The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has issued an important notification regarding the conduct of Class 9th Summative Assessment Examination 2026 for students studying in Kashmir Division and the winter zone areas of Jammu Division. According to the notification dated October 12, 2026, all government and private schools affiliated with JKBOSE must conduct the examination at their respective institutional levels and complete the assessment process by the end of October 2026.
The notification outlines the examination arrangements, academic requirements and assessment guidelines that affiliated schools must follow for the academic session 2025–26. It also highlights the Board’s ongoing efforts to promote competency-based, learning-outcome-oriented and holistic assessment in accordance with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
JKBOSE Class 9th Summative Assessment Exams 2026
As stated in the official notification, the Class 9th Summative Assessment Examination 2026 will be conducted by all government and private schools affiliated with JKBOSE in Kashmir Division and the winter zone areas of Jammu Division.
The examinations will take place at the respective institutional levels, meaning schools will conduct the assessments within their own institutions. The process must follow the academic calendar and the syllabi, courses of studies and associated scheme of studies already notified by JKBOSE for the academic session 2025–26.
All concerned institutions are required to adhere to the prescribed academic framework while making arrangements for the examination. The notification establishes the requirements for conducting the assessment and maintaining the standards specified by the Board.
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Class 9th Exams to Be Completed by October 2026
One of the key instructions in the JKBOSE notification is that the Summative Assessment Examination 2026 must be completed by the end of October 2026.
Heads of all affiliated institutions are responsible for ensuring that the examination is conducted according to the Board’s instructions. Schools must also maintain the prescribed standards of education and assessment throughout the examination process.
The notification applies to government and private schools affiliated with JKBOSE in the specified divisions and zones. Institutions are expected to make the necessary arrangements to complete the assessments within the stipulated period.
Focus on Competency-Based Assessment Under NEP 2020
JKBOSE has stated that the conduct of the Class 9th Summative Assessment Examination 2026 will be guided by the Board’s ongoing assessment reforms.
These reforms aim to encourage competency-based, learning-outcome-oriented and holistic assessment of students, in alignment with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020. The notification specifies that the assessment process should focus on students’ understanding and application of knowledge rather than relying solely on memorisation.
Under the prescribed curriculum and assessment framework, the examination process is expected to assess several important learning competencies, including:
- Application of knowledge
- Conceptual understanding
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Reasoning abilities
- Other relevant competencies prescribed under the curriculum and assessment framework
The approach is intended to move beyond the simple recall and reproduction of information. The Board has emphasised assessment methods that consider students’ understanding, reasoning and ability to apply what they have learned.
Schools must conduct the examination in accordance with the applicable curriculum and assessment framework notified by the Board.
JKBOSE Model Question Bank and Syllabus Available Online
JKBOSE has also informed schools and other concerned stakeholders that the model question bank, syllabi and courses of studies are available on its official website.
Students, teachers and school authorities can refer to the official JKBOSE website at jkbose.jk.gov.in to access the relevant academic resources and take the necessary action.
The Board has identified these materials as reference resources for the conduct of the examination. Schools are expected to follow the notified syllabi, courses of studies and associated scheme of studies for the academic session 2025–26.
Students preparing for the Class 9th Summative Assessment Examination 2026 can use the prescribed academic materials to understand the syllabus and the learning requirements applicable to their examinations.
Instructions for Heads of Government and Private Schools
The notification places responsibility on the heads of all affiliated institutions to ensure that the Class 9th Summative Assessment Examination 2026 is conducted properly.
According to JKBOSE, the examination must be organised in a fair, transparent and student-centric manner. Schools are also required to maintain the integrity, confidentiality and credibility of the examination process.
These requirements are intended to ensure that the assessment is conducted according to the prescribed standards and that the examination process remains reliable.
Heads of institutions must therefore ensure compliance with the academic calendar, the notified curriculum and the assessment framework. They must also take the necessary steps to complete the examination within the deadline specified by the Board.
Special Instructions for PM SHRI Schools Regarding Holistic Progress Cards
In addition to the examination-related directions, JKBOSE has issued specific instructions for all PM SHRI Schools concerning the maintenance of Holistic Progress Cards (HPCs) for Class 9th students.
The notification states that PM SHRI Schools must ensure that the Holistic Progress Card of every Class 9th student is properly maintained and updated alongside the conduct of the Summative Assessment Examination.
The process must follow the prescribed HPC framework, as piloted in these schools.
The Board has stated that maintaining these progress cards will ensure that each student’s academic progress and overall development are documented comprehensively. The updated cards must also be kept readily available for verification during monitoring visits and reviews.
PM SHRI Schools are therefore required to ensure that the progress cards remain appropriately maintained and updated in accordance with the prescribed framework.
Important Details of JKBOSE Class 9th Examination Notification 2026
The following are the key details mentioned in the official notification:
- Board: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE)
- Examination: Class 9th Summative Assessment Examination 2026
- Applicable areas: Kashmir Division and Jammu Division winter zone
- Schools covered: All government and private schools affiliated with JKBOSE in the specified areas
- Academic session: 2025–26
- Mode of conduct: At the respective institutional level
- Examination completion deadline: End of October 2026
- Assessment approach: Competency-based, learning-outcome-oriented and holistic assessment
- Special instructions: Maintenance and updating of Holistic Progress Cards for Class 9th students in all PM SHRI Schools
- Notification date: October 12, 2026
- Official website: jkbose.jk.gov.in
Where to Check the Official JKBOSE Notification
Students, parents, teachers and school authorities can visit the official JKBOSE website at https://jkbose.jk.gov.in for the model question bank, syllabi, courses of studies and other relevant academic information.
Schools covered by the notification should follow the directions issued by the Board and make the necessary arrangements to conduct the Class 9th Summative Assessment Examination 2026 within the prescribed timeline.
The notification, dated October 12, 2026, reiterates the requirement for affiliated schools in Kashmir Division and the Jammu Division winter zone to complete the examination by the end of October 2026 while following the academic and assessment framework notified for the 2025–26 session.