CBSE Reminds Affiliated Schools to Ensure Compliance with Mandatory Public Disclosure Norms
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a fresh reminder to all its affiliated schools, urging them to urgently upload and regularly update complete teachers’ details on their official websites.
In a circular dated January 12, 2026, the Board expressed concern that many schools are still failing to comply with long-standing transparency rules, despite repeated instructions over the past few years.
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Why CBSE Issued This Reminder
According to the Board, every school seeking or holding CBSE affiliation must maintain a functional and updated website. This website should clearly display essential information, especially teachers’ names, qualifications, and valid documents, as part of the Mandatory Public Disclosure (MPD).
However, CBSE noted that in many cases:
- Teacher qualification details are missing
- Information is outdated or incorrect
- Invalid or incomplete documents are uploaded
Such lapses, the Board said, directly affect parents’ ability to assess the academic strength of a school.
Key Highlights of the CBSE Circular (Dated 12 January 2026)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Reminder Issued | CBSE has once again reminded all affiliated schools to upload and regularly update mandatory teachers’ details on their official websites. |
| Website Requirement | Every school seeking affiliation or already affiliated must maintain a functional and updated website with complete and correct information. |
| Teachers’ Information | Schools must clearly display teachers’ names, qualifications, and upload valid, self-attested documents under Mandatory Public Disclosure. |
| Prescribed Format | All information must be uploaded strictly in the prescribed Appendix-IX format to ensure transparency. |
| Affiliation Condition | Maintaining updated website information is an essential condition for CBSE affiliation. |
| Legal Backing | The directive is supported by multiple clauses of the CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws making disclosure compulsory. |
| Mandatory Website Details | Affiliation status, infrastructure details, teachers’ qualifications, number of students, contact details, fee structure, and copies of transfer certificates. |
| Annual Report Requirement | Schools must upload their annual report every year before 15 September on the school website. |
| Compliance Issue Observed | CBSE noted that many schools are not updating websites regularly or are uploading incorrect or invalid information. |
| Importance for Parents | Accurate teacher information helps parents understand teaching quality and academic facilities. |
| Final Deadline | Schools must fully comply with the revised Mandatory Public Disclosure format by 15 February 2026. |
| Consequences | Failure to comply will be treated as a serious violation of CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws. |
| Possible Action | Non-compliant schools may face penalties or other actions under Chapter 12 of the Affiliation Bye-Laws. |
What Schools Are Required to Display
CBSE has reiterated that schools must publicly share comprehensive and accurate information to ensure transparency. This includes details related to affiliation, infrastructure, staff, and academic operations.
CBSE issues a reminder to all affiliated schools and schools seeking affiliation to ensure compliance with Mandatory Public Disclosure requirements. Schools are advised to update teacher details, annual reports and other prescribed information within the stipulated timelines.
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Key Requirements at a Glance
| Requirement | What Schools Must Do |
|---|---|
| Teachers’ Details | Upload names and qualifications of all teachers |
| Mandatory Public Disclosure | Use the latest Appendix-IX format |
| Annual Report | Publish before 15 September every year |
| Teacher–Student Ratio | Maintain a maximum of 30:1 |
| Teachers per Section | At least 1.5 teachers per section (excluding principal, PE teacher, counsellor) |
| Final Compliance Deadline | 15 February 2026 |
Transparency Is Not Optional
CBSE emphasized that transparency is not just a recommendation but a mandatory condition under its Affiliation Bye-Laws. Schools are legally bound to follow these rules without exception.
The Board highlighted that accurate disclosure helps parents:
- Understand teaching capacity
- Evaluate academic infrastructure
- Make informed decisions about their children’s education
Failure to provide such information undermines trust and accountability, CBSE said.
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Penalties for Non-Compliance
The circular clearly warns that schools ignoring these instructions will face serious consequences. Non-compliance will be treated as a violation of CBSE norms and may result in penalties under Chapter 12 of the Affiliation Bye-Laws.
CBSE has asked schools to ensure that all information uploaded is self-attested, correct, and updated before the deadline.
School heads are advised to:
- Review their websites immediately
- Verify teachers’ data and documents
- Update Mandatory Public Disclosure as per the latest format
The Board has made it clear that further leniency should not be expected.
Reminder-for-uploading-updating-prescribed-mandatory-Teachers-Detail-on-the-schools-website-reg-1Schools should immediately review their official websites, verify the accuracy of uploaded teachers’ details, update missing information, and ensure all documents are valid and self-attested as prescribed by CBSE.
This circular has been issued with the approval of the Competent Authority of the CBSE, reinforcing the Board’s commitment to transparency and quality in school education.
