Subject: - Submission of applications under various categories of affiliation for the session 2024- 25 in SARAS 4.0.
Categories of application |
Timeline for application |
Approval for Middle Class Syllabus Fresh Affiliation Up to Secondary Level Fresh Affiliation up to Senior Secondary Level Fresh Affiliation upto Secondary Level Switch over from Other Boards (Only Schools who are already affiliated to another Board) Fresh Affiliation upto Senior Secondary Level Switch over from Other Boards (Only Schools who are already affiliated to another Board) Up-gradation to Secondary Level Up-gradation to Senior Secondary Level Extension of Affiliation Permission of site shifting Restoration of affiliation Permission of two Shifts Section Increase Introduction of Additional Subject (Science for Sr Sec level) Permission of name change of school / Society / trust Transfer of school from one society / trust to another Permission to increase/decrease/correction of land area of school |
2nd May, 2023 – 30th June, 2023 |
Application |
% of Inspection |
Mode of Inspection |
Middle class syllabus |
Inspection 100% of applications |
Physical |
Fresh affiliation upto Secondary level/ Switch over upto Secondary level from other Boards |
Inspection 100% of applications |
Physical |
Fresh affiliation upto Senior Secondary level/ Switch over upto Senior Secondary level from other Boards |
Inspection 100% of applications |
Physical |
Up-gradation to Senior Secondary Level |
Inspection 100% of applications |
Physical |
Permission of Site Shifting |
Inspection 100% of applications |
Physical |
Permission of Two Shifts |
Inspection 100% of applications |
Physical |
Restoration of Affiliation |
Inspection 100% of applications |
Physical |
Section increase |
Inspection of at least 3% of total application received on case to case basis |
Virtual |
Extension of Affiliation (3% of total applications) |
Inspection of at least 3% of total application recd. based on scores of School Report Cards. |
Virtual |
Introduction of additional science subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry & Biology for Senior Secondary classes (In case, the school is already affiliated upto Senior Secondary Level without science subjects) |
Inspection 100% of applications |
Virtual |
Introduction of additional non science subjects for Senior Secondary classes should update the data in OASIS portal and offer the subjects as per norms of the Board. |
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OASIS updation |
Permission of name change of school / society |
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Scrutiny |
Transfer of school from one society to another society/trust |
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Scrutiny |
Permission to increase/ decrease/ correction of land area of school |
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Scrutiny |
Upgradation to Secondary Level |
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Automated Mode |
Extension of Affiliation (97%) |
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Automated Mode |
* Note – 1. All existing schools must ensure that their OASIS data is updated. Those who have not completed will not be able to fill form for any applicable category of affiliation. 2. All existing schools intending to apply for extension/upgradation must also complete SQAAF as this is mandatory requirement for applying under these two categories. 3. Introduction of Additional Subject (schools seeking approval for non-science subject should update the data in OASIS Portal and offer the subject as per norms of the Board. 4. Extension cases shall be through auto grant except 3% which shall be through virtual inspection 5. Schools which are due for extension (whose affiliation is valid upto 31 st March of the following year) or whose extension is long pending need to apply for extension first, then only they will be allowed to apply under any other category. |
- The Board vide circular no. Aff.08/2023 dated 17.03.2023 has adopted the NCF-FS 2022 and the new structure of five year education at the Foundational Stage (From Balvatika/ Pre School to Class II) which will be introduced in the session 2023-24.
- The school, seeking affiliation with the Board, will submit the details of class Balvatika-1, 2, 3 / Pre- school-1, 2, 3 to class VIII / X / XII on SARAS portal.
- The Board is also expanding the affiliation of the existing affiliated schools offering education from Balvatika/pre-school to VIII / X / XII classes for which the school may make efforts to gradually augment the infrastructural requirements to include Balvatika/pre-school classes.
- Schools must adopt and adapt NCF-FS 2022 and make use of the Jadui Pitara (collection of teaching- learning material) prepared by NCERT for the teaching-learning process for the Foundational Years. Jadui Pitara is available at DIKSHA portal. Further, it is recommended that all related Teaching-Learning material for Foundational Stage being released by NCERT be used for teaching-learning purposes.
- The schools may refer the Board’s circular no. 12/2023 dated 24/03/2023 for further land requirement and other infrastructure requirements.
- The Board has decided to implement SQAA for all its affiliated schools from the Session 2023- 2024 while applying for Fresh Affiliation/Switch Over/Upgradation/Extension of schools.
- All the affiliated schools should undertake self-assessment on SQAA Portal every year between 1st April to 31st December.
