Branching Out: CBSE Unlocks New Doors for Primary Education

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced new affiliation guidelines enabling already affiliated schools to open 'Branch Schools' for classes from Bal Vatika to Class V. According to the Affiliation Bye-Laws (Branch School) - 2025, main schools can open independent primary branches with the same affiliation number, name, and management. These branch schools will have separate infrastructure and manpower but under a common governing council. The drive is to offer early childhood and primary education provisions. Schools may apply for the opening of branch schools from academic session 2026-27 through the SARAS 6.0 Portal.

 

Source: Times of India, News18