The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education Faces Criticism for Website Outage
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has faced backlash for failing to restore its official website even after more than a week since announcing a temporary shutdown for technical upgrades. This has caused significant inconvenience to students across the Union Territory.
Initially, the Board had announced a temporary shutdown of the JKBOSE website for four to five days for technical upgrades in line with operational guidelines. However, the website remains inaccessible, with no updates or clarifications provided by the Board. This prolonged outage has severely impacted students, parents, and institutions who rely on the online portal for essential academic services.
Students have expressed frustration over the suspension of critical services such as re-evaluation applications, photocopy requests, document uploads, and other examination-related processes. The delay has heightened anxiety and uncertainty for students, particularly those awaiting crucial academic results.
Many students have questioned the Board’s ability to complete a routine technical upgrade within the announced timeframe, highlighting the lack of communication as a major concern. The continued shutdown has also affected schools and colleges that depend on the Board’s digital platform for verification and examination processes.
Despite being a prominent education body in the region, JKBOSE has failed to provide an explanation for the delay or a revised timeline for service restoration. Students’ inquiries for updates have reportedly gone unanswered, further exacerbating the situation.
Students are urging the Board to promptly restore the website or issue a clear public statement detailing the delay and the expected date of service resumption. The current outage not only reflects poor planning and lack of accountability but also hampers academic processes for stakeholders.
It is imperative for JKBOSE to address the ongoing website issues promptly to minimize disruption to students’ academic pursuits. Transparency and effective communication are essential in resolving technical challenges and ensuring seamless access to educational services.
