Pre‑registration and KYC
Create your SARAS account, complete school KYC, and authenticate documents with the school’s digital signature. A non‑refundable registration fee of ₹10,000 applies at pre‑registration.
School‑Leader’s Guide
CBSE Affiliation Process: a clear, school‑leader’s guide
Securing affiliation confirms that your school meets national quality benchmarks and can present students for Class X and XII examinations. The process is now fully online through the CBSE SARAS system, which improves transparency, speeds up decisions, and reduces compliance burden for schools.
Application windows are time‑bound; always check the latest notice on the SARAS portal.
Why CBSE affiliation matters
Securing affiliation confirms that your school meets national quality benchmarks and can present students for Class X and XII examinations. The process is now fully online through the CBSE SARAS system, which improves transparency, speeds up decisions, and reduces compliance burden for schools.
CBSE Affiliation Process: step‑by‑step on SARAS 6.0
Application build
Fill Parts A, B, and C as applicable for your category. Upload mandatory certificates and details as prescribed in the manual.
Self‑assessment
Complete the School Quality Assessment and Assurance Framework on the CBSE portal within the notified window, as required for new and existing schools applying under various categories.
Scrutiny and inspection
CBSE scrutinises your file, then schedules inspection according to category. Address any deficiency notes quickly on the portal.
Decision and post‑approval
On approval, download your letter, update OASIS, and keep your Mandatory Public Disclosure page current on your website.
CBSE Affiliation Documents Checklist
Land, recognition, and NOC
Land certificate, recognition certificate, and NOC as applicable.
Building, fire, health & sanitation
Building safety and fire safety certificates, plus health and sanitation certificates.
Staff & teacher qualifications
Staff details, teacher qualifications, and other documents are listed in the manual.
Mandatory Public Disclosure
A live Mandatory Public Disclosure page on your school website as per Appendix IX, with prescribed documents and teacher details.
CBSE Affiliation Timeline and Inspections
CBSE notifies application windows each year. For example, applications for the 2026–27 session under SARAS 6.0, were open from 11 March 2025 to 30 June 2025. Inspection modes vary by category, and many processes are now automated or virtual where appropriate.
| Category (examples) | Typical purpose | Inspection modality |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Affiliation up to Secondary or Senior Secondary, Switch‑over | New CBSE entry or move from another board | 100% Physical inspection |
| Up‑gradation to Senior Secondary | Add Classes XI–XII | 100% Physical inspection |
| Extension of Affiliation | Continue existing affiliation | 97% Automated, 3% Virtual based on Report Cards |
| Section Increase | Add sections | At least 10% of cases, Virtual |
| Branch School, Site Shifting, Two Shifts, Restoration | Governance or Campus Changes | 100% Physical Inspection |
Modalities, examples, and exact categories are defined by CBSE circulars and are updated periodically. Always check the latest notice on the SARAS portal.
CBSE Affiliation Fees and Post‑Approval Compliance
Fees
Pre‑registration includes a ₹10,000 KYC fee. Subsequent fees vary by category and are notified in the Affiliation Bye‑laws and SARAS circulars.
After approval
Keep OASIS updated, renew all safety certificates on time, and maintain a functional website with the Mandatory Public Disclosure page.
Annual SQAA/SQAAF
Annual self‑assessment is required within the notified dates.
How NatureNurture supports your CBSE affiliation process
Streamlined documentation
We streamline documentation.
Compliance calendar
We plan your compliance calendar.
Aligned academics
We align academics with CBSE’s quality expectations.
Website & disclosure
We help you build an informative website section that satisfies Mandatory Public Disclosure requirements.
If you would like a structured walkthrough for your school, reach out through our Contact page, and we will help you begin with confidence.
Talk to our team
General enquiry
Share your school’s context and category; we’ll outline next steps within your timeline.
Documents check
We can review your checklist (land, safety, staff, MPD) and flag gaps early.
Timeline planning
We help you align application windows, inspections, and SQAA within the academic calendar.
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