Srinagar, Jan 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) will declare the results of Class 10 and Class 12 examinations on January 14, Chairman Ghulam Hassan Sheikh said on Tuesday.
Sheikh, who recently assumed additional charge as Chairman while continuing as Secretary of the Board, said the results would be announced as per the government’s commitment.
“As already stated by Education Minister Sakina Itoo, the Board will declare the results on January 14. We are committed to honouring that announcement,” he said.
According to Sheikh, Class 10 results will be declared around 10:30 am, followed by Class 12 results at around 2 pm. Results will be available on the JKBOSE website and through additional digital platforms to ensure wider access.
He said the Board has again geared up to declare both results on the same day — a practice introduced last year to reduce anxiety among students. “Timely result declaration helps students focus on the next stage of their academic journey and frees them from prolonged uncertainty,” he added.
Sheikh said the overall performance of students this year has improved. “The overall result is better than last year — in fact, the best so far. Pass percentage is high and very few candidates have failed,” he said, while noting that the merit list is still under process.
Responding to a query, Sheikh said the Board does not conduct gender-based performance comparisons at the examination stage. “Academic analysis and pedagogical assessments are handled by concerned directorates. Our mandate is to conduct examinations and declare results,” he said.
On reforms to improve transparency and accessibility, Sheikh said several Board services — including corrections related to name, date of birth, parentage, and transcription errors — have been decentralised to district sub-offices. Standard operating procedures have been issued to ensure uniformity and accountability.
In his message to students, Sheikh urged them to remain positive regardless of their results. “Class 10 and 12 are important milestones, not the end of one’s academic journey. Those who may not have done well should identify weaknesses and work harder,” he advised, while appealing to parents not to exert undue pressure on their children.
