The Kashmir School Timing Order 2026 has been issued by the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK), announcing revised school timings for government and recognised private schools across the Kashmir Division. According to Order No. 410-DSEK of 2026, dated October 14, 2026, the new schedule will come into effect from October 15, 2026. Schools located within the municipal limits of Srinagar will operate from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Meanwhile, schools situated outside the Srinagar Municipal limits, including other areas of Srinagar District and the Kashmir Province, will follow timings from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Kashmir School Timing Order 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Directorate of School Education Kashmir |
| Order Number | 410-DSEK of 2026 |
| Order Date | October 14, 2026 |
| Effective Date | October 15, 2026 |
| Applicable Institutions | Government and recognised private schools |
| Article Category | Education / Official Order |
| Official Website | https://dsek.nic.in/ |
New School Timings in Kashmir Division
The revised schedule establishes different operating hours depending on the location of the school. Institutions within Srinagar’s municipal limits will begin classes earlier than schools located outside those limits. The new arrangement applies to government schools as well as recognised private schools across the Kashmir Division, according to the issued order.
Students and parents should confirm whether their school falls within Srinagar’s municipal limits or outside them before following the revised schedule.
Area-Wise School Timing Schedule
The order specifies the following opening and closing hours from October 15, 2026.
| School Location | New School Timings |
|---|---|
| Schools within Srinagar Municipal limits | 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Schools outside Srinagar Municipal limits, including other areas of Srinagar District and Kashmir Province | 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
When Will the Revised Timings Come Into Effect?
The new school schedule will be implemented from Thursday, October 15, 2026. The Directorate of School Education Kashmir issued the order on October 14, 2026, with instructions for all concerned institutions to comply with the revised timings.
Students should plan their morning travel and school attendance according to the applicable schedule. Parents may also need to adjust transportation arrangements, particularly if their children attend schools outside Srinagar’s municipal limits.
