CBSE Circular Explained: What Every Principal Needs to Know About Website Guidelines

In a digital-first education ecosystem, CBSE’s website compliance norms are no longer just suggestions—they are mandatory.

In its circular No. 01/2025 dated 8th January 2025, CBSE has reiterated the importance of school websites complying with mandatory disclosure norms. The goal? Greater transparency and accountability across all affiliated institutions.

Let’s break this down into what it really means for you as a Principal, and how SiteProtex can help your school stay stress-free and fully compliant.

Why Is This Circular Important?

According to CBSE Circular No. 03/2021 and 09/2021:

• Every affiliated school must have an individual website.

• All prescribed documents must be uploaded correctly.

• Teacher qualification details and compliance reports must be easily accessible.

• Links must be working and placed on the homepage.

“We observed many schools either didn’t have a website or uploaded broken/incomplete disclosures.”

— Extract from CBSE Circular No. 01/2025

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Failure to comply may lead to action under Chapter 12 of CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws 2018—including potential cancellation of affiliation.

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7 Must-Haves for a CBSE-Compliant Website

Here’s what CBSE expects your school website to include:

• Mandatory Public Disclosure Section (Appendix IX format)

• Staff List with Qualification Details

• Affiliation & AMR Documents

• Infrastructure Details

• Academic Calendar & Fee Structure

• Regular Maintenance and Updates

• Active and Accessible Homepage Links

SiteProtex helps schools like yours maintain each of these elements without manual errors or last-minute scrambles.

CBSE Website Checklist – Made Easy

If you're unsure where your school stands, ask yourself:

• Are all mandatory documents visible and downloadable?

• Are staff and contact details current?

• Do forms work and load correctly on phones?

• Is your site being backed up and tested regularly?

If the answer is “no” to any of the above — you need SiteProtex.

What Experts Are Saying

Dr. Anjali Mehra, Academic Auditor and School Inspector:

“A compliant school website reflects the institution’s integrity and preparedness. It’s often the first document we check during inspections.”

Ravi Khanna, Educational IT Consultant:

“Principals are already busy running schools. Platforms like SiteProtex act as a digital assistant for web compliance.”

Did You Know?

• As of 2024, only 52% of CBSE-affiliated schools had fully compliant websites.

• Over 6,000 schools were found with inactive or missing disclosure links during audits in 2023.

• SiteProtex supports over 50 educational institutions across India in maintaining live compliance dashboards and real-time updates.

Why Principals Trust SiteProtex

Here’s how SiteProtex simplifies compliance:

• Automated checklist monitoring

• Timely reminders before deadlines

• Pre-designed formats for Appendix IX

• Real-time alerts for broken links or missing documents

• Monthly audit reports for management reviews

“Thanks to SiteProtex, we were inspection-ready in less than 2 weeks.” — Principal, Bangalore-based CBSE School

Final Takeaway

If your school is affiliated with CBSE, don’t wait for the next audit to take action. Use this circular as an opportunity to modernize your online presence and avoid penalties.

SiteProtex ensures that your school website is compliant, professional, and always inspection-ready.

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