Minimum Qualifications Of Teachers at CBSE School

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Norms for Teachers Qualifications for appointment as a Teacher in CBSE School at Classes I to VIII under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009 and conduct of Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2011 by the CBSE.

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) had vide Notification dated 23rd August, 2010 laid down the minimum qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in classes I to VIII. A copy of the said notification is available on the official website of the NCTE www.ncte-india.org and at www.education.nic.in.

The NCTE Notification dated 23.08.2010 inter-alia provided that one of the essential qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in any of the schools referred to in clause (n) of section 2 of the RTE Act is that he/she should pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) which will be conducted by the appropriate Government in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE.

Here Onwards its clear that, all the appointments of teachers in classes I to VIII in the schools affiliated or to be affiliated with the CBSE are to be made as per the minimum qualifications notified by the NCTE.

Now, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India has entrusted the responsibility of conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). This CTET shall apply to the schools affiliated or to be affiliated with the CBSE in the following manner:-

  1. CTET conducted by the CBSE is applicable to the schools of the Central Government (KVS, NVS, and Central Tibetan Schools etc.) and schools under the administrative control of UT of Chandigarh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
  2. Unaided private schools may exercise the option of considering the CTET conducted by the CBSE or TET conducted by the State Government.
  3. The schools owned and managed by the State Government/local bodies and aided schools shall either consider the TET conducted by the State Government or the CTET conducted by the CBSE. The first CTET viz CTET 2011 is scheduled to be conducted by the CBSE on 26th June, 2011 and the details of the CTET 2011 are available on the CBSE Website www.cbse.nic.in. All the schools/school managements are advised to take appropriate action accordingly.

All the schools/school managements are advised to take appropriate action accordingly.

There are set rules by National Council For Teachers education (NCTE) for the minimum qualification of teachers to teach in schools. In CBSE Affiliation its mandatory for Teachers Appointment to follow guidelines.

You can visit the link below for more details:

https://ncte.gov.in/Website/MinimumQualifications.aspx

CBSE circular link http://www.cbse.nic.in/circulars/Circular_TE-2011.pdf

 

 

सीबीएसई मान्यता : जरुरी बातें 

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सी.बी.एस.ई मान्यता के लिए स्कूल संचालक को भवन निर्माण से पहले ही इसकी रूप रेखा निर्धारित कर लेना चाहिए |  भवन हेतु सीबीएसई नेशनल बिल्डिंग कोड के अंतर्गत शिक्षण संस्थान के अनुकूल होना चाहिए | 
 
सीबीएसई की मान्यता स्कूल खुलने से पहले नहीं मिलती (ये सवाल अक्सर पूछा जाता है ), एक सीबीएसई विद्यालय होने  का क्रम कैसे होगा :-
 
१. ज़मीन का निर्धारण (सीबीएसई के अनुसार शहर अनुरूप ज़मीन का  आकार )
 
२. नॉट फॉर प्रॉफिट सोसाइटी या ट्रस्ट या कंपनी का रजिस्ट्रेशन 
 
३. भवन का डिज़ाइन और निर्माण (सीबीएसई के अनुसार जरुरी प्रावधान )
 
४. राज्य शासन की मान्यता 
 
५.  राज्य शासन से अनापत्ति प्रमाण पत्र (सीबीएसई हेतु मंत्रालय से)
 
६. शिक्षको की भर्ती (भर्ती नियम , योग्यता, सैलरी आदि नियमानुसार )
 
७. कर्मचारी भविष्य निधि आदि का प्रावधान 
 
८. अन्य बहुत से प्रशासनिक विभागों से सर्टिफिकेट – अग्नि शमन विभाग, जल विभग, लोक निर्माण विभाग, आदि 
 
९. अन्य आवश्यक कागजात 
 
 
प्रत्येक वर्ष सी.बी.एस.ई. की मान्यता हेतु जनवरी से मार्च तक सीबीएसई की वेबसाइट पर लिंक खुला होता है और आवेदन ऑनलाइन ही जमा किये जाते हैं , आवेदन करने से पूर्व कुछ जरुरी तैयारी करना होता है एवं अनुभवी व्यक्ति को ही आवेदन फॉर्म भरना चाहिए | 
 
