Approval for Middle Class Syllabus

Secure necessary approvals to officially run CBSE-approved syllabi for middle school classes (up to grade 8), laying the mandatory foundation for future secondary level affiliation.

Extension of Affiliation

We facilitate the timely renewal of your school's existing CBSE affiliation before its expiry, ensuring uninterrupted academic operations and continued official recognition by the board.

Fresh Affiliation & Switch Over

We guide new schools in securing initial CBSE affiliation for Secondary or Senior Secondary levels and assist existing schools in seamlessly switching from other state or national boards to CBSE.

Permission of Two Shifts

Obtain official CBSE authorization to operate your school in two separate shifts (morning/evening), maximizing infrastructure utilization while strictly adhering to board regulations and quality standards.

Section Increase

Get approval to increase the number of sections per class to accommodate growing student enrollment, strictly ensuring compliance with CBSE's infrastructure and teacher-student ratio norms.

Introduction of Additional Subject

We assist in the formal process of adding new academic subjects to your approved curriculum, particularly for Senior Secondary levels, officially expanding subject choices for your students.

Change of School/Society/Trust Name

Navigate the complex documentation required to officially change your school, society, or trust's name in CBSE records, ensuring all legal and board criteria are successfully met.

Transfer of School Society/Trust

Expert guidance for legally transferring school management from one registered society or trust to another, meticulously handling all necessary CBSE compliance and regulatory documentation hurdles.

Land Area Correction in OASIS

We help rectify discrepancies regarding increase, decrease, or corrections in your school's recorded land area within the mandatory CBSE OASIS database to reflect accurate ground realities.

Permission of Site Shifting

Secure official permission to relocate your school campus to a new site, ensuring the new land and infrastructure meet all rigid CBSE affiliation by-laws and requirements.

Restoration of Affiliation

We provide specialized assistance for reviving withdrawn, rejected, or lapsed affiliations, analyzing individual cases to develop strategic solutions for meeting board conditions for restoration.

Upgradation to Secondary/Senior Secondary

Upgrade your existing affiliation status from Middle to Secondary level (Class 10) or from Secondary to Senior Secondary level (Class 12), expanding your institution’s educational scope.

FAQs

General Eligibility and Application

Q: Who is eligible to apply for CBSE affiliation?

A: Schools established by Government bodies, or private schools run by registered Societies, Public Trusts, or non-profit Companies (under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013) are eligible. Private entities must be non-proprietary in character.

Q: How does a school apply for affiliation?

A: All applications must be submitted online through the CBSE portal (SARAS). Hard copy applications are not accepted.

Q: What are the main categories of affiliation a school can apply for?

A: Schools can apply for Approval of Middle Class Syllabus, Fresh Affiliation (Secondary or Senior Secondary level), Upgradation to a higher level, Switch Over from another board, or Extension of existing affiliation.

Q: Is a "No Objection Certificate" (NOC) mandatory?

A: Yes, schools generally require an NOC from their respective State or UT Education Department to apply for CBSE affiliation.

Infrastructure and Land Requirements

Q: What is the minimum land area required for affiliation?

A: The standard requirement is 8000 square meters of contiguous land.

Q: Are there relaxations for land area requirements?

A: Yes. Schools in classified metropolitan cities, hilly areas, or specified islands may have relaxed norms of 4000 sq. mtrs, 2400 sq. mtrs, or even 1600 sq. mtrs depending on the specific location and permitted student enrollment.

Q: Must the school own the land?

A: The school should either own the land or have it on a long-term registered lease (generally for a minimum period of 30 years).

Q: What are the minimum size requirements for classrooms?

A: Classrooms should be a minimum of 500 square feet (approximately 8m x 6m) to ensure adequate space for students.

Q: What laboratories are required?

A: Secondary schools must have a Composite Science Lab. Senior Secondary schools require separate, well-equipped labs for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and other relevant subjects like Computer Science or Mathematics.

Staff and Management

Q: What are the qualification requirements for hiring teachers?

A: Teachers must possess minimum qualifications as prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and the Right to Education (RTE) Act, typically a relevant degree plus a B.Ed. or equivalent.

Q: What are the salary norms for school staff?

A: Staff should be paid salaries and admissible allowances commensurate with those of corresponding categories of employees in the State or Central Government. Payment must be made via digital means (bank transfer), not cash.

Q: Is a School Management Committee (SMC) necessary?

A: Yes, every affiliated school must have an SMC constituted with representatives from parents, teachers, the trust/society, and educationists to oversee school governance.

Safety and Essential Certificates

Q: What safety certificates are mandatory for affiliation?

A: Schools must possess and upload valid certificates for:

1. Fire Safety (issued by the Fire Department).

2. Building Safety (issued by a competent government engineer/authority).

3. Safe Drinking Water and Sanitary Conditions (issued by the municipal or relevant health authority).

Academic Operations and Finance

Q: What is the recommended teacher-student ratio?

A: The ideal overall teacher-student ratio should be 1:30.

Q: What is the maximum number of students allowed per section?

A: The optimum number is 40 students per section.

Q: Can a school charge capitation fees or voluntary donations for admission?

A: No. Charging capitation fees in any form or accepting 'voluntary donations' for granting admission is strictly prohibited.

Q: Which curriculum and textbooks should the school follow?

A: Schools must follow the curriculum prescribed by NCERT/CBSE. While they can use other textbooks (with caution regarding content), NCERT textbooks are highly recommended, especially for senior classes.

Our Work

Helping schools achieve CBSE affiliation smoothly.

New Schools

We guide new schools through every step of the CBSE affiliation process—from preparing detailed documentation to submitting online applications via OASIS, ensuring no detail is missed.

Upgrades

For existing schools seeking affiliation upgrades, we handle compliance checks, help secure necessary NOCs, and streamline the entire process to meet CBSE bye-laws.