Is a school website mandatory for CBSE affiliation?

Maintaining a functional, informative website with the prescribed disclosures is a condition of affiliation for both new and existing schools under the Affiliation Bye-Laws.

The prescribed format in which affiliated schools must publish institutional information - documents, staff, infrastructure, results and fees - on their own website.

How often should disclosure be updated?

At minimum annually, and immediately whenever a certificate is renewed, fees change or staff numbers shift materially. A quarterly review is a practical cadence.

Does CBSE still require a state NOC?

Per CBSE's notification dated 21 November 2025, the NOC requirement was removed from the 2026-27 session, with applications made directly on SARAS. Verify current applicability before relying on this.

CBSE Appendix IX: Public Disclosure Checklist for School Websites

What CBSE-affiliated schools must publish under Appendix IX, the mistakes inspectors find most often, and a quarterly process that keeps disclosure current.