However, with the festival falling a day later, authorities have revised the decision.(ANI Photo)Schools Colleges Closed Highlights News Updates: J-K Education Minister Sakina Itoo notified on X (formerly Twitter) that the state government has established dedicated helplines to help students from the state who are planning to return home and advised students from outside the union territory to contact the state education department and transport for assistance. Authorities have ordered the closure of educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and Ladakh.
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has rescheduled its entrance tests, originally scheduled for May 10 and 11, for students from Jammu and Kashmir, J-K Education Minister Sakina Itoo wrote on X. Several schools in J-K have switched to online mode of classes to ensure students do not miss out academic time, news agency PTI reported. The decision came after the state government on Thursday had ordered the closure of all schools, colleges and universities in the Union Territory till Saturday as a precautionary measure. CM Omar Abdullah said he will review the decision to close schools on Monday. The Leh administration on Friday announced that all schools will remain closed in the district for the same duration.
On the other hand, government and private schools in Rajasthan have been closed in Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Barmer districts. In addition to schools, all colleges in Jodhpur were also ordered to remain shut. With high alert sounded in the border districts of western Rajasthan, a blackout was instituted in these areas from midnight to 4 am due to possible threat of air strikes. Some private schools in Delhi took the decision to go online on Friday as a precautionary measure in light of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, following Operation Sindoor, conducted on Wednesday as a response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
Punjab government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions for the next three days in view of the confrontation at India-Pakistan border. On Thursday evening, officials in the Tricity region (Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula) announced also that all schools will remain closed on Friday and Saturday. In Haryana, all educational institutions in Panchkula will remain closed on Friday and Saturday, according to officials. Several exams, including Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) CA exams, Consortium of Medical, Engineerand Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) UGET 2025 and university entrance tests, have been postponed in the wake of the conflict.
The Consortium of Medical, Engineerand Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) announced the postponement of its UGET 2025 and Uni-GAUGE E exams in the wake of escalations between India and Pakistan.
All schools in the border district of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan will remain closed until further notice, said Collector Pratap Singh Nathawat.
The decision comes in the wake of growing tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
Aside from Jaisalmer, all government and private schools have been closed in Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Barmer districts as a precautionary measure, officials said on Thursday.
High alert sounded in the border districts of western Rajasthan, a blackout was instituted in these areas from midnight to Friday 4 am due to possible threat of air strikes.
In the early hours of Friday, India thwarted a Pakistani drone and missile barrage targeting 15 military bases and several cities. In Jaisalmer, authorities extended the blackout in Jaisalmer till 6 am, according to news agency P
All public and private schools have been closed across five districts in Rajasthan as a precautionary measure. These include Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Barmer districts.
In light of the tensions between India and Pakistan, Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) president Ronak Khatri on Friday appealed to the institute’s administration to postpone the upcoming examinations scheduled to begin on May 13.
Khatri said that the current situation has created a sense of panic among student, and their families are requesting for their return.
DUSU has launched two helpline numbers for students — 73780 22365 and 62686 85067 — to help those seeking assistance related to accommodation, medical support and examination-related queries amid the conflict.
J-K Education Minister Sakina Itoo notified that the state government has established dedicated helplines to help students from the state who are planning to return home and advised students from outside the union territory to contact the state education department and transport for assistance.
"The Govt of J&K has established dedicated helplines to assist students. Students from J&K studying outside who need to return home are advised to contact officials from the School Education and Transport Departments of the Jammu Division," the Minister wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
"Students from outside the UT who are currently studying in J&K may get in touch with officials of SED and Transport Department of the Kashmir Division for help with transport, lodging, or any related assistance. The government is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students," she added.
She shared the list of helpline numbers on social media.
The Govt of J&K has established dedicated helplines to assist students. Students from J&K studying outside who need to return home are advised to contact officials from the School Education and Transport Departments of the Jammu Division. Similarly, students from outside the UT… pic.twitter.com/tJwRV01Don
— Sakina Itoo (@sakinaitoo) May 10, 2025
Several private schools in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal have decided to prepone their summer vacation and shut down from May 9 following an urgent appeal by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
“Our plan was to close for the summer from next week, but we are complying with the Chief Minister’s request,” said Sunita Sen, Principal of Ballygunge Siksha Sadan.
