Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. SRINAGAR: A Class 10th student, Tayyaba Yaqoob of Government Girls Higher Secondary School Khaniyar, Srinagar, was initially barred from appearing in her board examination due to a discrepancy in her name. However, after the issue was highlighted by the media and the President of the Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK), Dr. G.N. Var and following the personal intervention of Education Minister Sakeena Itoo, she was officially allowed to sit for the exam—though she had already missed her first paper.
Sequence of Events: Tayyaba Yaqoob was denied permission to appear for her board examination due to an error in her name on official records. Despite months of preparation, she faced uncertainty about her academic future at a critical moment. Although she had completed all formalities, she was not issued her roll number slip, a mandatory document for taking the exam.
Distressed by the situation, Tayyaba and her family approached the Director of School Education Kashmir and the Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) to raise their complaint, hoping for a resolution before the examination.
As media reports brought attention to the matter, PSAJK President Dr. G.N. Var took up the issue with the concerned authorities, urging them to act swiftly and ensure that bureaucratic hurdles did not deprive the student of her right to education.
Recognizing the urgency of the matter, Education Minister Sakeena Itoo personally intervened, directing the JKOSE And DSEK higher Officials to take immediate action. The department responded promptly and rectified the error, officially permitting Tayyaba to appear for her exam on time.
Tayyaba Yaqoob Expressing her relief, she said, “I am grateful to all those who helped resolve my issue in time. This exam is crucial for my future and I am glad I didn’t miss it.” Her parents also extended their gratitude to Education Minister Sakeena Itoo, PSAJK President Dr. G.N. Var and Director of School Education Kashmir for their timely support.
Speaking on the issue, Dr. G.N Var emphasized the need for systemic improvements. “No student should have to go through such stress due to administrative lapses. While we appreciate the swift response of the Education Minister Sakeena Itoo, a proper mechanism must be in place to ensure students don’t suffer unnecessary setbacks during critical exams,” he stated.
"The Education Department has issued an official statement regarding this and assured that steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future, reaffirming its commitment to a smooth and fair examination process for all students."