 
 
 
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Unlocking the Puzzle: Unveiling the Challenges of Schools with Multiple Owners

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When a school has multiple owners, it can lead to various challenges and problems. Here are some common issues that can arise in such situations:

  1. Decision-making conflicts: Multiple owners may have different visions, goals, and priorities for the school. This can result in conflicts when making important decisions related to curriculum, staff appointments, infrastructure development, budget allocations, and other significant matters. Disagreements and lack of consensus can hinder progress and lead to delays or ineffective decision-making.
  2. Lack of unified direction: With multiple owners, there can be a lack of a unified direction or a clear mission for the school. Each owner may have their own ideas and strategies, making it challenging to establish a cohesive educational philosophy and long-term vision. This can create confusion among staff, students, and parents, and may impact the overall effectiveness and identity of the school.
  3. Communication and coordination issues: Effective communication and coordination are essential for the smooth functioning of a school. When there are multiple owners, there may be difficulties in maintaining clear and consistent communication channels. Coordination among the owners, the school administration, and other stakeholders can become complex and fragmented, leading to misunderstandings, delays, and inefficiencies.
  4. Power struggles and lack of accountability: Multiple owners may result in power struggles and a need for clearly defined roles and responsibilities. This can lead to confusion, conflicts, and a lack of accountability. Decision-making processes may become prolonged, and the overall governance structure may become ineffective. Without clear lines of authority, enforcing policies, implementing changes, and holding individuals accountable for their actions can be challenging.
  5. Financial management challenges: Managing finances can become more complicated when there are multiple owners involved. Disagreements may arise regarding budget allocations, resource distribution, and financial planning. The lack of a unified financial strategy can lead to financial instability or mismanagement, potentially affecting the school’s ability to provide quality education and maintain necessary resources.
  6. Inconsistent policies and practices: Multiple owners may approach school policies, rules, and procedures differently. This can result in consistency in the implementation and enforcement of these policies. Students, parents, and staff members may need more uniformity and clarity due to the lack of uniformity, which can affect the overall functioning and reputation of the school.
  7. Difficulty in long-term planning: Long-term planning becomes more challenging when multiple owners are involved, as it requires alignment and agreement on strategic goals and objectives. Without a unified vision, it can be difficult to create and implement effective long-term plans for the school’s growth, development, and sustainability.

To address these problems, schools with multiple owners must establish clear governance structures, promote effective communication and collaboration, define roles and responsibilities, and work towards a shared vision and mission. Open dialogue, regular meetings, and the establishment of decision-making processes can help mitigate conflicts and ensure the school operates smoothly despite having multiple owners.

When a school has multiple owners, it can lead to a variety of challenges and problems, including issues related to school employees. Here are some common additional concerns that can arise in such situations:

8. Exploitation by school employees: The presence of multiple owners can sometimes create opportunities for certain school employees to exploit the situation for personal gain. Employees may take advantage of the lack of clear lines of authority and accountability to manipulate situations, create conflicts, or engage in unethical practices. This behaviour can disrupt the harmonious functioning of the school and negatively impact the overall ecosystem.

9. Conflict among employees: In a school with multiple owners, employees may align themselves with different owners, leading to conflicts and division among the staff. These conflicts can stem from loyalty to specific owners or disagreements over various decisions and policies. Such divisions can create a toxic work environment, hinder collaboration among employees, and compromise the school’s overall effectiveness.

Addressing these issues requires the implementation of robust systems and policies to prevent employee exploitation and conflicts. This can include establishing clear codes of conduct, implementing transparent accountability mechanisms, and promoting a positive and inclusive work culture. Regular communication and training programs can also help foster a sense of unity among employees, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and the shared mission of the school.

By addressing these challenges effectively, a school with multiple owners can create an environment where employees work collaboratively, maintain high ethical standards, and contribute positively to the overall ecosystem of the school.

With over 15 years of experience in educational operations, I am a dedicated school management and administration professional. Having travelled extensively across 14 states in India for various services such as CBSE school set-up, school management, school architecture design and planning, statutory compliances, approvals and affiliations, resource management, SOPs, training and audits, I have gained valuable exposure to the education systems operating in different geographical areas.

