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Education
J&K Govt Lowers Barriers for School Approval, Introduces Self‑Certification
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 06:03 PM
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The Jammu & Kashmir government has relaxed the approval process for schools, permitting institutions to self‑certify compliance with standards, a move aimed at boosting private education.
The Jammu & Kashmir government has announced a new policy to simplify the approval process for schools.
Under the revised guidelines, institutions can self‑certify that they meet the required standards for infrastructure, staffing and safety, eliminating the need for multiple government clearances.
The move is expected to reduce administrative delays and encourage the establishment of more private schools across the state.
Education officials said the change will also allow quicker responses to local demand for schooling.
The policy is part of a broader effort to boost educational access in remote areas.
Under the revised guidelines, institutions can self‑certify that they meet the required standards for infrastructure, staffing and safety, eliminating the need for multiple government clearances.
The move is expected to reduce administrative delays and encourage the establishment of more private schools across the state.
Education officials said the change will also allow quicker responses to local demand for schooling.
The policy is part of a broader effort to boost educational access in remote areas.