“We are also closing from May 9 and will reopen on June 9. It is important to follow the government’s appeal in times like these,” said Joyoti Chaudhuri, principal of Delhi Public School Ruby Park.
“We were supposed to begin our vacation from May 14, but following the CM’s advisory, we decided to prepone it,” said Lipika Ghosh, principal of St. Xavier’s Institution, Panihati.
The decision comes amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions following India’s missile strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor. The education fraternity has largely welcomed the move, viewing it as a proactive step to prioritise student safety.
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains notified on X that all schools, colleges and universities across the state will remain closed for three days.
“In view of the evolving situation, it is hereby ordered that all Schools, Colleges, and Universities — Government, Private, and Aided — across entire Punjab shall remain completely closed for the next three days,” the minister wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
The decision comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted on Wednesday in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued an alert regarding a fabricated public notice circulated on social media in the name of the body, claiming that “all exams are cancelled due to a war situation” and asking students to return home.
“All official updates are only on the UGC website and official social media channels of UGC,” the body further noted on X (formerly Twitter).
All public and private schools have been closed across five districts in Rajasthan as a precautionary measure. These include Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Barmer districts.
In light of the tensions between India and Pakistan, Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) president Ronak Khatri on Friday appealed to the institute’s administration to postpone the upcoming examinations scheduled to begin on May 13.
Khatri said that the current situation has created a sense of panic among student, and their families are requesting for their return.
“Many students, who had gone home on preparatory leave are now panicked, and several parents are requesting their children to return home amid the growing tensions,” he said in an official statement.
DUSU has launched two helpline numbers for students -- 73780 22365 and 62686 85067 -- to help those seeking assistance related to accommodation, medical support and examination-related queries amid the conflict.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said he will review the decision to close schools in the state on Monday.
J-K Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday ordered the closure of schools for the next two days in view of the tensions between India and Pakistan.
The Leh administration on Friday announced that all schools in the district will remain closed till May 10 in view of the growing tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindhu, which was conducted in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
“All government and private schools in Leh district shall remain closed for the next two days,” said deputy commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhdeva.
This step has been taken in view of the prevailing situation, he said.
All are requested to remain vigilant and contact 112 in case of any emergency, the DC added.
In Haryana, all educational institutions in Panchkula district will remain closed on Friday and Saturday, according to officials.
A blackout was enforced in Panchkula at night due to possible threat of air strikes amid rising tensions with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
As schools in West Bengal prepone their summer vacations to May 9 following an appeal made by CM Mamata Banerjee, Siddhartha Dey, principal of Julien Day School, said, “In view of the present situation and to ensure the safety and well-being of students, we have decided to close our school from Friday, May 9. Initially, we had planned to close from May 16.”
The decision comes amid the rising tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
The Delhi Directorate of Education has notified that all schools that come under the government of National Capital Territory of Delhi will have summer vacations from May 11 to June 30.
According to an old notice, dated April 4 from this year, the department had notified earlier the summer vacation dates, and that June 28 to 30 will be working days for teachers.
The Consortium of Medical, Engineerand Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) announced the postponement of its UGET 2025 and Uni-GAUGE E exams in the wake of escalations between India and Pakistan.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has issued a clarion call to 14 lakh members and students to extend support to the Armed Forces and the Nation amid the confrontation with Pakistan.
With a widespread presence across nearly 17,000 pin codes in India and 13 branches near the India-Pakistan border, the world's largest accounting body has called for volunteers among its fraternity offering to aid the relief efforts. The body said it is uniquely positioned to make a significant impact in humanitarian efforts.
The statement by the body said that they can facilitate evacuations, set up shelter camps for displaced civilians, arrange for ambulance services, oxygen cylinders and distribute essential medicines.
In view of the escalation between India and Pakistan, J-K Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that all schools, colleges and universities in the union territory will remain closed on May 9 and 10, and urged people to stay safe.
"All schools, colleges and universities in J&K to remain closed on 9th & 10th May as a precautionary measure. Stay safe," the minister wrote on X.
All schools, colleges and universities in J&K to remain closed on 9th & 10th May as a precautionary measure. Stay safe.