If you are looking for any consultation or professional help, I am eager to discuss new projects and opportunities and would happily connect with you to explore potential collaborations. Please feel free to contact me at +91 9644888899 or email himanshu@schoolsupport.co.in for any school support-related inquiries.

 

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Why is Teacher Training Important?

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Why is Teacher Training Important?

Teaching is a noble profession that requires more than just knowledge of the subject matter. To be an effective teacher, you need a combination of skills – including motivating, leading, and engaging students in meaningful learning experiences. Teacher training is essential for equipping teachers with these skills and preparing them for the job. This blog post will look at why teacher training matters and explore some of the most essential components of successful teacher training programs. We’ll examine how teacher training can help teachers develop their confidence, hone their craft, and create an inspiring learning environment for their students.

Knowledge is the source of energy

Teacher training is crucial because it helps educators learn more about how to teach their students effectively. It also provides opportunities for teachers to network with other professionals and learns new techniques. Furthermore, teacher training can help teachers stay current on educational research and developments.

Child Brain development

Regarding child development, the brain is arguably the most critical organ. After all, it controls everything from thoughts and emotions to physical movement. That’s why it’s so important for teachers to receive training on how to help their students develop healthy brains.

Teachers can do a few key things to help their students develop healthy brains. First, they can create a stimulating learning environment. This means providing plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning, using various instructional methods, and incorporating music and movement into lessons.

Second, teachers can help students develop strong executive function skills. These skills include planning, organization, impulse control, and working memory. Teachers can help students develop these skills by incorporating activities that require them to use these skills in their lessons.

Finally, teachers can help students develop social and emotional skills. These skills are essential for success in school and in life. Teachers can help students develop these skills by modelling positive behaviour, encouraging positive interactions with others, and teaching conflict resolution strategies.

By implementing these strategies into their classrooms, teachers can help their students develop strong brains that will set them up for success in school and in life!

Discipline

Teacher training is important because it helps teachers to develop the skills and knowledge they need to be effective in the classroom. It can also help them improve their practice by providing them with new ideas and approaches to teaching.

Teacher training can cover a wide range of topics, from educational theory to practical classroom management techniques. It is often delivered through workshops, seminars and conferences, which allow teachers to learn from experts in the field. In addition, many teacher training programmes now offer online courses, which can be accessed from anywhere in the world.

The benefits of teacher training are clear – it can help teachers to become more effective in the classroom, and improve their own practice. However, it is important to remember that not all teacher training programmes are created equal. It is essential to choose a programme that is right for you, and that will meet your specific needs as a teacher.

Out come

There are many good reasons why teacher training is important. Perhaps the most important reason is that it helps educators to be more effective in their jobs. When teachers have received quality training, they are better equipped to deal with the challenges of their profession. They are also better able to meet the needs of their students.

In addition to making teachers more effective, teacher training can also help them to feel more satisfied with their jobs. Teacher training can provide educators with the opportunity to learn new techniques and strategies that can make their jobs easier and more enjoyable. In addition, teacher training can help teachers to feel more connected to the profession and to their colleagues.

Finally, teacher training is important because it can help to improve the quality of education overall. When teachers are better prepared, they can provide a higher quality of education for their students. This, in turn, can lead to improved test scores and higher graduation rates.

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How to start your own CBSE School: A Short Guide

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Primary Research Work

Starting your own CBSE School doesn’t have to be an overwhelming or complicated process. In fact, getting started with your own CBSE School can actually be pretty straightforward and simple, especially if you have all of the right information, support and guidance behind you. With all of the red tape involved with starting any type of school (particularly an educational one), this can seem like a daunting task, but with this complete guide on how to start your own CBSE School you’ll be well on your way to opening up your very own school in no time at all!

Before you even begin planning to start a CBSE school, it is important that you do your research. Start by researching the concept of the school and what it is that you want to achieve. This will help you create a budget plan and ensure that your school meets all the requirements needed to become a certified CBSE school.
 
