The Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has issued an official notification granting 15% relaxation in syllabus for students of Class 10th, 11th and 12th who will appear in the Annual Regular 2026 examinations (February–March session) in Summer Zone areas of Jammu Division.
As per the notification, candidates will be required to attempt only 85% marks in the question paper, which will be treated equivalent to the full 100% marks of the paper.
JKBOSE 15% Syllabus Relaxation Notification Details
JKBOSE has clarified that the relaxation/benefit that was earlier given to candidates for Annual Regular 2025 (Oct–Nov session) has now been extended to the upcoming Annual Regular 2026 examination for Summer Zone areas of Jammu Division.
Key Points From Notification
✅ Applicable Classes: 10th, 11th, 12th
✅ Exam Session: Annual Regular 2026 (Feb–March)
✅ Zone: Summer Zone areas of Jammu Division
✅ Relaxation: 15% syllabus concession
✅ Attempt Rule: Students will attempt only 85% marks from the paper
✅ Question Papers: Will still be prepared from whole prescribed syllabus
Important Clarification by JKBOSE
JKBOSE has clearly mentioned in the notification:
- Question papers will be set from the complete syllabus
- Students will have to attempt only 85% marks from within the paper, based on internal choice
- MCQs will be evaluated individually
- Same pattern will apply to grammar portion in language subjects
This means the paper will include full syllabus coverage, but students will receive enough choices to attempt only the required marks.
85% Attempt Rule: Marks Calculation Table
JKBOSE has provided the details of total allotted marks and how many marks students will attempt under 85% rule:
| Total Marks in Question Paper | Marks to be Attempted (85%) |
|---|---|
| 100 Marks | 85 Marks |
| 90 Marks | 77 Marks |
| 80 Marks | 68 Marks |
| 70 Marks | 60 Marks |
| 60 Marks | 51 Marks |
| 50 Marks | 43 Marks |
| 40 Marks | 34 Marks |
Who Will Get the Benefit?
This syllabus relaxation benefit is for:
📌 Students appearing in:
- Class 10th
- Class 11th
- Class 12th
📌 For:
- Annual Regular 2026 Exams (Feb–March session)
📌 In:
- Summer Zone areas of Jammu Division
What Should Students Do Now?
Students preparing for JKBOSE Annual Regular 2026 should:
- Focus on full syllabus preparation (because paper will be made from full syllabus)
- Keep in mind they will have to attempt only 85% marks
- Practice previous question papers & MCQs
- Use internal choice smartly during exams.
