CBSE SARAS 7.0 Affiliation Portal Open for 2027–28: Key Dates, New Built-up Area Rules & Complete Guidelines

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially opened the SARAS 7.0 portal for school affiliation applications for the academic session 2027–28. Through Circular No. 07/2026, schools across India and abroad can now apply for fresh affiliation, up-gradation, extensions, and other related categories.

If your school is planning to apply this year, here is a complete and simplified guide covering important dates, mandatory requirements, inspection norms, and the latest changes in built-up area rules.

📅 Important Dates – Application Window

The online application window on SARAS 7.0 is open:

🗓️ 26 February 2026 to 31 July 2026

This window covers:

Approval for Middle Class Syllabus
Fresh Affiliation up to Secondary and Senior Secondary levels
Up-gradation of existing schools
Board switching cases
Branch schools
Two-shift permissions
Section increases
Additional subjects
Restoration cases
School closure applications

🔄 Categories Open Throughout the Year

Certain applications remain open year-round:

Land corrections / land change cases
School or Society name changes
Society transfers / entity interchanges
Site shifting
Applications from Government / Government-aided schools
Foreign / International schools

✅ Mandatory Pre-Application Checklist

Before applying on SARAS 7.0, ensure the following:

✔ OASIS Data Updated – All institutional information must be accurate.
✔ Mandatory Public Disclosure Completed – Teacher qualifications and required certificates must be uploaded on the school website.
✔ SQAAF Compliance – Required documentation and quality framework compliance must be completed.
✔ Extension Status Verified – If your affiliation expires in March 2027, apply for extension first.
✔ All supporting documents must match CBSE norms precisely to avoid rejection or delay.