Create a Business Plan
Once you know the expenses involved in setting up a CBSE school, you need to create a comprehensive business plan. A good business plan should outline your proposed activities, mission statement, target market, potential sources of revenue, goals, and objectives. Additionally, your business plan should include a detailed financial analysis including start-up and operating costs, expected profits and losses, cash flow projections, and an overall budget plan.
When writing your business plan, make sure to be realistic and honest about the capabilities and financial resources of your school. If there are any areas where additional funding may be needed, clearly state how it will be used and how it will benefit the school in the long run. Additionally, you should also mention any strategies that will be implemented to ensure that the CBSE curriculum is maintained at the highest possible standard.
Finally, make sure to include a detailed marketing plan in your business plan. This should include information about potential markets that you can tap into and details on any promotional activities or campaigns that you intend to launch. By taking the time to craft an effective business plan, you can ensure that your CBSE school has a solid foundation and is well-prepared for success.
 
Permits and State Affiliations
 
Starting a CBSE school requires you to obtain the necessary licenses and permits. Before beginning your journey, it is important to know the rules and regulations of school establishment.
First, you will need to determine the location of the school and make sure that the land rules of that particular area allow for setting up a school. You will also need to get permission from the local government to use the land for a school. It is also important to get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the relevant departments.
You will then need to apply for the NOC from the District Education Officer, the Local Bodies, Fire Department, Police Department, Revenue Department, and Public Health Engineering Department. You should also obtain an NOC from the Pollution Control Board.
Once you have obtained all these documents, you will be able to start the process of setting up your school. Make sure that you meet all the requirements for setting up a CBSE school so that you can ensure quality education for your students.
 
Site Selection for School Building
Choosing a location for your CBSE school is an important decision that will have long-term implications. When selecting a spot, you should take into account factors such as land feasibility, land size, and child safety.
 
Hiring Qualified Staff
When starting your own CBSE school, one of the most important elements is to ensure that you hire qualified staff. According to CBSE norms, it is mandatory for all teaching staff to have a Bachelor’s degree and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) qualification. This ensures that the teacher is well-versed with the topics they will be teaching, and they can competently teach the students.
In addition to these qualifications, you should also look for other skills in the staff members. Good communication skills, problem solving capabilities, organizational abilities and an ability to motivate students are all important qualities that your staff should possess. Your staff should also demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm for their job.
Having quality staff on board is essential to running a successful CBSE school. You should take the time to properly vet each applicant and get references from past employers or universities before making a final decision. You should also provide ongoing training and support to ensure that your staff are able to keep up with the latest methods of teaching and remain up to date with the changing syllabus.
 
Market Your School
Creating a successful CBSE school requires more than just a sound curriculum and excellent facilities. You also need to market your school in order to stand out from the competition and ensure that students and parents are aware of its unique selling points (USPs).
The key to effective school branding is to identify your USPs and then use them to create an engaging and memorable brand identity. You should take the time to evaluate what makes your school different from others in your area, such as a focus on STEM education or a specific language program. Once you have identified your USPs, you can create promotional materials that highlight them.
Another important aspect of branding is to create a professional logo for your school. Your logo will be the face of your school, appearing on all marketing materials and in places like the school website, stationary, and uniforms. Choose a logo design that conveys the values and mission of your school, and make sure it is eye-catching and recognizable.
You should also consider ways to incorporate your USPs into the overall experience of attending your school. For example, if you are promoting a focus on STEM education, you could create after-school clubs or activities that encourage students to explore their interests in technology and science. This helps to demonstrate your commitment to the subject and can give prospective students and parents a more tangible sense of what makes your school special.
Finally, don’t forget to use traditional marketing techniques to promote your school. This could include newspaper advertisements, posters, billboards, or radio spots. You can also leverage digital media channels such as social media and email marketing to spread the word about your school. By creating a consistent message across all platforms, you can ensure that parents and students remember your school and its USPs when making their decisions.
By properly leveraging your USPs, you can create an effective brand for your CBSE school that will help it stand out from the competition. Investing in good branding now will pay dividends for years to come as you build a successful school with satisfied students and parents.
 
Apply for CBSE Affiliation
After getting school permission from State Board school has to apply for CBSE/IB or IGCSE. The process will depends on board and the rules. All board timeline will be different to process but mostly the primary steps and rules are common. The school has to apply to the board for affiliation and then the board will appoint inspection teams for inspection. The board will inspect school infrastructure, staff, teaching methods and curriculum etc. After inspection team approves the school board will grant permission for affiliation. CBSE/IB or IGCSE will also provide study material, CBSE/IB or IGCSE certified teachers and teacher training to the school. Finally, the board will issue an Affiliation Number to the school which will be used for all future activities.

