CBSE inspects 29 schools across 6 regions, finds majority violating affiliation bye-laws
In a move to uphold educational standards, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently conducted surprise inspections at 29 schools across six regions, including Delhi. The inspections took place on December 18 in Delhi and on December 19 in Bengaluru, Patna, Bilaspur, Varanasi, and Ahmedabad.
The primary goal of these inspections was to ensure that the schools were adhering to CBSE’s affiliation bylaws and norms. Unfortunately, most of the inspected schools were found violating regulations. Common breaches included failure to meet infrastructural norms and admitting more students than their capacity allowed.
In response, CBSE announced that show-cause notices would be issued to the schools found in violation. The board also warned that legal action could follow against the offending institutions. This is part of CBSE’s ongoing efforts to ensure accountability and transparency among its affiliated schools.
A statement released by CBSE emphasized the importance of these inspections in maintaining high educational standards. “These inspections represent a significant step in the Board’s ongoing efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and compliance among all affiliated schools,” the statement read.
This is not the first time CBSE has taken such actions. In November, the board withdrew the affiliation of 21 schools due to a significant number of non-attending students in grades 9-12. It also downgraded six schools from senior secondary to secondary level. These actions followed surprise inspections conducted across 27 schools in Rajasthan and Delhi in September 2024.
CBSE’s commitment to maintaining strict compliance with its affiliation norms underscores its determination to raise educational standards across the country. The board’s vigilance is clear, and it is signaling a no-tolerance approach to violations.
