Class 8th Annual Examination 2025: J&K Govt Directs All Schools to Conduct Exams Internally
Srinagar, Oct 12:
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced a revised procedure for conducting the Class 8th annual examinations across the Union Territory.
The new approach is designed to make evaluations more competency-based and student-centered, aligning with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
As per Government Order No. 629-JK(Edu) of 2025, dated October 11, 2025, and reported by the Kashmir News Corner (KNC), all government and recognized private schools will now hold in-house Summative or Annual Examinations for Class 8th under the supervision of Cluster or Complex Heads, beginning with the academic session 2024–25.
The new system includes regular formative assessments, remedial teaching for weak students, and supplementary attempts to ensure every child reaches Class 9 successfully. DIETs will maintain data of all students and coordinate implementation through Cluster Heads.
The order, issued by Secretary School Education, Ram Niwas Sharma (IAS), directs SCERT and DIETs to train teachers on competency-based question papers, Holistic Progress Cards, and evaluation methods.
School Heads will set common question papers focusing on areas where districts performed poorly in the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 report. The Director School Education will oversee exam scheduling and monitoring.
As per the schedule, results will be declared before March 20 in Summer Zones and before October 25 in Winter Zones, while new classes will begin from April 1 and November 1, respectively.
The government has also instructed schools to strengthen Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) for regular progress sharing and communication. (KNC)
