[4] The modern education system was introduced in Kashmir in the second half of the 19th century by Christian missionaries.
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE)[18] is an independent entity empowered to autonomously administer Entrance Tests and determine the selection of candidates for diverse professional courses.
In addition to coordinating entrance examinations, the board assumes the responsibility for facilitating admissions and counseling processes for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) medical courses, aligning with NEET UG and PG scores, respectively.
[citation needed] In 2002, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations Act was enacted by the State Legislature, leading to the establishment of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance under the provisions of the Act.
The legislative action aimed to empower the examining body to conduct entrance tests with increased vigor, allowing it to carry out candidate selection independently, objectively, and with enhanced efficiency.