CBSE Extends Affiliation Deadline To September 30

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the deadline for schools to submit online applications for affiliation for the 2027-28 academic session.

The new deadline is September 30, 2026, and it applies to all categories of affiliation applications submitted through the SARAS 7.0 portal.

The decision to extend the deadline was made after the board reviewed the timeline for applications under the SARAS 7.0 portal.

The CBSE had earlier issued a circular on February 26, 2026, outlining the schedule for submission of different categories of affiliation applications for the 2027-28 session.

The extension of the deadline is expected to provide relief to schools that were facing difficulties in submitting their applications on time.

The board has also revised certain timelines that had already expired while the SARAS portal was non-functional.

Schools that are required to submit compliance after grant will now get an additional 30 days from the date of issue of the latest notification to complete the process.

Similarly, schools required to submit compliance after deficiency at Part A level have been given 15 days from the date of issue of the notification.

The extension will also apply to other time-bound activities linked to the affiliation process, including the timelines for members of the Inspection Committee to submit their consent, selection and finalisation of inspection dates, conducting inspections and submitting the Inspection Committee Report.

The CBSE's decision to extend the deadline is likely to benefit a large number of schools across the country that are seeking affiliation with the board for the 2027-28 academic session.

The extension of the deadline will provide schools with more time to complete the application process and ensure that they meet all the necessary requirements for affiliation.

In recent years, the CBSE has taken several steps to streamline the affiliation process and make it more efficient.

The introduction of the SARAS 7.0 portal is one such initiative that aims to simplify the application process and reduce the paperwork involved.

The extension of the deadline is a further step in this direction, and it is expected to benefit schools and the board alike.

The decision to extend the deadline is a significant development for schools seeking affiliation with the CBSE, and it is likely to have a positive impact on the education sector as a whole.