- All schools applying for the fresh affiliation/switch over category will have to fill SQAA at the time of filling Part C of the online affiliation form within 21 days.
- All schools applying for upgradation/extension (except fresh affiliation/switch over) will have to undertake SQAA at the time of applying along with the Part A of the online affiliation form.
- The schools may refer the Board’s circular no. 14/2023 dated 24/03/2023 for implementation and filling of Self-Assessment under SQAA Framework.
Guidelines for submission of application
- The name of the school is prominently painted / displayed on the façade / entrance gate. Flex boards or other temporary posters displaying the name of the school will not be acceptable.
- Concrete boundary wall of not less than 6 ft. height, enclosing the school campus/site. Composite boundary walls which are partly concrete and partly grill/mesh/barbed wire below 6 feet will not be acceptable. If fencing/grill is required, then the same should be over and above 6 feet height.
- Ramps at the entrance(s) of the school.
- Ramps/lifts for CWSN to access the upper floors of the school ( in case of a multistoried school)
- Appropriate laboratory infrastructure for composite science lab, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Computer lab.
- Composite Science Lab in Secondary & Senior Secondary both Schools
- Well stocked library with adequate reading area
- Well developed indoor and outdoor sports facilities
- Toilet facilities available in the school for boys and girls and urinal station in school toilets with proper partition.
- Separate toilets for CWSN, boys and girls. These should be provided on every floor (in case of multistoried schools)
- Aerial view of school covering school campus, playground, concrete boundary wall not less than 6 feet all around the school campus/site.
- Verification that no public road, canal or thorough-fare, HT line etc. is passing through the land in which school is located
- No other school / institution should be existing in the same premises.
- School Governance leadership and Management
- Curriculum Design, Planning and Review
- School Life- Teaching , learning –Assessment
- Process of teaching learning in a few classes.
- School life- Safety and Hygiene
- School Life- Inclusion
- Teacher development
- Enabling Resources
- Overall ambience, neat, clean and green environment
- In case of extension and upgradation cases, the latest grant letter received from the Board (extension/upgradation) to be uploaded.
- Appointment of Special Educator as per rule position 2.4.11 of affiliation bye-laws 2018.
- Wellness Teacher / counsellor as per rule position 2.4.12 of affiliation bye-laws 2018
- The optimum number of students should be as per rule 4.8 of Affiliation Bye-Laws 2018.
- Sufficient qualified teachers as per rule position 5.1 of affiliation bye-laws 2018
- Teacher- pupil ratio as per norms as per rule position 5.4 of affiliation bye-laws 2018
S.No. |
Location of School |
Campus/Land Area |
Affiliation Allowed as per Appendix – V of Affiliation Bye-Laws 2018 |
Existing allowed sections |
Additional Sections allowed for Balvatika/Pre Primary - 1, 2, 3 |
Optimum no. of sections allowed from Balvatika/Pre Primary - 1, 2, 3 to VIII / X / XII |
A |
Areas/Cities mentioned in clause 3.6 |
1600 Sq.mtrs. |
Up to Class- X only |
10 |
3 |
13 |
B |
Class X Cities (Clauses 3.5) and Areas mentioned in clause 3.7 |
2000 Sq.mtrs. |
Up to Class- X only |
10 |
3 |
13 |
C |
Areas/Cities mentioned in clause 3.6 |
2400 sq.mtrs. |
Up to Class- XII |
24 |
6 |
30 |
D |
Class X Cities (Clauses 3.5) and Areas mentioned in clause 3.7 |
3000 Sq.mtrs. |
Up to Class- XII |
24 |
6 |
30 |
E |
Areas/Cities mentioned in clause 3.6 |
3200 Sq.mtrs. |
Up to Class- XII |
28 |
6 |
34 |
F |
Class X Cities (Clauses 3.5) and Areas mentioned in clause 3.7 and Areas/Cities mentioned in clause 3.4 |
4000 Sq.mtrs. |
Up to Class- XII |
28 |
6 |
34 |
G |
Pan India (Clause 3.3) |
6000 Sq.mtrs. |
Up to Class- XII |
38 |
9 |
47 |
H |
Pan India (Clause 3.2) |
8000 Sq.mtrs. |
Up to Class- XII |
48 |
12 |
60 |
I |
Pan India (Clause 3.2) |
>8000 Sq.mtrs. |
Up to Class- XII The number of sections shall be restricted in accordance with ‘H’ above with land requirement unit scaled down to 500 square meters i.e. 3 sections for every 500 square meter additional land. |
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The total number of sections taken together for classes XI and XII should not be more than 1/3 of optimum number of section allowed on the basis of land holding for any school. |
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The number of sections and students shall be restricted as per the actual facilities in the school |
