CBSE issues key guidelines for establishing branch schools: Check important details

CBSE has introduced new affiliation rules allowing existing affiliated schools to set up independent ‘Branch Schools’ for Bal Vatika to Class V under the same management. Approved under the Affiliation Bye-Laws (Branch School) – 2025, the initiative ensures uniform academic and administrative standards. Applications for Branch Schools will be accepted from the 2026-27 academic session via the SARAS 6.0 Portal.

​CBSE has introduced new affiliation rules allowing existing affiliated schools to set up independent ‘Branch Schools’ for Bal Vatika to Class V under the same management. Approved under the Affiliation Bye-Laws (Branch School) – 2025, the initiative ensures uniform academic and administrative standards. Applications for Branch Schools will be accepted from the 2026-27 academic session via the SARAS 6.0 Portal.