CBSE inspects 10 schools over norms, attendance, and facilities

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted unannounced inspections on August 13 in 10 schools located in Assam, Delhi, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha.

The main purpose was to verify whether these schools were following CBSE bye-laws, maintaining required academic and physical infrastructure, and avoiding the enrolment of students who do not attend classes regularly.

Each inspection team was made up of a CBSE official and a principal from an affiliated school.

The board confirmed that these visits were carried out simultaneously across all locations to ensure the surprise element was preserved and to provide an accurate picture of school operations.

In an official release, CBSE stated, "The inspections were carried out in a synchronised manner to keep the surprise intact and obtain an accurate picture of the schools' operations on the day of inspection."

The board emphasised that the coordinated timing of the inspections prevented



advance notice, making it possible to observe the schools in their usual state without preparations to hide non-compliance.

CBSE has announced that necessary action will be taken based on the Inspection Committee's reports.

This could include directives for corrective measures, penalties, or even withdrawal of affiliation in severe cases, although specific actions have not yet been disclosed.

The inspections targeted not only physical infrastructure such as classrooms, laboratories, and sports facilities but also the academic environment and adherence to attendance norms.

By cross-checking student enrolment records and actual attendance, CBSE aimed to curb the practice of enrolling students who rarely attend classes, which undermines academic quality.

The surprise inspections highlight CBSE’s intent to maintain strict quality standards in affiliated schools, ensuring that students receive proper education in compliant and well-equipped facilities.