Schools in Jammu & Kashmir
29,446+ schools across 20 districts, 188 blocks, and 6,513+ villages
Districts in Jammu & Kashmir (20)
School categories in Jammu & Kashmir
Schools in Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir has 29,446 registered schools across 20 districts and 188 blocks. Most are government-run schools in rural areas, following the curriculum set by the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education (JKBOSE). Private schools, mostly in cities, run CBSE or ICSE.
Private schools must reserve 25% of their Class 1 seats for children from low-income families under the RTE Act. The state runs this through an online lottery — applications open around March-April each year. Use the district links below to find schools near your area.
FAQs
✅How many schools are in Jammu & Kashmir?
Jammu & Kashmir has 29,446 schools listed in UDISE+. This includes government, private-aided, and private-unaided schools across all 20 districts.
✅How do I apply for RTE free admission in Jammu & Kashmir?
Jammu & Kashmir runs RTE admissions online. Applications usually open in March or April. You'll need your child's birth certificate, Aadhaar card, and an income certificate showing the family earns below the state's EWS limit. The school allotment is done through a computer lottery — not by queue or personal connections.
✅Which school board is most common in Jammu & Kashmir?
Government schools in Jammu & Kashmir follow the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education (JKBOSE). Private schools in cities usually run CBSE. ICSE schools exist but are fewer in number.
✅How do I check if a school in Jammu & Kashmir is genuine?
Every registered school has an 11-digit UDISE code shown on its SchoolsPedia page. Go to udiseplus.gov.in and search by that code to verify the school's registration directly with the Ministry of Education.
