CBSE Issues Strict Deadline for School Website Updates
The Central Board of Secondary Education has taken a firm stance on transparency in school operations. The board issued a clear notice to all its affiliated schools this week. Schools must now upload comprehensive and accurate information to their official websites. The deadline for this mandatory update is February 15, 2026.
Revised Format and Specific Requirements
CBSE instructed schools to follow the revised format of Appendix IX. This format outlines exactly what information schools need to display. Schools must ensure they upload complete and correct details by the given deadline. The board emphasized that this action is not optional but a strict requirement under the Affiliation Bye-laws.
Clause 14.1 of these bye-laws makes compliance with all board directions mandatory. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious consequences. The board warned that penal action might follow any non-compliance.
What Information Must Schools Disclose?
According to specific clauses in the bye-laws, every affiliated school must provide detailed information on its website. This information includes several key areas that parents and stakeholders need to know.
- The school's current affiliation status with CBSE
- Complete infrastructure details and available facilities
- The full fee structure for all classes and programs
- Total number of students enrolled in the institution
- Contact information for the school administration
- Details of all teaching staff along with their qualifications
Schools must also upload self-attested and valid documents in the Mandatory Public Disclosure section. This requirement applies to both new schools seeking affiliation and those already affiliated with the board.
Annual Reporting Requirements
CBSE highlighted another important requirement under Clause 14.5. Schools must prepare a detailed annual report each year. This report must go on the school website before September 15 annually.
The annual report should contain comprehensive information about the school's activities and performance. According to board norms, this includes several specific elements.
- The complete academic calendar for the year
- Teacher qualifications and details of training programs
- Academic results and performance metrics
- Sports achievements and extracurricular activities
- Environmental education initiatives undertaken
- Parent-Teacher Association activities and meetings
- School Management Committee decisions and actions
- Overall student strength and demographic details
Board's Concerns About Current Compliance
The board expressed concern about current compliance levels. Despite repeated instructions, many schools have not updated their websites properly. Some schools have uploaded incorrect or incomplete information. Others have failed to update their sites regularly with current data.
CBSE specifically noted that teacher details often remain missing from school websites. Information about teacher qualifications frequently does not appear in the Mandatory Public Disclosure sections. This creates a significant gap in the transparency that the board aims to achieve.
Importance of Transparency for Parents
The board emphasized why this information matters so much. Complete and accurate website information helps parents make informed decisions. Parents can assess the academic infrastructure available at different schools. They can evaluate teaching facilities and staff qualifications before choosing a school for their children.
This transparency becomes central to ensuring proper school functioning. It allows stakeholders to understand how schools operate and what resources they provide. The board sees this as essential for maintaining educational standards across all affiliated institutions.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
CBSE made the potential consequences very clear in its official communication. Non-compliance with these instructions will constitute a violation of Clause 12.2.3 of the Affiliation Bye-laws. Such violations may lead to penalties as specified in Chapter 12 of the bye-laws.
The board's notice serves as both guidance and warning. Schools now have clear instructions about what they must do. They also understand what might happen if they fail to meet these requirements. The February 2026 deadline gives schools adequate time to make necessary updates and ensure full compliance.
