NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted surprise inspections in 15 schools spread across five states and two Union Territories to verify compliance with its regulations and to investigate the issue of dummy student enrolments. The inspections were carried out simultaneously on July 31, 2025, as part of the Board’s efforts to ensure schools adhere to its Bye-Laws and maintain required academic and physical infrastructure standards.The exercise involved 15 teams, each comprising an officer from the Board and a principal of a CBSE-affiliated school. These teams were deployed to various locations in Delhi, Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. The synchronised inspections aimed to maintain the element of surprise and obtain accurate information about the functioning of the institutions.Surprise inspections across multiple regionsThe inspections covered 15 schools in total, located in seven different regions. The schools included a mix of public and private institutions affiliated with the CBSE. In Delhi alone, nine schools were inspected, including Apex Public School in Sant Nagar, CIAT Convent School in Kanjhawala, and Rajindra Public School in Nangloi. Chandigarh saw the inspection of Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School in Sector 40-C. The states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand witnessed checks in The Jain International School in Nagpur, Rahul International School in Mira Road, and Central Academy in Ranchi respectively.Other schools inspected were J S Memorial Public School in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh; Aaloke Bharti Model School in Kolkata, West Bengal; and Lakshya School in Samalkota Mandal, Andhra Pradesh. The widespread inspections reflected the Board’s commitment to enforcing uniform standards across its affiliated schools.Focus on dummy student enrolments and complianceThe primary objective of these surprise inspections was to ascertain whether schools were enrolling dummy students—those who are enrolled but do not attend classes—as well as to verify the maintenance of academic standards and infrastructure. The CBSE emphasised that such practices undermine the integrity of the education system and contravene Board regulations.Each team conducted thorough evaluations of school operations within a limited time frame, ensuring that no prior information could influence the inspection process. The inspections reviewed various aspects including student attendance records, infrastructure facilities, and adherence to prescribed academic norms.Next steps following inspection reportsFollowing the inspections, the CBSE will review the reports submitted by the inspection committees. Appropriate action will be taken based on the findings, which may include penalties or other corrective measures against schools found violating the Board’s regulations.The CBSE reaffirmed its commitment to upholding educational standards and ensuring that affiliated schools operate transparently and within the rules set by the Board. The surprise inspections are part of ongoing efforts to monitor and regulate school functioning effectively.List of schools inspected
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