Srinagar, Jan 21: Students from the summer zones of Jammu and Chenab regions have demanded syllabus relaxation for their upcoming JK Board of School Education (JKBOSE) examinations.
“The current academic session has been seriously affected due to war-like situations and unfavourable weather conditions. The reduced number of working days has made it extremely difficult for students to complete the prescribed syllabus on time,” one student said.
The students requested at least 15 percent syllabus relaxation to ensure fairness and reduce academic pressure.
“Such a step would help maintain educational balance and prevent Summer Zone students from being placed at an unfair disadvantage,” the students added.
The Private Schools Association J&K (PSAJK) also extended its support for the students’ demand.
In a statement, PSAJK President Nazrul Islam Baba emphasized the need for syllabus relaxation for students of the Jammu Division, particularly in Chenab Valley and Poonch, noting that learning time in these regions was significantly compromised.
“Parity in education is not negotiable. If learning loss was the yardstick for granting syllabus relaxation in the Kashmir Division, then denying the same relief to Jammu Division students would be discriminatory and academically unethical,” Baba said.
He added that students should not be penalized for regional and situational disadvantages beyond their control.
“Any deviation from uniform academic relief will only deepen regional disparity and undermine the credibility of the evaluation system,” Baba stated.
PSAJK has urged JKBOSE Chairman and Education Minister Sakina Itoo to intervene decisively and address the students’ legitimate concerns. (Agencies)