Setting Up a School – The Common Mistakes

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Setting up a school can be the opportunity of a professional lifetime however many do not realise how challenging it is and the types of mistakes that can be detrimental to a school’s success. School Support thought sharing some of the typical mistakes that we have seen others make along the way. It is also best to learn from others and then leverage success from the experience of proven experts in the field.

Below mentioned are few points we experienced as biggest mistakes of management:

  1. Lack of Advance Planning
  2. No Budget Plan or Business Plan
  3. No Planning for Human Resources
  4. Undervalued Staff
  5. Wrong Leadership
  6. Not having any Standard Policy and Procedures for School Operations
  7. Poor Reporting and Data Management
  8. Unfocused Professional Development
  9. Trying to run school like other business.
  10. Sophisticated Management
  11. Fear of Change 
  12. Unplanned Architectural Design
  13. Delay in Decision Making

What is the Society Registration Act?

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What is Society?

If you are looking to start a School in India, the first and foremost thing is to form a TRUST, SOCIETY or a SECTION 8 Company. but mandatory requirement is it that they should be of Not-For-Profit and Non- Proprietary in nature. 

Here I am going to write about the Society Registration Act, 1860 was introduced in India 21 May 1860. Society Registration Act was enacted under the British Rule in India but is largely still in force in India today. The Societies Registration Act, 1860 lays down laws and regulations regarding the procedure for registration of societies in India and its operation in India. According to the Society Registration Act,1860 defines “A society as an association of persons united together by mutual consent to deliberate, determine and act jointly for some common purpose. Societies are usually formed for the promotion of charitable activities like education, religion, art and culture, music and sports activities etc”.

The act also lays down some features of a society as follows:

  • A Society can be formed by a minimum of seven or more than seven persons.
  • People, companies and other registered societies which are not based in India or are in a foreign location can subscribe to the Memorandum of a society in India.
  • Societies can be registered or unregistered. However, only registered Societies can be legally protected and can take advantage of benefit given by the government.

Societies Act, 1860

The Societies Registration Act, 1860 was introduced with the aim of improving the legal conditions of societies registration for promotion of literature, science or fine arts or for diffusion of useful knowledge for charitable purposes. The Societies Registration Act, 1860 has been adopted by most of the State Governments with/without further amendments.

Society Registration – Purposes

A Society can be formed for the promotion of literature, science or fine arts or the diffusion of useful knowledge or political education or for charitable purposes. As per Section 20 of the Societies Act, 1860, a Society can be registered for the following purposes:

  • Grant of charitable assistance.
  • Creation of Military Orphan funds.
  • Promotion of Science.
  • Promotion of Literature.
  • Promotion of Fine Arts.
  • Promotion or Instruction or Diffusion of useful Knowledge.
  • Diffusion of Political Education.
  • Foundation or maintenance of libraries or reading rooms.
  • Foundation or maintenance of Public Museum or Galleries.

In addition to the above purposes specified by the Societies Act, 1860, a Society can also be registered for other purposes based on the amendment that has been enacted to the Societies Act, 1860 by the concerned State Government.

Society Registration in India

A Society can be formed by a minimum of seven or more persons. Besides persons from India, foreigners, companies and other registered societies can subscribe to the Memorandum of a society. Like Partnership Firms, Societies can also be registered or unregistered. However, only registered Societies can hold vested properties and/or have a suit filed by or against the Society.

Society registration is managed by State Governments. Therefore, the application for registration of society must be made to the concerned authority in the State, in which the registered office of the Society will be situated.

To register a Society, the founding members must first agree on a name for the Society and prepare the Memorandum and Rules and Regulations of the Society.

Documents Required to register a society In India

Following are the documents required for the Society Registration in India:

  • PAN Card (all members)
  • The Residence Proof (all members)
  • Memorandum of Association (MOA)
  • Articles of Association
  • Covering Letter
  • Address Proof (Of all Members)
  • Governing Body List
  • A Declaration signed by all members

PAN Card:

The PAN card of all the members of the proposed society will have to be submitted along with the application.