— Sakina Itoo (@sakinaitoo) May 8, 2025
All schools in the border district of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan will remain closed until further notice, said Collector Pratap Singh Nathawat.
The decision comes in the wake of growing tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
Aside from Jaisalmer, all government and private schools have been closed in Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Barmer districts as a precautionary measure, officials said on Thursday.
High alert sounded in the border districts of western Rajasthan, a blackout was instituted in these areas from midnight to Friday 4 am due to possible threat of air strikes.
In the early hours of Friday, India thwarted a Pakistani drone and missile barrage targeting 15 military bases and several cities. In Jaisalmer, authorities extended the blackout in Jaisalmer till 6 am, according to news agency P
The Tripura Directorate of Higher Education cancelled summer vacations scheduled to begin from Friday in all state-run general degree colleges, professional colleges, and technical institutes. The decision was taken in ordered to conduct semester examinations, admission processes, and regular classes.
“In the interest of the students, Summer Vacation for the General Degree Colleges/ Professional Colleges /Technical Institutes under the control of the Higher Education Department, Tripura scheduled from 9th May, 2025 to 3rd June, 2025 for 26 (twenty six) days is hereby withdrawn,” reads a notice issued by Animesh Debbarma, the director of the department.
The faculty members will be given 26 days of earned leave in lieu of the cancellation of the summer vacation.
Several private schools in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal have decided to prepone their summer vacation and shut down from May 9 following an urgent appeal by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
“Our plan was to close for the summer from next week, but we are complying with the Chief Minister’s request,” said Sunita Sen, Principal of Ballygunge Siksha Sadan.
“We are also closing from May 9 and will reopen on June 9. It is important to follow the government’s appeal in times like these,” said Joyoti Chaudhuri, principal of Delhi Public School Ruby Park.
“We were supposed to begin our vacation from May 14, but following the CM’s advisory, we decided to prepone it,” said Lipika Ghosh, principal of St. Xavier’s Institution, Panihati.
The decision comes amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions following India’s missile strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor. The education fraternity has largely welcomed the move, viewing it as a proactive step to prioritise student safety.
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains notified on X that all schools, colleges and universities across the state will remain closed for three days.
“In view of the evolving situation, it is hereby ordered that all Schools, Colleges, and Universities — Government, Private, and Aided — across entire Punjab shall remain completely closed for the next three days,” the minister wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
The decision comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted on Wednesday in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has rescheduled its entrance tests, originally scheduled for May 10 and 11, for students from Jammu and Kashmir.
"JMI announces rescheduling of the Admission Tests to be held on May 10-11, 2025 for students of Jammu and Kashmir." The decision has been taken "considering the ongoing situation and factoring in the well-being of students," a statement read.
The entrance examinations for various programmes for the 2025-26 academic session began on April 26 and are scheduled to conclude by May 31. Tests for some programmes are scheduled on May 10 and 11.
The Delhi Directorate of Education has postponed the elections for the reconstitution of School Management Committees (SMC) in government schools scheduled on May 9 to ensure a more inclusive election, news agency PTI said.
In a notification, the Directorate said the decision was taken in view of several requests received from stakeholders who sought more time for submission of nominations.
The notification also highlighted participation in the election could have been impacted due to the absence of parents and children owing to the summer vacations beginning on May 10.
“A relatively low number of applications have been received from social workers and parents or guardians of students,” the notice stated.
The department has decided to defer the election and a new schedule will be announced once schools reopen after the summer break, it added.
Those who have already submitted their applications for inclusion in the SMCs will not be required to apply again.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued an alert regarding a fabricated public notice circulated on social media in the name of the body, claiming that “all exams are cancelled due to a war situation” and asking students to return home.
“All official updates are only on the UGC website and official social media channels of UGC,” the body further noted on X (formerly Twitter).
JMI has rescheduled the admission test scheduled for May 10 and May 11 for the students of Jammu and Kashmir. The university will conduct the admission tests for the students of Jammu and Kashmir separately.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued an alert regarding a fabricated public notice circulated on social media in the name of the body, claiming that “all exams are cancelled due to a war situation” and asking students to return home.
“All official updates are only on the UGC website and official social media channels of UGC,” the body further noted on X (formerly Twitter).
