SARAS 6.0 (School Affiliation Re‑Engineered Automation System)
Use: End‑to‑end application and tracking
Why it matters: Ensures a transparent and time‑bound process
CBSE Affiliation
CBSE Affiliation
CBSE Affiliation confirms that your school meets national expectations for safety, quality, and academic delivery. Without a structured plan, teams lose time to document gaps and inspection delays. Parents and staff also expect visible compliance and reliable learning systems. Treating affiliation as a strategic project strengthens processes, builds trust, and prepares your school for renewal.
Official Process: CBSE Affiliation
SARAS 6.0Follow these steps in the SARAS 6.0. Assign owners, set deadlines, and map evidence to each requirement.
1. Confirm eligibility and select the correct category in SARAS 6.0.
2. Create the school profile and complete all application forms accurately.
3. Upload documents and policies, pay the fee, and submit the application.
4. Track scrutiny notes in the portal and respond within the given window.
5. Facilitate verification, which may be on-site or virtual, with staff and records ready.
6. Review the order, action observations, and plan early for CBSE affiliation renewal.
Quick Portal Essentials
End‑to‑end application, compliance, transparency, and quality.
Affiliation Bye‑Laws 2018
Use: Rules that define norms and evidence
Why it matters: Baseline for compliance and inspection readiness
Mandatory Public Disclosure
Use: Required information on the school website
Why it matters: Builds public transparency and confidence
OASIS 6.0 (Online Affiliated School Information System)
Use: Annual data reporting and updates
Why it matters: Keeps official records current and consistent
SQAAF (School Quality Assessment and Assurance Framework)
Use: Self‑assessment against quality standards
Why it matters: Builds a culture of continuous improvement
What Authorities Expect
Government recognition and adherence to Affiliation Bye‑Laws.
Land and building safety, structural stability, and current certificates.
Adequate science labs, ICT facilities, and a functional library that match enrolment.
Qualified staff with correct ratios and documented recruitment norms.
Student safety measures, child protection policy, and grievance processes.
Accessibility features that support inclusive education.
A complete Mandatory Public Disclosure page on the school website.
Accurate annual data updates on OASIS with proof of review.
Ongoing quality work against SQAAF standards.
Categories and Pathways
| Pathway | When to use | One-line action |
|---|---|---|
| Initial approval | New schools starting CBSE‑aligned classes | Apply in SARAS 6.0 with full infrastructure and staffing proof |
| Renewal or extension | Continue affiliation without gaps | Apply before expiry and show sustained compliance |
| Up‑gradation | Add higher classes | Show matching staff, labs, timetable, and enrolment planning |
| Switch‑over | Move from another board | Present a structured transition for curriculum and assessment |
| Branch expansion | Open a new campus | Replicate governance and systems with site‑specific evidence |
Documents and Readiness Checklist
Recognition and governance
Recognition certificate, society or trust registration, and managing committee records
Land and buildings
Land title or lease, building stability and structural safety, and occupancy certificate
Safety and welfare
Fire safety, sanitation and water quality, child protection policy, health and first‑aid records
Staff and HR
Staff list with qualifications, service books, contracts, duty allocations, and salary proof
Academic and timetable
Class‑wise enrolment, section strength, timetables, subject allocation, workload compliance
Labs and library
Lab inventory and utilisation logs, library accession and issue registers, and ICT asset register
Policies and admissions
Fee policy, admissions policy, equitable access statement, grievance redressal
Website transparency
Page hosting Mandatory Public Disclosure items in a prominent location
Data and reports
OASIS updates, previous inspection reports, action‑taken notes, internal audit logs
Timelines and Reviews
Application windows are announced for each session in the SARAS 6.0 portal. Expect a sequence of submission, scrutiny, clarification, inspection, and final orders. Build buffer time into your plan, assign a clear owner for each stage, and keep a response tracker to close queries quickly.
How NatureNurture Helps
NatureNurture turns the CBSE Affiliation journey into a practical roadmap that strengthens teaching and compliance together. We align curriculum and assessment practices to board expectations, build teacher capacity through training, and support websites, OASIS, and SQAAF readiness. Leaders gain clause‑wise evidence mapping, inspection rehearsal, and a renewal plan that protects academic momentum while improving everyday practice.
Incomplete or outdated evidence
We set a clause‑wise document map with version control and internal audits.
Staffing or ratio gaps
We review timetables and advise on recruitment and deployment plans that meet norms.
Website disclosure issues
We curate a compliant Mandatory Public Disclosure page and keep it updated.
Late or inconsistent portal responses
We install trackers, owner assignments, and escalation rules.
Mini Case Example
A metropolitan start‑up school pursued CBSE Affiliation while adding secondary grades. Scrutiny flagged safety records and missing items on the disclosure page. With NatureNurture, the team mapped evidence to byelaws, refreshed policies, updated OASIS, and rehearsed inspection interactions. Approval followed with a clear plan for extension and a stronger quality culture across academics and operations.
Ready to plan your next steps?
If you want practical support with CBSE Affiliation that keeps everything in one place, please reach out through our Contact page so we can plan your next steps together.
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