Residence Proof:

Residence proof of all the members of the society will also have to be submitted. The following can be used as valid residence proof:

  • Bank Statement
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Utility Bill
  • Driving License
  • Passport

Memorandum of Association (MOA)

A memorandum of association is to be prepared with the following sections and information:

  • The Functions and Purpose of the society for which it is being established.
  • Details of the members who constitute the society
  • It must have the address of the registered office of the society.

Articles of Association

Articles of the association will also have to be prepared which will contain the following information:

  • Rules and Laws by which the functioning of the society will be regulated and the activities of the day shall be maintained
  • There will be rules for membership in the society.
  • Details about the meetings of the society and the frequency they occur are to be mentioned.
  • Information about auditors
  • Form of arbitration in case of any dispute between members of society
  • Methods of the disintegration of society will also be mentioned

Once the rules are made, they can be changed, but the new set of rules will be signed by the society’s Secretary, Chairman, President and Vice president.

Covering Letter

A covering letter mentioning the objective or purpose for which the society is being formed will be attached at the beginning of the application. It will be signed by all the founding members of the NGO society.

Address proof

A copy of the address proof where the registered office of the society will be located with the NOC from the landlord if any is to be attached.

Governing Body

All members of the governing body should be given a list with their signature.

Declaration  Form

An announcement is to be made by the president of the proposed society that he is willing and able to hold the said post.

All the above documents have to be submitted to the Registrar of Societies with the requisite fee in 2 copies. On receipt of the application, the registrar will sign the first copy as acknowledgement and return it, keeping the second copy for approval. On proper delivery of documents, the registrar will issue a certificate of incorporation by allocating the registration number.

The signed rules and laws and the memorandum have to be filed with the Registrar of the concerned society or state with a specified fee. Suppose the registration of the Registrar Society is complete with the application. So they will certify that the organisation is registered.

Procedure to Society Registration

Societies are registered and acclaimed by state governments through registrations overseen by the Registrar of Societies of every state.

The registration or constitution of a society is completed in 2 parts:

a. Memorandum of Association

b. Rules and Regulations of the society

Memorandum of Association

The Memorandum of Association includes many clauses like the name of the society, the address of the registered office, an object for the formation of society and details of the overall body. Memorandum of Association includes various Clauses such as Name Clause, Registered Office, Clause Object Clause, General and Body Member Clause.

A Society needs a minimum of seven managing committee members; there is no upper limit to the number of managing committee members. The Board of Management is in the form of a governing body or council or a managing or executive committee. The society has a Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and ordinary members.  There will be some permanent members and some temporary members.

Now most of the States in India has Online details available on website, one can check the details.

Uttar Pradesh 

Chhattisgarh

Madhya Pradesh

Jharkhand

Maharashtra

Tamil Nadu

Andhra Pradesh

Telengana

Meghalaya

Odisha

For more details check Links:

Society Registration Act 1860

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CBSE Re-engineered Affiliation Process

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CBSE Re-engineered Affiliation Process

CBSE has Re-engineered the Affiliation Process in January 2021. Now you may have below questions:

  1. What are the changes in CBSE rules from Jan 2021?
  2. How new CBSE affiliation process will work ?
  3. Is it easy or hard now to get CBSE Affiliation?

If you have all above questions in your mind, I will say not to worry.  CSBE has made things easier and faster now. I am putting few points in simple words here.

There are very few additions in rules and the process is made faster for schools to get affiliation. Below are points made by CBSE in new Re-engineered Affiliation Process.

  1. The entire Affiliation Process will complete in 4 Months.
  2. AI and Machine Driver process will do Automatic Approval for Affiliation.
  3. Provision of Virtual Inspection.
  4. Technology Driven
  5. Transparent Process.

So now this is clear that CBSE is more concern about delay in process of affiliation and now this is made faster with new process change. 

