Jammu & Kashmir Exams Cancelled / Postponed Due to Severe Weather
Summary (English)
What happened: Torrential rains, floods and landslides have battered large parts of Jammu & Kashmir, leading authorities to suspend school and university exams and cancel certain recruitment tests. Local administration has closed schools and postponed university papers as rivers and streams rise above danger marks and road connectivity is disrupted.
Key actions: Exams scheduled across JKBOSE, Kashmir University and recruitment boards (including some JKSSB papers) have been postponed or cancelled. Detailed schedules and fresh dates will be announced by respective boards. Authorities continue rescue and relief operations.
Impact Report Card — J&K Weather (Quick Facts)
| Aspect | Status |
|---|---|
| Schools/Colleges | Closed / Suspended |
| University Exams | Postponed (Kashmir University & others) |
| Board Exams (JKBOSE) | Postponed - Class 10 & 11 bi-annual papers |
| Recruitment Exams (JKSSB, JE) | Cancelled or to be rescheduled |
| Transport & Connectivity | Disrupted — roads and bridges damaged |
| Casualties | Multiple deaths reported; rescue ongoing |
Timeline & Official Notices
• Aug 24–27, 2025: Heavy monsoon rains intensify across Jammu & Kashmir; flash flooding and landslides reported in Kishtwar and Vaishno Devi route. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Aug 26–28, 2025: JKBOSE and several universities issue orders to postpone exams scheduled for Aug 27–28. Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) cancels a Junior Engineer OMR exam after one centre could not be operated due to weather. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Advice for Students & Parents
- Do not travel to exam centres until official rescheduling is announced.
- Check official JKBOSE / Kashmir University / JKSSB websites or X handles for updates.
- Keep emergency kits ready; follow local authority instructions for evacuation if required.
Sources & Next Steps
We compiled this report from multiple local and national outlets and official board statements. Fresh exam dates will be notified by the respective authorities; students should keep checking official portals. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
सारांश (हिन्दी)
क्या हुआ: भारी बारिश, बाढ़ और भूस्खलन के चलते जम्मू-कश्मीर के कई हिस्सों में स्कूल, कॉलेज और परीक्षाएँ स्थगित या रद्द कर दी गयीं। नदी-नाले खतरे के निशान के ऊपर बह रहे हैं और कई मार्ग बंद हैं।
मुख्य कार्रवाई: JKBOSE तथा विश्वविद्यालयों ने 27–28 अगस्त के लिए निर्धारित परीक्षाओं को स्थगित किया है; JKSSB ने कुछ भर्ती परीक्षाएँ रद्द या फिर से तय करने का निर्णय लिया ہے।
इम्पैक्ट रिपोर्ट कार्ड — झल्कियाँ
| विषय | स्थिति |
|---|---|
| स्कूल/कॉलेज | बंद / स्थगित |
| विश्वविद्यालय परीक्षाएँ | स्थगित |
| बोर्ड परीक्षाएँ (JKBOSE) | कक्षा 10, 11: स्थगन |
| भर्ती परीक्षाएँ (JKSSB) | रद्द/पुनर्निर्धारित |
अधिकारिक सलाह
- अधिकारिक घोषणा से पहले परीक्षा केन्द्रों की यात्रा न करें।
- JKBOSE, विश्वविद्यालय और JKSSB की वेबसाइट/सोशल पोस्ट देखें।
- जिन क्षेत्रों में बाढ़ का खतरा है वहां से दूर रहें।
خلاصہ (اردو)
کیا ہوا: بھاری بارش، سیلاب اور لینڈ سلائیڈنگ نے جموں و کشمیر کے کئی علاقوں کو متاثر کیا—اس کے باعث سکول، کالج اور مختلف امتحانات منسوخ یا مؤخر کیے گئے ہیں۔ ندی نالے خطرے کی سطح سے اوپر بہہ رہے ہیں اور راستے متاثر ہوئے ہیں۔
اہم اقدامات: JKBOSE، کشمیر یونیورسٹی اور دیگر اداروں نے 27–28 اگست کو طے شدہ پرچے ملتوی کیے۔ JKSSB نے کچھ بھرتی امتحانات منسوخ کیے یا بعد میں دوبارہ منعقد کرنے کا اعلان کیا ہے۔
اثرات کا ریپورٹ کارڈ — جلدی جائزہ
| شعبہ | حالت |
|---|---|
| سکول/کالج | بند/موقوف |
| یونیورسٹی امتحانات | ملتوی |
| بورڈ امتحانات | کلاس 10/11: ملتوی |
| بھرتی کے امتحان | منسوخ/دوبارہ تاریخ |
طلبہ و والدین کے لیے ہدایات
- سرکاری اعلان سے پہلے کسی بھی مرکز کی طرف نہ جائیں۔
- JKBOSE، کشمیر یونیورسٹی اور JKSSB کی آفیشل ویب سائٹس دیکھتے رہیں۔
- اگر آپ سیلاب یا راستوں سے متاثر علاقے میں ہیں تو ہنگامی ہدایات پر عمل کریں۔
حوالہ جات
ہم نے یہ رپورٹ متعدد مقامی اور قومی ذرائع کی بنیاد پر تیار کی — تازہ ترین معلومات کے لیے سرکاری نوٹیفکیشن چیک کریں۔
Sources / References
- Reuters — heavy rain, floods & landslides coverage. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Indian Express — reports of cancelled exams and local disruption. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Kashmir University & local outlets reporting postponed exams. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Rising Kashmir / local press — JKSSB & JKBOSE updates. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
(For official exam reschedules always refer to the board portals: JKBOSE, Kashmir University, JKSSB.)
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FAQs
Will postponed exams be rescheduled?
Yes — boards such as JKBOSE, Kashmir University and JKSSB will announce fresh dates on their official portals. Keep checking official websites and X/Twitter handles for updates. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Are students eligible for special consideration?
Boards occasionally provide special provisions or adjusted schedules; contact your regional exam office for exact instructions.
