CBSE Introduces New Affiliation Bye-Laws 2025 for Branch Schools: Key Updates for Schools
CBSE Issues Important Circular on Affiliation Bye-Laws for Branch Schools
CBSE Board has issued a notice related to the Affiliation Bye-Laws (Branch School)-2025, which all school managements and educators must know about. This latest cbse circular notification introduces new guidelines allowing affiliated schools in certain areas to establish Branch Schools under the same name and affiliation number.
This blog post will provide complete details about these new regulations. School authorities should read this post carefully and share it with their teams for better understanding.
What are the new Affiliation Bye-Laws for Branch Schools?
CBSE has approved the establishment of Branch Schools under the same affiliation number and management in areas where relaxed land norms are applicable. These schools will cater to students from Bal-Vatika to Class V, while the Main School will continue to run classes from VI to XII.
Who approved these new CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws?
The new Affiliation Bye-Laws (Branch School)-2025 were:
- Recommended by the Affiliation Committee on 29th November 2024.
- Ratified by the Governing Body on 26th December 2024.
- Approved by the Controlling Authority of CBSE.
When can schools apply for Branch School affiliation?
Schools can start applying for Branch Schools from the academic session 2026-27. Applications will be processed through the SARAS 6.0 Portal.
What are the key requirements for establishing a Branch School?
- The Branch School must have a separate set of resources, including physical and academic infrastructure, teaching staff, and supporting staff.
- The Main School and the Branch School must function under the same management and affiliation number.
- These rules apply only to areas where CBSE has allowed relaxed land norms for school establishment under Chapter 3 of the Affiliation Bye-Laws 2018.
Where can schools find the detailed Affiliation Bye-Laws?
CBSE has enclosed the detailed Affiliation Bye-Laws (Branch School)-2025 with the official notification. Schools should carefully review these regulations before applying.
Why is this update important for schools?
This move by CBSE provides greater flexibility for school managements in expanding educational access while maintaining quality standards. It allows schools to cater to younger students separately while focusing on senior students in the main school.
Schools planning to establish Branch Schools should stay updated and start their preparations for the 2026-27 academic session. For more details, visit the CBSE SARAS 6.0 Portal and refer to the official circular.
Affiliation Bye-Laws (Branch School)-2025 (All Details)
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