CHECK POINTS YOU MUST KNOW!
Check 1 : Obtain Digital Signatures for using the Affiliation System.
Check 2 : Schools must keep the OASIS data base updated. This will be a credible source of information of sch ools. All schools must mandatorily disclose information on their websites as per the section 3.4 of this Handbook.
Check 3 : The following 6 documents must be possessed by a school at the time of applying for application for any of the groups given above:
1. No Objection Certificate to the effect that State Government has no objection to the affiliation of the School with CBSE . Not required for the schools already affiliated
2. Recognition Certificate from concerned State Education Department as per extant rules and provisions contained in RTE Act 2009.
3. Land Certificate as per the Appendix X of the Affiliation Byelaws : The Competent Authority t o issue the land certificate is DM/ ADM/ SDM /Tehsildar/Naib Tehsildar/ Registrar/ Sub Registrar or any other equivalent authority competent to issue such certificate.
4. Fire Safety Certificate to be issued by the Fire Safety Department of the State Govt./ Competent Govt. Authority such as Municipal Corporation etc. as per prescribed norms with validity (validity as on
date of final submission of application).
5. Building Safety Certificate To be i ssued by competent government authority or the empanelled engineers authorised to issue such certificates by the appropriate Government. For e.g. Empanelled engineer by Municipal Corporations /Development Authorities/ Road s/ Building Department etc.
6. Certificate of Registration of Society/Trust/Company running the school.
Check 4 : The affiliation application form will have KYC , Part A and Part B . KYC is the pre registration of school.
Part A of the form will ask the mandatory requirement details. Part B will ask the other details. Only those school s that fulfill the mandatory requirements will be able to apply.

For more details visit CBSE website : http://cbseaff.nic.in/cbse_aff/welcome.aspx

 

 

 

LAND REQUIREMENT FOR CBSE SCHOOL

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LAND REQUIREMENT FOR CBSE SCHOOL

The School or Society/Trust/Company managing the school must have land as per the following norms:

REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO LAND

The following conditions should be satisfied in respect of the land:

3.1.1. The land on which the school is located should necessarily be a contiguous single plot of land. If there are more than two survey numbers etc. all the survey numbers/plots should be adjacent/touching each other and shall make a single plot of land on the whole.

3.1.2. A suitable building should be constructed on a part of the land mentioned in 3.1.1 above.

3.1.3. A proper playground should exist on the remaining part of the land mentioned in 3.1.1 above.

3.1.4. Other facilities as prescribed by the Board from time to time should exist on a part of the land mentioned in 3.1.1 above.

3.1.5. The land mentioned in 3.1.1 above should be surrounded on all sides by a pucca boundary wall of sufficient and adequate height.

3.2. The school affiliated or seeking affiliation with the Board shall have a minimum of 8000 square meters of land in general subject to the restriction of optimum enrolment and number of sections given in Appendix-V (as given in CBSE Byelaws).

3.3. The school not fulfilling the minimum requirement of 8000 square meters but having land not less than 6000 square meters may be granted affiliation, subject to the restriction of optimum enrolment and number of sections given in Appendix­ V(as given in CBSE Byelaws).

3.4. The land requirement will be of minimum 4000 square meters in case of the following, subject to the restriction of optimum enrolment and number of sections given inAppendix-V (as given in CBSE Byelaws)

3.4.1. School located in limits of Municipal Authorities of cities with a population exceeding 15 Lakhs.

3.4.2. School located in hilly areas. The norms as prescribed by the Planning Commission (NITI Aayog) shall be applicable for determining the hilly areas.

3.4.3. Schools located within the limits of Municipal Authorities of the State Capital Cities.

3.4.4. Schools located in the North Eastern States.

3.4.5. Schools located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

3.4.6. Schools located within the limits of Municipal Authorities of Ghaziabad, NOIDA, Faridabad and Gurugram cities only of National Capital Region.

3.4.7. Schools located within the limits of Municipal Authorities of Panchkula (Haryana) and Mohali/SAS Nagar (Punjab) , the satellite cities of Chandigarh.

3.5. For the schools located within the limits of Municipal Authority of the cities classified as Class-X (At present Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune) by the Government of India the minimum land requirement will be 2000 square meters for a Secondary School and 3000 (or 4000) square meters for a Senior Secondary School subject to the restriction of optimum enrolment and number of sections given in Appendix-V (as given in CBSE Byelaws).

