The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) requires all affiliated schools to maintain an updated website with specific mandatory disclosures. Non-compliance can lead to warnings, show-cause notices, and in severe cases, withdrawal of affiliation. Yet many schools remain unaware of the full extent of these requirements or struggle to keep their websites updated with the latest information.
The mandatory disclosures fall into several categories. General information includes the school name, affiliation number, address, email, and phone number. Academic disclosures require details about the faculty — their qualifications, experience, and training. Infrastructure information must cover the number of classrooms, laboratories, computer labs, library details, and playground area. Financial disclosures now include fee structures, which must be prominently displayed and updated annually.
One area where many schools fall short is the results and academic performance section. CBSE expects schools to publish board exam results, including subject-wise performance statistics. Additionally, schools must display information about their school management committee, parent-teacher association, and any special programs for children with disabilities. The school building safety certificate, fire safety certificate, and water/sanitation inspection reports must also be available on the website.
Inter-College's School Website Builder makes compliance straightforward. The platform includes pre-built templates with all mandatory disclosure sections. When a school updates its data in the management system — say, adding a new teacher or updating the fee structure — the website can be configured to update automatically. This eliminates the common problem of outdated information persisting on school websites. For schools preparing for their next CBSE inspection or affiliation renewal, having a well-maintained, compliant website is not just good practice; it is a requirement that can make or break the process.
Written by
Vikram Singh
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Vikram Singh specializes in education regulatory compliance in India. He advises schools on CBSE, ICSE, and state board requirements, ensuring institutions stay compliant with evolving guidelines.