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CBSE Affiliation Procedure: a Practical Guide for School Leaders
Securing CBSE affiliation is not just a compliance milestone. It is your school’s entry into a standards-aligned ecosystem that supports quality, safety, and academic continuity.
Aligned to SARAS 6.0
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Eligibility at a glance
Land, infra, staffing
Actionable checklist
Docs & timelines
What ‘CBSE Affiliation Procedure’ involves
CBSE affiliation is a formal grant that authorises a school to present students for Board examinations. Applications are made online through the SARAS 6.0 portal under categories such as Fresh Affiliation, Upgradation, Extension, and Switch-over. CBSE opens and announces the session-wise application window by notification, and expects schools to follow the current SARAS Manual.
Portal & Window
Apply online during the notified session window and follow the SARAS Manual.
Parts A–C
Complete KYC/registration, fill forms, upload documents, pay fees.
Scrutiny & Inspection
Address deficiency notes and receive decision through SARAS.
SARAS 6.0 CBSE Affiliation Steps
At a high level, schools complete KYC and registration, fill Parts A–C of the online form, upload prescribed documents, pay fees, undergo scrutiny and inspection as directed, address any deficiencies, and then receive the Board’s decision through SARAS. Existing schools must ensure OASIS data is current and the SQAAF self-assessment is completed within the stated window. Inspection modes and timelines are notified by CBSE.
KYC & Registration
Start on SARAS 6.0 with OASIS and SQAAF kept updated within the window.
Forms & Documents
Fill Parts A–C with uploading prescribed documents and pay applicable fees.
Scrutiny & Inspection
Respond quickly to deficiency notes and await decision through SARAS.
Eligibility and Prerequisites at a glance
CBSE evaluates governance, land and infrastructure, staffing, safety, and statutory compliance. Minimum land norms are 8,000 sq m in general, with moderated thresholds of 6,000 sq m or 4,000 sq m for specified urban, hilly, North-Eastern, Jammu & Kashmir, and NCR contexts. Infrastructure norms cover classroom sizes, labs, library, computers, and cyber-safety provisions.
| Area | Minimum norm (examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Land | 8,000 sq m in general cases and 6,000 or 4,000 sq m in notified cases | Contiguous plot with boundary wall and Playground required |
| Classrooms | 8 m × 6 m with at least 1 sq m per student | One room per section |
| Science labs | 9 m × 6 m (per composite/separate lab) | Fully equipped |
| Library | 14 m × 8 m and age‑appropriate stock with a system for regular issue | Budgetary provision required |
| Computer lab | 9 m × 6 m, a minimum of 20 computers to maintain a 1:20 ratio and internet access | Cyber‑safety provisions in place |
CBSE land requirement for affiliation
Plan land procurement or lease in line with Chapter 3 of the Bye‑Laws. Ensure a single, contiguous plot with a playground and a proper boundary wall before you start the application.
Safety & compliance
Statutory certificates for building, fire, sanitation, potable water, and cyber‑safety are essential.
CBSE Affiliation Documents Checklist
Before applying, documents to keep handy: State/UT recognition, trust/society or Section 8 company registration, land documents in the prescribed format, building and fire safety certificates, sanitation and potable water certificates, staff credentials, fee disclosure, EPF compliance, and financial statements. For existing schools, complete the SQAAF self‑assessment within the declared dates.
Recognition & Registration
State/UT recognition & Trust/Society/Section 8 company registration.
Land & Building
Land documents in prescribed format & building & fire safety certificates.
Sanitation & Water
Sanitation and potable‑water certificates.
Staff & Fee
Staff credentials, fee disclosure, EPF compliance, financial statements.
SQAAF
For existing schools, complete the SQAAF self‑assessment within the declared dates.
How NatureNurture Supports your Affiliation and Beyond
Affiliation is step one. NatureNurture partners with schools to design a compliant, future‑ready learning ecosystem that integrates 21st‑century skills, experiential pedagogy, curated labs, teacher training, and multi‑board alignment. With 20+ years in K‑12 transformation and 350+ partner schools, we act as your curriculum and implementation partner while you complete the CBSE journey.
Why Choose NatureNurture
End‑to‑end Support
From document readiness to inspection preparedness, then ongoing compliance.
Curriculum & Assessment
Alignment that meets Board norms while elevating classroom practice.
Teacher Training
Implementation coaching focused on hands‑on, learner‑centred pedagogy.
Customisable Solutions
Adapted to school size, location, and community context.
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