Jammu & Kashmir Schools, Colleges to Remain Closed on Friday & Saturday

Srinagar, May 08 – In light of the current situation, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have announced that all educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities, will remain closed on Friday and Saturday.

The decision was confirmed by Education Minister Sakina Itoo, who stated that the step was taken to ensure the safety of students. Both government and private institutions will remain shut during this period.

Key Details of the Closure

  • Affected Institutions: All schools, colleges, and universities (government & private).

  • Closure Dates: Friday & Saturday.

  • Reason: Precautionary measure for student safety.

University of Kashmir’s Statement

The Registrar of Kashmir University (KU) also announced:

“We have decided to suspend classwork for Friday. If there are further changes, students will be notified accordingly.”

This means:

  • KU classes are cancelled for Friday.

  • Possible updates later if the situation changes.

What Should Students & Parents Do?

  • Check official notifications from your institution for updates.

  • Avoid unnecessary travel to campuses on these days.

Updates News or university pages can be followed for other updates.

Why This Decision Was Taken

The lack of a defined threat did not deter the government from acting on such measures. This sort of action is often taken to prevent undesired occurrences during uneasy periods. Current issue with Pakistan.

Will Exam Postponement Notice will come ?

As of now:

  • Not issued exam delay announcement.
  • Students are advised to await further communications from their institutions.
Final Advice for students.
  • Keep monitoring primary sources like college websites and government publications for notifications regarding changes.
  • Do not rely on social media rumours.

This is a temporary closure, and normal classes are expected to resume after the weekend unless another notice is issued.

Stay safe and informed!


Note: This article is based on the latest official updates. Further changes may occur depending on the situation. Keep checking for new announcements from  govt we will keep you updating.

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