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains notified on X that all schools, colleges and universities across the state will remain closed for three days.
“In view of the evolving situation, it is hereby ordered that all Schools, Colleges, and Universities — Government, Private, and Aided — across entire Punjab shall remain completely closed for the next three days,” the minister wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
The decision comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted on Wednesday in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
The Delhi Directorate of Education has postponed the elections for the reconstitution of School Management Committees (SMC) in government schools scheduled on May 9 to ensure a more inclusive election, news agency PTI said.
In a notification, the Directorate said the decision was taken in view of several requests received from stakeholders who sought more time for submission of nominations.
The notification also highlighted participation in the election could have been impacted due to the absence of parents and children owing to the summer vacations beginning on May 10.
“A relatively low number of applications have been received from social workers and parents or guardians of students,” the notice stated.
The department has decided to defer the election and a new schedule will be announced once schools reopen after the summer break, it added.
Those who have already submitted their applications for inclusion in the SMCs will not be required to apply again.
In Haryana, all educational institutions in Panchkula district will remain closed on Friday and Saturday, according to officials.
A blackout was enforced in Panchkula at night due to possible threat of air strikes amid rising tensions with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
All public and private schools have been closed across five districts in Rajasthan as a precautionary measure. These include Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Barmer districts.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said he will review the decision to close schools in the state on Monday.
J-K Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday ordered the closure of schools for the next two days in view of the tensions between India and Pakistan.
The Leh administration on Friday announced that all schools in the district will remain closed till May 10 in view of the growing tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindhu, which was conducted in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
“All government and private schools in Leh district shall remain closed for the next two days,” said deputy commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhdeva.
This step has been taken in view of the prevailing situation, he said.
All are requested to remain vigilant and contact 112 in case of any emergency, the DC added.
In Haryana, all educational institutions in Panchkula district will remain closed on Friday and Saturday, according to officials.
A blackout was enforced in Panchkula at night due to possible threat of air strikes amid rising tensions with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
As schools in West Bengal prepone their summer vacations to May 9 following an appeal made by CM Mamata Banerjee, Siddhartha Dey, principal of Julien Day School, said, “In view of the present situation and to ensure the safety and well-being of students, we have decided to close our school from Friday, May 9. Initially, we had planned to close from May 16.”
The decision comes amid the rising tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
The Delhi Directorate of Education has notified that all schools that come under the government of National Capital Territory of Delhi will have summer vacations from May 11 to June 30.
According to an old notice, dated April 4 from this year, the department had notified earlier the summer vacation dates, and that June 28 to 30 will be working days for teachers.
All schools in the border district of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan will remain closed until further notice, said Collector Pratap Singh Nathawat.
The decision comes in the wake of growing tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
Aside from Jaisalmer, all government and private schools have been closed in Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Barmer districts as a precautionary measure, officials said on Thursday.
High alert sounded in the border districts of western Rajasthan, a blackout was instituted in these areas from midnight to Friday 4 am due to possible threat of air strikes.
In the early hours of Friday, India thwarted a Pakistani drone and missile barrage targeting 15 military bases and several cities. In Jaisalmer, authorities extended the blackout in Jaisalmer till 6 am, according to news agency PTI.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed the remaining papers of Chartered Accountant (CA) May 2025, which include the CA Final, Intermediate and Post Qualification Course (PQC) examinations.
The examinations were scheduled to be held from May 9 to 14. The revised dates will be announced in "due course", the body said.
The Tripura Directorate of Higher Education cancelled summer vacations scheduled to begin from Friday in all state-run general degree colleges, professional colleges, and technical institutes. The decision was taken in ordered to conduct semester examinations, admission processes, and regular classes.
“In the interest of the students, Summer Vacation for the General Degree Colleges/ Professional Colleges /Technical Institutes under the control of the Higher Education Department, Tripura scheduled from 9th May, 2025 to 3rd June, 2025 for 26 (twenty six) days is hereby withdrawn,” reads a notice issued by Animesh Debbarma, the director of the department.
The faculty members will be given 26 days of earned leave in lieu of the cancellation of the summer vacation.
Private schools in Delhi shifted to online classes on Friday as a precautionary measure in light of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, an official told news agency PTI.
