JKBOSE Issues Fresh Guidelines on Re-admission and Stream Change for Classes 10th, 11th & 12th
JKBOSE Issues Fresh Guidelines on Re-admission and Stream Change for Classes 10th, 11th & 12th: Jammu, June 18, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has released a new notification clarifying the rules and regulations for re-admission and stream change for students in Classes 10th, 11th, and 12th. This notification serves as a continuation of an earlier one issued on February 17, 2024, and aims to address various student concerns about eligibility, stream changes, and readmission scenarios.
Below is a detailed, easy-to-understand summary of the important points covered in the latest directive from the Academic Division of JKBOSE:
1. Re-admission for Class 10th and 11th Students
Students who were previously enrolled as regular students but could not appear in the exams or were declared as “fail” or “re-appear” in the Annual Regular Examination are eligible for re-admission in the immediate next academic session only.
Key Condition:
This is only applicable to students who were on the regular rolls of their school. Students who attempted the examination in private capacity or have already received an Admit Card for a private exam attempt are not eligible for re-admission.
2. Re-admission Rules for Class 12th
In the case of Class 12th, the rules are slightly different but still emphasize the importance of regular enrollment.
A student is eligible for re-admission in the same stream in the following cases:
- If they were on the regular roll of a school in the previous academic year.
- If they submitted the examination form but did not appear for the exams.
- If they were declared as re-appear or fail in the said examination.
Important Note:
Students who have already passed Class 12th are not eligible for re-admission, even if they want to change their stream.
3. Stream Change After Passing Class 11th
Students who have passed Class 11th but didn’t enroll in Class 12th in the following year and now wish to change their stream (e.g., from Arts to Science or Commerce, or vice versa) are allowed to do so, but with certain conditions:
- They must apply for cancellation of their previous Class 11th result, and do so at their own risk.
- They will have to reappear in all compulsory subjects of the new stream.
- They cannot retain any previously passed subjects from their old stream.
4. Stream Change for Class 12th Re-appear or Fail Cases
Students who:
- Were regular Class 12th students in the previous session,
- Have failed or received a re-appear result,
- And now wish to change their entire stream,
may also be allowed to do so. However, there are strict guidelines:
- Re-admission and stream change must be sought in the immediate next session only.
- The student must cancel their earlier Class 12th result at their own risk.
- They must not retain any marks or awards from the earlier stream.
- The student must also appear for the corresponding Class 11th subjects of the new stream (except English and the Fifth Subject, if it matches the new stream).
- Until the student passes Class 11th of the new stream, their Class 12th result will be withheld under disputed eligibility.
5. Gap Year Candidates – What You Need to Know
If a student has passed a class but did not take admission in the next higher class in any school or institution, they will be considered a “Gap Case.”
Such students are still eligible for regular admission in the next higher class within a period of three academic sessions (i.e., within three years from the date they passed their previous class).
Final Words from JKBOSE
This clarification comes in light of several queries from schools, students, and parents regarding admission and subject change policies. The JKBOSE aims to make the process transparent and ensure students have clear guidance during critical academic decisions.
Students, parents, and school authorities are advised to carefully go through the notification before making any decisions regarding re-admission or stream change. The Board has also emphasized that all actions such as cancellation of results or stream switching will be taken at the candidate’s own risk and responsibility, and proper documentation must be submitted to the school and JKBOSE accordingly.
For further assistance or queries, candidates can contact the JKBOSE Academic Division via email at [email protected] or through the helpline numbers mentioned in the notification.
Here is a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) based on the JKBOSE Notification dated 18-06-2025 regarding re-admission and stream change for Classes 10th, 11th, and 12th:
JKBOSE Issues Fresh Guidelines on Re-admission and Stream Change for Classes 10th, 11th & 12th: FAQs
Q1. Who is eligible for re-admission in Class 10th and 11th?
Ans: Students who were on the regular rolls of a school but either did not appear or were declared fail/re-appear in the Annual Regular examination are eligible for re-admission in the immediate next academic session only.
Q2. Can a private candidate seek re-admission in Class 10th or 11th?
Ans: No. Re-admission is not allowed if the student has appeared, submitted the examination form, or obtained an Admit Card as a private candidate.
Q3. What are the conditions for re-admission in Class 12th?
Ans: Re-admission in the same stream is allowed if the student:
- Was a regular student in a school,
- Had submitted the exam form, and
- Either did not appear or was declared fail/re-appear in the previous exam.
Students who have already passed Class 12th cannot seek re-admission.
Q4. Can a student who passed Class 11th change their stream before Class 12th?
Ans: Yes, but:
- The student must cancel their Class 11th result at their own risk.
- They must appear in all compulsory subjects of the new stream.
- They cannot retain any previously passed subject marks.
Q5. Can a Class 12th re-appear/fail student change their stream during re-admission?
Ans: Yes, but only if:
- The student was on regular roll in Class 12th in the previous academic session,
- They seek re-admission in the immediate next session,
- They cancel their Class 12th result at their own risk,
- They appear in all subjects of the new stream, and
- They also pass corresponding Class 11th subjects of the new stream (except English and Fifth Subject if overlapping).
Their Class 12th result will be withheld until they pass Class 11th subjects of the changed stream.
Q6. What is a “Gap Case”?
Ans: A student is considered a Gap Case if they:
- Have passed a class, but
- Did not take admission in the next higher class for up to 3 years.
Such students can take regular admission in the next class within three academic sessions from passing the previous class.
Q7. Can a student retain marks of previously passed subjects while changing streams?
Ans: No. When changing streams, the student must appear in all compulsory subjects of the new stream and cannot retain any previously passed subjects.
Q8. What happens if a student does not clear the required Class 11th subjects after stream change in Class 12th?
Ans: The Class 12th result will remain withheld under “disputed eligibility” until the student clears the Class 11th subjects of the new stream.
Q9. Can a student change stream after passing Class 12th?
Ans: No. Once a student has passed Class 12th, they are not eligible for re-admission or stream change.
Q10. Is re-admission allowed after two or more years of gap?
Ans: Re-admission is allowed for Gap Cases only within three academic sessions from the year the student passed their last class.
For more information, students and parents are advised to contact their school or reach out to JKBOSE at:
[email protected]
0191-2952817 (Jammu), 0194-2494522 (Srinagar)
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