How Parents Can Verify a School’s CBSE Affiliation

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions parents make for their child’s future. In recent years, many parents have faced a serious problem — schools claiming to be “CBSE-affiliated” without having valid approval from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). To address this, CBSE issued an official Public Notice on School Affiliation Status, urging parents to verify a school’s credentials before admission.

This blog explains what the CBSE notice means, why it matters to parents, and how you can protect your child’s academic future.

Why CBSE Issued This Public Notice

CBSE released the public notice after observing that some schools were misleading parents by advertising themselves as CBSE schools without proper or valid affiliation. In some cases, schools had provisional affiliation that had expired; in others, affiliation was never granted at all.

CBSE made it clear that only schools officially listed on the CBSE website are recognised as CBSE-affiliated. Any claim outside this official record should be treated with caution.

For parents, this notice serves as a warning: do not rely on brochures, banners, or verbal assurances when it comes to CBSE affiliation.

Why School Affiliation Matters for Your Child

A school’s CBSE affiliation is not just a label — it directly impacts your child’s education and future opportunities. Only CBSE-affiliated schools are allowed to:

• Follow the official CBSE curriculum

• Register students for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations

• Issue board-recognised academic records

If a child studies in a non-affiliated or wrongly affiliated school, they may face serious problems during board exam registration, which can cause stress, delays, or even loss of an academic year. CBSE has clearly stated that it is not responsible for students enrolled in unauthorised schools.

Common Myths Parents Should Be Careful About

Many parents believe statements like:

• “The school is CBSE-pattern based”

• “Affiliation is under process”

• “CBSE approval will come next year”

CBSE warns parents that these statements do not guarantee affiliation. A school is either affiliated or it is not. There is no middle ground when it comes to board recognition.

How Parents Can Easily Verify CBSE Affiliation

CBSE has made affiliation verification simple and transparent. Parents can visit the official CBSE website and search for the school using its name or affiliation number. The listing clearly shows:

• Current affiliation status

• Validity period

• Classes approved (Primary, Secondary, Senior Secondary)

Parents should also check whether the affiliation is valid for the current academic year, as expired affiliation is as risky as no affiliation.

What CBSE Advises Parents to Do

Through this public notice, CBSE strongly advises parents to:

• Verify affiliation before admission

• Avoid schools that cannot show official CBSE listing

• Report misleading claims to CBSE authorities

The board emphasises that parents are responsible for verifying school credentials, and taking a few minutes to check can save years of academic trouble.

Final Thoughts for Parents

In today’s competitive academic environment, trusting the right school matters as much as choosing the right curriculum. CBSE’s public notice is a reminder that parents must be informed and vigilant.

Before you finalise admission, pause and verify. A simple online check can ensure that your child’s education is secure, recognised, and aligned with CBSE standards.

An informed parent is a child’s strongest support system.

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