These schools include Delhi Public School (DPS) in Vasant Kunj, Indraprastha World School in Paschim Vihar and Queen Mary School in Model Town.
According to a PTI report, several schools in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have switched to online mode of classes to ensure that students do not lose academic time.
This comes after J-K government on Thursday ordered the closure of all schools, colleges and universities in the Union Territory till Saturday as a precautionary measure.
"After the CM's request, we have decided to switch to online classes from today till May 16. We had earlier announced to start the vacations from May 17, and that remains," news agency PTI quoted, Supriyo Dhar, the secretary of La Martiniere School for Boys and Girls, Kolkata, as saying.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had on Wednesday appealed to private schools in the state to declare summer vacations from May 9 in light of the tensions between India and Pakistan.
Several private schools in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal have decided to prepone their summer vacation and shut down from May 9 following an urgent appeal by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
“Our plan was to close for the summer from next week, but we are complying with the Chief Minister’s request,” said Sunita Sen, Principal of Ballygunge Siksha Sadan.
“We are also closing from May 9 and will reopen on June 9. It is important to follow the government’s appeal in times like these,” said Joyoti Chaudhuri, principal of Delhi Public School Ruby Park.
“We were supposed to begin our vacation from May 14, but following the CM’s advisory, we decided to prepone it,” said Lipika Ghosh, principal of St. Xavier’s Institution, Panihati.
The decision comes amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions following India’s missile strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor. The education fraternity has largely welcomed the move, viewing it as a proactive step to prioritise student safety.
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains notified on X that all schools, colleges and universities across the state will remain closed for three days.
“In view of the evolving situation, it is hereby ordered that all Schools, Colleges, and Universities — Government, Private, and Aided — across entire Punjab shall remain completely closed for the next three days,” the minister wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
The decision comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted on Wednesday in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
The Delhi Directorate of Education has postponed the elections for the reconstitution of School Management Committees (SMC) in government schools scheduled on May 9 to ensure a more inclusive election, news agency PTI said.
In a notification, the Directorate said the decision was taken in view of several requests received from stakeholders who sought more time for submission of nominations.
The notification also highlighted participation in the election could have been impacted due to the absence of parents and children owing to the summer vacations beginning on May 10.
“A relatively low number of applications have been received from social workers and parents or guardians of students,” the notice stated.
The department has decided to defer the election and a new schedule will be announced once schools reopen after the summer break, it added.
Those who have already submitted their applications for inclusion in the SMCs will not be required to apply again.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued an alert regarding a fabricated public notice circulated on social media in the name of the body, claiming that “all exams are cancelled due to a war situation” and asking students to return home.
“All official updates are only on the UGC website and official social media channels of UGC,” the body further noted on X (formerly Twitter).
In Haryana, all educational institutions in Panchkula district will remain closed on Friday and Saturday, according to officials.
A blackout was enforced in Panchkula at night due to possible threat of air strikes amid rising tensions with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
All public and private schools have been closed across five districts in Rajasthan as a precautionary measure. These include Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Barmer districts.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said he will review the decision to close schools in the state on Monday.
J-K Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday ordered the closure of schools for the next two days in view of the tensions between India and Pakistan.
The Leh administration on Friday announced that all schools in the district will remain closed till May 10 in view of the growing tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindhu, which was conducted in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
"All government and private schools in Leh district shall remain closed for the next two days," said deputy commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhdeva.
This step has been taken in view of the prevailing situation, he said.
All are requested to remain vigilant and contact 112 in case of any emergency, the DC added.
In Haryana, all educational institutions in Panchkula district will remain closed on Friday and Saturday, according to officials.
A blackout was enforced in Panchkula at night due to possible threat of air strikes amid rising tensions with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
As schools in West Bengal prepone their summer vacations to May 9 following an appeal made by CM Mamata Banerjee, Siddhartha Dey, principal of Julien Day School, said, "In view of the present situation and to ensure the safety and well-being of students, we have decided to close our school from Friday, May 9. Initially, we had planned to close from May 16."
The decision comes amid the rising tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
The Delhi Directorate of Education has notified that all schools that come under the government of National Capital Territory of Delhi will have summer vacations from May 11 to June 30.
