Srinagar, June 13: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has directed all Government and Private Recognised Schools across the Valley not to conduct any in-house examinations during the month of Muharram-ul-Haram.
According to an official order issued by the Director School Education Kashmir, schools have been instructed to refrain from holding internal assessments, term examinations, or any other in-house tests for all classes from June 23 to June 27, 2026.
The order states that the decision has been taken in view of the approaching month of Muharram-ul-Haram to ensure smooth observance of the religious period.
“All Government and Private Recognised Schools shall not conduct any in-house examinations/internal assessments/term examinations for all classes with effect from June 23 to June 27, 2026,” the order reads.
The Directorate further warned that any deviation from the instructions or failure to comply with the directive would invite disciplinary action under the relevant rules.
Copies of the order have been forwarded to the Commissioner/Secretary, School Education Department, OSD to the Education Minister, Joint Directors of the School Education Department, Joint Director SCERT (Central/KD), and all Chief Education Officers and Principals of DIETs for information and necessary action.
The move is expected to provide relief to students and educational institutions during the Muharram observances across Kashmir.(KNC)
