CBSE issues notice on mandatory public disclosure norms: Here’s what affiliated schools need to upload

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an official notice directing all its affiliated schools to upload Mandatory Public Disclosure information on their official websites in a revised format.

As per the notice, schools must ensure that accurate and complete details related to general information, official documents, academic records, teaching staff, and school infrastructure are made publicly available for easy access by parents, students, and authorities.

What is Mandatory Public Disclosure?

Mandatory Public Disclosure is a requirement under which schools must share important information openly on their website. This helps parents, students, and authorities access verified school-related details easily.

A. General Information to be uploaded
Schools must display the following basic details:

• Name of the school
• Affiliation number, if applicable
• School code, if applicable
• Complete address with pin code
• Name and qualification of the principal
• Official school email ID
• Contact details including landline or mobile number

B. Documents and Certificates required
Schools must upload self-attested copies of the following documents:

• Affiliation or upgradation letter and recent extension of affiliation, if any
• Society, trust, or company registration or renewal certificate
• No Objection Certificate issued by the State Government or Union Territory, if applicable
• Recognition certificate under the Right to Education Act, 2009, and its renewal, if applicable
• Valid building safety certificate as per the National Building Code
• Valid fire safety certificate issued by the competent authority
• District Education Officer certificate submitted for affiliation or self-certification by the school
• Drinking water, health and sanitation certificates along with water testing report

The notice clearly states that all documents must be self-attested by the Chairman, Manager, or Secretary and the Principal. If any uploaded document is found to be not genuine at a later stage, the school will be liable for action as per norms.

C. Result and Academic Information
Schools must upload:

• Fee structure
• Annual academic calendar
• List of School Management Committee members
• List of Parents Teachers Association members
• Board examination results of the last three years, as applicable
• For Class 10 and Class 12, schools must clearly mention:
• Number of registered students
• Number of students passed
• Pass percentage
• Remarks, if any

D. Teaching Staff Details
The following staff information must be uploaded:

• Principal
• Vice Principal
• Headmistress or Headmaster
• Total number of teachers

Separate details must be provided for:

• Post Graduate Teachers
• Trained Graduate Teachers
• Primary Teachers
• Schools must also upload:
• Teacher–section ratio
• Details of special educator
• Details of counsellor and wellness teacher

E. School Infrastructure Details
Schools must share information related to infrastructure, including:

• Total campus area in square metres
• Number and size of classrooms
• Number and size of laboratories, including computer labs
• Number and size of the library
• Availability of internet facility
• Number of toilets for girls, boys, and Children With Special Needs
• YouTube link of the school inspection video covering infrastructure

Important note for schools
Schools are advised to carefully check all information before uploading. Any incorrect or false information may lead to action as per applicable norms.
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