrepreneurship, Economics |
| 09-11-2026 (Mon) | Geology/Bio-Technology/Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry | Urdu/Hindi/Kashmiri/Dogri/Punjabi/Bhoti | — | Business Studies |
| 14-11-2026 (Sat) | Biology (Botany & Zoology)/Statistics | Political Science, Statistics | — | Accountancy |
| 17-11-2026 (Tue) | Vocational Subjects | Vocational Subjects | Vocational Subjects | Vocational Subjects |
| 21-11-2026 (Sat) | Computer Science, Information Practices, Environmental Science, Functional English, Physical Education, Islamic/Vedic/Buddhist Studies, Electronics, Food Technology | Computer Science, Information Practices, Environmental Science, Functional English, Physical Education, Islamic/Vedic/Buddhist Studies, Travel & Tourism, English Literature, Food Technology | Computer Science, Information Practices, Environmental Science, Functional English, Physical Education, Islamic/Vedic/Buddhist Studies, Travel & Tourism, Food Technology | Computer Science, Information Practices, Environmental Science, Functional English, Physical Education, Islamic/Vedic/Buddhist Studies, Travel & Tourism |
Class 11th (Higher Secondary Part-I) Date Sheet
| Date & Day | Faculty of Science | Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Home Science | Faculty of Commerce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-10-2026 (Thu) | Biology (Botany & Zoology)/Statistics | Political Science, Statistics | — | Accountancy |
| 03-11-2026 (Tue) | General English | General English | General English | General English |
| 07-11-2026 (Sat) | Physics | Home Science (Elective), History, Public Administration | Management of Resources | Business Mathematics, Public Administration |
| 12-11-2026 (Thu) | Chemistry | Arabic/Persian/Sanskrit/Economics | — | Entrepreneurship, Economics |
| 16-11-2026 (Mon) | Geography | Geography/Psychology/Music/Philosophy/Education | — | Business Studies |
| 19-11-2026 (Thu) | Vocational Subjects | Vocational Subjects | Vocational Subjects | Vocational Subjects |
| 23-11-2026 (Mon) | Geology/Microbiology/Bio-technology/Bio-chemistry | Urdu/Hindi/Kashmiri/Dogri/Punjabi/Bhoti | Family Healthcare & Prevention | — |
| 26-11-2026 (Thu) | Mathematics/Applied Mathematics | Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Sociology | Food Science | — |
| 30-11-2026 (Mon) | Computer Science, Information Practices, Environmental Science, Functional English, Physical Education, Islamic/Vedic/Buddhist Studies, Electronics, Food Technology | Computer Science, Information Practices, Environmental Science, Functional English, Physical Education, Islamic/Vedic/Buddhist Studies, Travel & Tourism, English Literature, Food Technology | Computer Science, Information Practices, Environmental Science, Functional English, Physical Education, Islamic/Vedic/Buddhist Studies, Travel & Tourism, Food Technology | Computer Science, Information Practices, Environmental Science, Functional English, Physical Education, Islamic/Vedic/Buddhist Studies, Travel & Tourism |
Class 10th (Secondary School Examination) Date Sheet
| Date & Day | Subject |
|---|---|
| 19-10-2026 (Mon) | Mathematics |
| 22-10-2026 (Thu) | Urdu/Hindi |
| 27-10-2026 (Tue) | Science (Physics, Chemistry & Life Science) |
| 31-10-2026 (Sat) | English |
| 04-11-2026 (Wed) | Social Science (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Disaster Management, Road Safety Education) |
| 07-11-2026 (Sat) | Music |
| 09-11-2026 (Mon) | Additional/Optional Subjects (Arabic/Kashmiri/Dogri/Bhoti/Punjabi/Urdu/Hindi/Persian/Sanskrit) |
| 11-11-2026 (Wed) | Vocational Subjects |
| 14-11-2026 (Sat) | Home Science |
| 16-11-2026 (Mon) | Painting/Art & Drawing |
| 18-11-2026 (Wed) | Computer Science |
Important Points for Students & Parents
- Reporting time: All papers are scheduled for 11:00 AM — students should reach their centre well ahead of time.
- Practical exams: Practical examinations (including for vocational subjects) will be notified separately by the respective Joint Secretaries.
- Exam centre: Confirmed only on the Admit Card — check it carefully once issued.
- Prohibited items: No written material, mobile phones, headphones, Bluetooth devices, or other electronic gadgets are allowed inside the examination hall; carrying these can be treated as use of unfair means.
- Admit card instructions: Students must carry their admit card to every exam for identity verification and follow the instructions printed on its back.
A Quick Word for Class 11 & 12 Science Students
For students in the Science stream gearing up for JEE or NEET alongside board exams, the six-week board schedule is also a good checkpoint to review where preparation stands — Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology papers are spread across the exam window, giving a natural rhythm to revise board topics and competitive-exam topics side by side rather than treating them as separate tracks.
FAQs
When do JKBOSE Class 10th exams start in 2026? Class 10th exams begin on 19th October 2026 with Mathematics, and continue through 18th November 2026.
When do JKBOSE Class 12th exams start in 2026? Class 12th (Part-II) exams begin on 21st October 2026 with Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, and continue through 21st November 2026.
When do JKBOSE Class 11th exams start in 2026? Class 11th (Part-I) exams begin on 29th October 2026 with Biology/Statistics, and continue through 30th November 2026.
What time do JKBOSE exams begin? All papers under this date sheet begin at 11:00 AM.
Is the practical exam date sheet included here? No. Practical examinations, including for vocational subjects, will be announced separately by the respective Joint Secretaries.
Source: JKBOSE official date sheet notification, ACDC0D-1(NTS)/2/2026-01-7978427, dated 16-09-2026.