Is Your School Website CBSE Compliant? 7 Mistakes That Could Cost You

Maintaining a school website is no longer just about sharing news or posting pictures of annual day. For CBSE-affiliated schools, your website is a compliance document — and not meeting the guidelines could lead to warnings, penalties, or worse, loss of affiliation.

According to a recent audit by SiteProtex, 4 out of 5 CBSE schools in India are non-compliant with at least one key requirement set by the board. The CBSE has made it mandatory for schools to host and regularly update specific details on their websites — including affiliation documents, staff details, fee structure, academic calendars, and more.

Why This Matters

“A compliant website is a reflection of a school’s transparency, discipline, and accountability,” says Dr. Rekha Menon, Education Consultant and Academic Auditor.

Here are 7 common mistakes schools make — and how to avoid them.

1. Outdated Staff Information

Many schools forget to update the names, qualifications, and experience of teaching and non-teaching staff. CBSE requires this to be up-to-date and verifiable.

SiteProtex alerts schools whenever staff profiles go outdated.

2. Missing Mandatory Documents

The CBSE mandates publishing documents like Affiliation Certificate, NOC, Fire Safety, Building Safety, and Transport Certificates.

SiteProtex includes a document checklist and notifies admins if any are missing.

3. Incomplete Contact Details

Your website must clearly show the school’s full address, email ID, phone number, and principal's contact information. Missing this can lead to audit failures.

SiteProtex ensures critical contact information is audited monthly.

4. Broken Forms & Non-functional Links

Admission, grievance, and feedback forms should work seamlessly. Broken forms or links indicate poor user experience and negligence.

SiteProtex tests forms regularly and provides alerts for fixes.

5. Poor Mobile Responsiveness

Over 60% of parents access school websites from their phones. If your site isn’t responsive, you’re violating UX guidelines and hurting credibility.

SiteProtex ensures mobile optimization as part of every compliance plan.

6. Non-updated Fee Structure & Annual Reports

Many schools overlook uploading current year’s fee structure or Annual Academic Reports — a clear compliance breach.

SiteProtex provides monthly reminders to institution SPOCs for fee updates and yearly AMR uploads.

7. No Backup or Crash Recovery Plan

A school website crash during inspection can derail the process. Not having a backup or restoration system is risky.

SiteProtex ensures daily/weekly backups and 24-hour recovery guarantee.

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.

Expert Quote

“Schools must treat their websites as a compliance tool, not a brochure,” says Anil Kumar, former CBSE Inspector. “Non-compliance could delay renewals or trigger audits.”

SiteProtex Can Help

SiteProtex specializes in CBSE website compliance for schools across India. From checklists to technical maintenance, document uploads to audit preparation — we handle it all so your team can focus on education.

Already, over 50+ institutions trust SiteProtex to keep their websites error-free and compliant.

Final Word

CBSE is getting stricter about compliance. Don’t let a simple website error impact your school’s reputation. With SiteProtex, you can stay inspection-ready 365 days a year.