3.6. For the schools mentioned in sub-clauses to this clause, the minimum land requirement will be 1600 square meters for a Secondary School and 2400 (or 3200) square meters for a Senior Secondary School subject to the restriction of optimum enrolment and number of sections given in Appendix-V (as given in CBSE Byelaws).

3.6.1. For the school located in the limits of Municipal Authorities of 4 metropolitan cities of Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai.

3.6.2. For the schools located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

3.6.3. For the schools located in the state of Sikkim.

3.6.4. For the schools located on the Islands.

3.7. For the schools situated on the Hill Stations, the minimum land requirement will be 2000 square meters for a Secondary School and 3000 (or 4000) square meters for a Senior Secondary School subject to the restriction of optimum enrolment and number of sections given in Appendix-V (as given in CBSE Byelaws).

3.7.1. The institution should have an arrangement for sports and extracurricular activities with the nearby schools/colleges or any other institution for a minimum period of 15 years.

3.7.2. In case the arrangement in respect of 3.7.1 is with a private institution, a copy of the resolution passed by the management of the institution at its managing committee meeting may also be submitted to the Board.

3.7.3. In case the arrangement in respect of 3.7.1 is with a government institution, a copy of the letter issued by the head of such institution may also be submitted to the Board.

3.7.4. The number of students should be restricted in such institutions on the basis of constructed covered area of school building by following the norms of 1 sq.mtr. floor area per child.

3.8. LAND OWNERSHIP

    1. All the land title documents should be in the name of the School or Society/T rust/Company which has established the school.
    2. 3.8.1. In case of ownership, the land title documents should be a Sale Deed/Conveyance Deed/Gift Deed/Lease Deed/Allotment Letter etc. duly registered before the Registration Authority concerned of the State as per rules.
    3. 3.8.2. In case of lease, the Lease Deed of the land/building should be duly registered before the concerned Registration Authority of the State and should be for a minimum effective term of 15 years.
    4. 3.8.3. A lease executed by a government or any agency of government may be accepted even if it is for a term of less than 15 years but the lease should specifically be for running a school.
    5. 3.8.4. The lease deed shall be operational at the time of application for affiliation/upgradation/extension.
    6. 3.8.5. The period of validity of lease or any other documents of property should be such that it guarantees the enjoyment of lawful rights over the land for a continuous period of five years or more from the session for which the application for initial affiliation has been submitted.
    7. 3.8.6. It shall be the. responsibility of the school to renew the lease or allotment etc. during the period of affiliation to ensure lawful rights over the land on which the school is situated.
    8. 3.8.7. Period of lease will further be subject to the rules and policy of the State/UT Government.
    9. 3.8.8. In case of schools mentioned in 2.1.5, 2.1.6, 2.1.7, the land may be accepted if the same is under the ownership or legal possession of the (Central or State) Public Sector Undertakings, Statutory Bodies and Autonomous Bodies, Government Department etc. and has been allotted by the said (Central or State) Public Sector Undertakings, Statutory Bodies and Autonomous Bodies, Government Department etc. for running of school.
    10. 3.8.9. In case of schools established by or in large scale industrial projects, the land may be accepted if the same is under the ownership or legal possession of the industrial project and has been allotted by the said industrial project for running of school.
  2. 3.9. For the purpose of Upgradation to Secondary Level stage in respect of the schools which were granted Affiliation up to Secondary level on or before the year 1996 under the relaxed condition of land requirement may be considered for Upgradation to +2 stage provided that they should have at least 4000 square meters of land.
STEM STEAM STREAM

What is STEM, STEAM and STREAM?

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What is STEM?

STEM refers to Educational Curriculum that combines Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. It is meant to be a comprehensive approach, instead of teaching each subject separately,

What is STEAM?

STEAM incorporates all the elements of STEM, but adds Art to the mix. Examples of common STEAM projects include growing crystal gardens and creating seed necklaces. These projects are science-based, but also incorporate artistic expression.

What is STREAM?

STREAM adds the one more layer to STEM and STEAM: reading and wRiting. Advocates of STREAM see literacy as an essential part of a well-rounded curriculum, as it requires critical thinking as well as creativity. STREAM projects are similar to STEM or STEAM, but fold in the components of reading and writing.