Overview
- An official order from the Directorate of School Education Jammu directs all government and recognised private schools up to higher secondary level to close from October 19 to November 2.
- The University of Jammu has postponed examinations scheduled for October 20, 22 and 23, with Joint Registrar (Examinations) Dr. Raj Kumar stating that fresh dates will be issued.
- JKBOSE has already released Class 12 exams for November 8 to December 3 and Class 11 exams for November 19 to December 13, which fall after the school holiday period.
- State holiday calendars vary nationwide, with Uttar Pradesh schools closed October 20–23 and Rajasthan observing a longer Diwali break from October 13–24, while Noida closures for October 20–23 are reported but await official notice.
- Officials noted that earlier closures in Jammu on October 6 and 7 were due to heavy rainfall and were unrelated to festival observances.