CBSE Advises Schools to Promote Digital Payments, UPI and BBPS for Fee Collection
CBSE Board has issued a notice related to Promotion of Digital Payments in Schools which all students and teachers should know about. This blog post will tell you the complete details about CBSE Circular on Promotion of Digital Payments in Schools.
CBSE Digital Payment Circular 2026: What Schools Need to Know
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued Circular No. 12/2026 dated 30 September 2026 on the promotion of digital payments in affiliated schools.
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The circular refers to communication from the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, regarding the adoption of digital payments across schools.
The Department of Financial Services has developed a comprehensive Digital Payments Promotion Plan. The plan aims to expand access, increase usage and promote safe digital payment practices across the country.
CBSE has advised the Heads and Managers of affiliated schools to promote digital payment systems for various financial activities related to their schools.
What digital payment facilities can schools provide?
CBSE has advised schools to promote digital payment facilities across different payment touch-points.
Schools may enable digital payments, including UPI and RuPay cards, for services such as:
- School fees
- Canteen payments
- Library services
- Other school-related payment services
The circular also mentions UPI Lite, UPI LiTEX and UPI 123PAY as digital payment options that schools may adopt.
Can schools use demonstrations to promote digital payments?
Yes. CBSE has advised that demonstrations and assisted usage models may be promoted to make digital payments easier to adopt.
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This measure is included under the circular’s Universal Acceptance Infrastructure section.
What is BBPS and how can schools use it for fee payments?
The circular advises schools to consider onboarding onto the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS). CBSE says this can support standardised, secure and interoperable fee collection.
Schools may also integrate BBPS with their ERP systems to streamline recurring payments, including the payment of salaries to staff.
How can schools promote digital payment awareness?
CBSE has advised schools to include digital payment awareness in teacher training programmes and school-level campaigns.
Schools may also promote financial literacy modules, including digital payments, as part of their awareness activities.
What should schools do for parents?
Schools may conduct awareness campaigns for parents to promote safe and convenient use of digital payments.
The circular also allows schools to conduct awareness drives through school campuses, events and parent-teacher interactions.
What are the three key areas highlighted by CBSE?
The circular’s recommendations can be summarised in three main areas:
| Area | CBSE Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Universal Acceptance Infrastructure | Promote UPI, RuPay and other digital payment options across school payment touch-points |
| BBPS Integration for Fee Payments | Consider BBPS for secure and standardised fee collection and ERP integration |
| Awareness and Digital Literacy | Promote digital payment awareness among teachers, students and parents through training and campaigns |
These measures form the main recommendations in the CBSE circular on promoting digital payments in schools.
What does the CBSE circular say about teachers?
CBSE has advised schools to incorporate digital payment awareness into teacher training programmes. The Board has also suggested promoting financial literacy modules that include digital payments.
How can schools promote digital payment awareness on campus?
Schools may organise awareness drives within their campuses and during school events. They may also use parent-teacher interactions to create awareness about safe and convenient digital payment practices.
Who issued the CBSE circular?
The circular is addressed to all Heads and Managers of CBSE-affiliated schools. It was issued with the approval of the Competent Authority of the Board and is signed by Varun Bhardwaj, Secretary, CBSE.
What is the main message for CBSE schools?
CBSE has advised affiliated schools to promote the adoption of digital payments, strengthen digital payment infrastructure, explore BBPS integration for fee collection, and conduct digital payment awareness and financial literacy activities for teachers, students and parents.