According to an old notice, dated April 4 from this year, the department had notified earlier the summer vacation dates, and that June 28 to 30 will be working days for teachers.
All schools in the border district of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan will remain closed until further notice, said Collector Pratap Singh Nathawat.
The decision comes in the wake of growing tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
Aside from Jaisalmer, all government and private schools have been closed in Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Barmer districts as a precautionary measure, officials said on Thursday.
High alert sounded in the border districts of western Rajasthan, a blackout was instituted in these areas from midnight to Friday 4 am due to possible threat of air strikes.
In the early hours of Friday, India thwarted a Pakistani drone and missile barrage targeting 15 military bases and several cities. In Jaisalmer, authorities extended the blackout in Jaisalmer till 6 am, according to news agency PTI.
The Tripura Directorate of Higher Education cancelled summer vacations scheduled to begin from Friday in all state-run general degree colleges, professional colleges, and technical institutes. The decision was taken in ordered to conduct semester examinations, admission processes, and regular classes.
“In the interest of the students, Summer Vacation for the General Degree Colleges/ Professional Colleges /Technical Institutes under the control of the Higher Education Department, Tripura scheduled from 9th May, 2025 to 3rd June, 2025 for 26 (twenty six) days is hereby withdrawn,” reads a notice issued by Animesh Debbarma, the director of the department.
The faculty members will be given 26 days of earned leave in lieu of the cancellation of the summer vacation.
Several private schools in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal have decided to prepone their summer vacation and shut down from May 9 following an urgent appeal by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
“Our plan was to close for the summer from next week, but we are complying with the Chief Minister’s request,” said Sunita Sen, Principal of Ballygunge Siksha Sadan.
“We are also closing from May 9 and will reopen on June 9. It is important to follow the government’s appeal in times like these,” said Joyoti Chaudhuri, principal of Delhi Public School Ruby Park.
“We were supposed to begin our vacation from May 14, but following the CM’s advisory, we decided to prepone it,” said Lipika Ghosh, principal of St. Xavier’s Institution, Panihati.
The decision comes amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions following India’s missile strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor. The education fraternity has largely welcomed the move, viewing it as a proactive step to prioritise student safety.
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains notified on X that all schools, colleges and universities across the state will remain closed for three days.
"In view of the evolving situation, it is hereby ordered that all Schools, Colleges, and Universities — Government, Private, and Aided — across entire Punjab shall remain completely closed for the next three days," the minister wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
The decision comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was conducted on Wednesday in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
The Delhi Directorate of Education has postponed the elections for the reconstitution of School Management Committees (SMC) in government schools scheduled on May 9 to ensure a more inclusive election, news agency PTI said.
In a notification, the Directorate said the decision was taken in view of several requests received from stakeholders who sought more time for submission of nominations.
The notification also highlighted participation in the election could have been impacted due to the absence of parents and children owing to the summer vacations beginning on May 10.
"A relatively low number of applications have been received from social workers and parents or guardians of students," the notice stated.
The department has decided to defer the election and a new schedule will be announced once schools reopen after the summer break, it added.
Those who have already submitted their applications for inclusion in the SMCs will not be required to apply again.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued an alert regarding a fabricated public notice circulated on social media in the name of the body, claiming that "all exams are cancelled due to a war situation" and asking students to return home.
"All official updates are only on the UGC website and official social media channels of UGC," the body further noted on X (formerly Twitter).
⚠️ FAKE NOTICE ALERT ⚠️
— UGC INDIA (@ugc_india) May 7, 2025
A fabricated public notice is being circulated under the name UGC, claiming that all exams are cancelled due to a war situation and advising students to return home.
UGC confirms this notice is fake. There are no such directions from UGC.
🔹 All… pic.twitter.com/JHSlQ3uBUp
On Wednesday, following the Operation Sindoor, educational institutes in several border districts along the national border in Jammu, Punjab and Rajasthan remained closed. Pakistan responded with indiscriminate shelling in border districts of J-K, including Poonch and Uri, claiming the lives of at least 14 people on the Indian side. In the early hours of Friday, India thwarted a Pakistani drone and missile assault targeting 15 military bases and several cities.