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Total number of students in a section shall be in accordance with the provisions given in clause 4.8 of affiliation bye-laws. |
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The additional sections are being granted on same existing land area for starting the Balvatika- 1, 2, 3/Pre School- 1, 2, 3 in order to facilitate the school to start these classes without any hurdle. |
Infrastructure |
Minimum size |
Rule position (Affiliation bye-law 2018) |
Manuals as per the given link |
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Sq. ft. |
Sq.mtrs. |
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Class Rooms |
500 |
8 m. x 6 m |
As per 4.1 |
N.A. |
Composite Science Laboratory (For Secondary Level) |
600 |
9 m. x 6 m |
As per 4.2 |
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Composite Science Laboratory & Separate Physics, Chemistry, Biology Laboratories (For Senior Secondary Level) |
600 |
9 m. x 6 m |
P h y s i cs , Chemistry & Biology |
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Computer Laboratory |
600 |
9 m. x 6 m |
As per 4.4 |
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Mathematics Laboratory |
500 |
8 m. x 6 m |
As per 4.5 |
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Library |
1200 |
14 m. x 8 m |
As per 4.3 |
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Room for extracurricular activities i.e. Music, Dance, Arts, Sports etc. (Optional) |
500 |
8 m. x 6 m |
As per 4.6 |
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Drinking water, Toilets and other Physical Facilities |
The School will provide adequate facilities for potable drinking water on each floor.
The school will provide clean and hygiene toilets Total number of Toilets (Boys) ● Toilets ● Urinals with partition ● Toilets for CWSN Total number of Toilets (Girls) ● Toilets Urinals with partition ● Toilets for CWSN |
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Provision for CWSN |
The School shall provide proper facilities like, ramps in toilets and at entry/exit points for wheelchair users and auditory signals in elevators/lifts in accordance with the provisions laid down in RPWD Act-2016. In case the school is running on multi-storied building, access to upper floor through ramp/lift and separate toilet for CWSN, boys and girls in each floor |
As per 4.7.3 |
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Play-ground and sports facilities |
Minimum 10000 sq.ft (929 sq. mtr.) open playground for outdoor sports and other activities. Atleast 2 outdoor & 3 indoor sports facilities as per prescribed list. |
as per 4.7.9 (Board’s circular vide no. 03/2021 dated 05-03- 2021& SOP issued vide circular no. 11/2022 dated 04.10.2022 |
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- a) Essential Documents
- b) Physical Infrastructure
- c) Academic management and Teaching Learning practices of the school
- d) The school shall be responsible for videography and should ensure that all aspects of school as indicated are properly covered. Slide show, promotional videos and snapshots of facilities will not be acceptable. Failure to capture all indicated facilities of school may lead to cancellation of application on the ground of non existence / insufficient infrastructure.
- The review committee constituted by the Board will meet within the earliest possible time and the meeting will be conducted in virtual mode or as decided by the Board.
- Two representatives of the applicant school (Chairman/Secretary of the Trust/Principal/Director/Manager) shall represent their case with valid photo ID.
- The school will keep ready all the supporting documents in respect of which deficiencies had been pointed out.
- The complete inspection of the review committee will be recorded on Microsoft Teams.
- After receiving the review committee report, the final decision of the Board will be communicated on the progress panel.
- The Virtual inspection should be covered through professional videography and videography through mobile/tab is not allowed.
- The schools are advised to follow the steps of review process as per the SOP by filling up the login ID credentials in the progress panel.
- Composite Science Lab (https://saras.cbse.gov.in/saras/Aff_SOPs/ Composite Science Lab SOP .pdf)
- Physics Lab (https://saras.cbse.gov.in/saras/Aff_SOPs/PhysicsLabSOP.pdf)
- Chemistry Lab (https://saras.cbse.gov.in/saras/Aff_SOPs/ChemistryLabSOP.pdf)
- Biology Lab (https://saras.cbse.gov.in/saras/Aff_SOPs/BiologyLabSOP.pdf)
- Mathematics Lab (https://saras.cbse.gov.in/saras/Aff_SOPs/MathematicsLabSOP.pdf)
- Computer Science Lab (https://saras.cbse.gov.in/saras/Aff_SOPs/ComputerLabSOP.pdf)
- Library (https://saras.cbse.gov.in/saras/Aff_SOPs/LibrarySOP.pdf)
- Sports facilities (https://saras.cbse.gov.in/saras/Aff_SOPs/Sports_SOP.pdf)
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