The district administration of Gautam Buddh Nagar, acting through the District Basic Education Officer (BSA), has directed schools to operate Classes 1 to 8 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM amid heatwave conditions.
The revised timing is effective from June 29, 2026, and will remain in force until further orders.
The direction applies to schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, including government, government-aided, recognised, CBSE, ICSE, Madrasa and other board-affiliated schools.
For parents, the most important point is simple: if your child studies in Classes 1 to 8, check the revised reporting and dispersal time with your school before sending the child.
What is the new school timing?
For Classes 1 to 8, the revised school timing is:
7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The order has been issued amid heatwave conditions and is intended to reduce students’ exposure to peak daytime heat during travel to and from school.
From when is the timing applicable?
The revised timing is applicable from June 29, 2026.
The order is reported to remain in force until further orders, which means schools are expected to continue with the revised schedule unless a fresh instruction is issued by the district authorities.
Which schools are covered?
The directive applies to schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, including:
- Government schools
- Government-aided schools
- Recognised private schools
- CBSE-affiliated schools
- ICSE-affiliated schools
- Madrasa schools
- Other board-affiliated schools
Parents should still check their school’s own circular, WhatsApp group, app notice, SMS or email update, because transport timings and reporting instructions may differ from school to school.
What about Classes 9 to 12?
The available updates specifically mention Classes 1 to 8.
There is no clear public confirmation yet on whether a separate revised timing has been ordered for Classes 9 to 12 under the latest June 2026 directive. Parents of students in higher classes should confirm directly with their school before assuming any change.
Why has the timing been changed?
The timing has been revised amid heatwave conditions in Gautam Buddh Nagar.
The order notes that the timing revision is intended to reduce students’ exposure to peak daytime heat and heatwave conditions during travel to and from school.
Parent checklist for today
Before sending your child to school, parents should check:
- Whether the school has issued its own circular confirming the revised timing.
- Whether school buses and vans are following the new dispersal time.
- Whether after-school classes, sports, clubs or activities are cancelled or shifted.
- Whether the child is carrying enough drinking water.
- Whether the school has given any special heatwave advisory.
- Whether timings for siblings in higher classes are different.
Important clarification
This latest order is different from the earlier April 2026 heat-related school timing change, when schools were operating on a different schedule.
The current timing for Classes 1 to 8 is 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, effective from June 29, 2026, until further orders.
What parents should do now
Parents should not rely only on general news updates. The safest step is to check the school’s official communication channel and confirm:
- Gate opening time
- Assembly time
- Class start time
- Dispersal time
- Bus pickup and drop timing
- Any change for siblings in other classes
If there is any confusion, call the school reception or class teacher before sending the child.
Sources
This report is based on updates from News on Air, NDTV, India Today, The Indian Express and Economic Times, which cite the Gautam Buddh Nagar district administration and the District Basic Education Officer regarding the revised school timings for Classes 1 to 8.
