SKUAST-K Extends Winter Vacation for Students Till February 9, 2026
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Shalimar, has announced the extension of winter vacation for students in view of the prevailing harsh weather conditions and recent heavy snowfall in the region.
As per an official memo issued by the Office of the Registrar, the university stated that due to the inclement weather and the situation that emerged because of heavy snowfall, the winter break earlier announced for students has now been extended up to 09 February 2026.
The memo further clarifies that the directions already issued in the earlier order will remain unchanged. The winter vacation was initially announced vide University Order No. 25 (Acad.) of 2025 dated 18.12.2025, issued under endorsement No. Au/Acad/2025/Winter Vacation (W-01)/13233-75 dated 18.12.2025.
The university emphasized that the decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety of students and considering the weather-related disruptions affecting travel, mobility and day-to-day functioning in many parts of Kashmir.
The order has been issued with the approval of the competent authority and has been signed by Mir Rashid Ahmad, Deputy Registrar (Acad.).
The memo, bearing number Au/Acad/2025/Winter Vacation (W-01)/16983-17045, is dated 26.01.2026. Copies of the notice have been circulated among university officers, heads of divisions/stations/KVKs/centres, and the concerned officials for uploading the memo on the university website.
Students have been advised to follow further official updates and remain in touch with the university’s communications for any additional instructions regarding the reopening schedule.
