SRINAGAR: Amid improving weather conditions in the Valley, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Saturday issued a fresh directive revising school timings across the Kashmir Division. The new schedule, applicable to both government and recognized private schools, will come into effect from Monday, July 14, 2025.

As per Order No. 182-DSEK of 2025, schools within the Srinagar Municipal limits will operate from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, while those outside municipal limits of Srinagar district and in other parts of Kashmir Province will follow a 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM schedule. All classes shall be conducted in offline mode only.

The directive comes days after Education Minister Sakina Itoo clarified that no extension would be granted to the summer break, and schools would reopen on July 8. She had also announced revised timings post-vacation-7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for urban areas and 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon for rural zones-aimed at avoiding peak heat hours.

However, with a notable dip in temperatures over the past few days, authorities have now re-evaluated the schedule and announced longer hours in line with regular academic routines.

The DSEK order emphasizes that all institutions must adhere strictly to the revised timings and instructions, warning that any deviation will be viewed seriously.