DSEK Permits Remedial Classes in Private Schools During Winter Vacations 2025-26: Strict Conditions Apply

The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has officially granted permission to recognized private educational institutions in the Kashmir Division to conduct Remedial Teaching Classes during the upcoming winter vacations of 2025-26.

According to a Circular issued by the Joint Director (EE), this decision comes after numerous requests from private schools citing a loss of academic days due to prolonged vacations, climatic constraints, and administrative closures. While the government has allowed these classes to help students bridge learning gaps, it has imposed strict conditions to protect student and parent interests.

Key Conditions for Conducting Classes

Private schools must strictly adhere to the following four guidelines to run these sessions:

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1. Voluntary Basis & Parental Consent: The remedial or supplementary teaching must be carried out only with the prior consent of parents and should be completely voluntary. No student can be forced to attend.

2. No Extra Fee: Schools are strictly prohibited from charging any extra fee from students for these remedial classes.

3. Heating Arrangements: There must be appropriate heating arrangements in the classrooms to ensure students are comfortable during the harsh winter.

4. Timing Restrictions: The classes can only be conducted between 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM to avoid the peak morning and evening cold.

Why This Decision?

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The Directorate acknowledged that the working days in the Kashmir Division were significantly reduced this year due to various “unavoidable circumstances.” The intention behind allowing these classes is to provide necessary academic support to students who may have fallen behind, ensuring they are prepared for the next session.

Conclusion

This circular strikes a balance between academic necessity and student welfare. While it allows schools to cover the syllabus, it explicitly prevents them from turning winter tutorials into a money-making exercise. Parents are advised to report any school violating the “No Extra Fee” or “Voluntary” clauses to the DSEK.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can private schools charge fees for winter remedial classes?

No. The DSEK circular explicitly states that no extra fee is to be charged from students for these classes.

2. Are winter classes mandatory for students?

No. The classes are to be held on a voluntary basis and require prior consent from parents.

3. What are the timings for these classes?

Schools are permitted to conduct classes only between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

4. Why has the government allowed these classes?

The permission was granted to address the shortage of working days caused by prolonged vacations and climatic constraints in the Kashmir Division.

5. Do schools need to provide heating?

Yes, appropriate heating arrangements in classrooms are a mandatory condition for conducting these classes.