CBSE FAQs - Why has on demand affiliation been introduced?

The Board expects school seeking affiliation to apply online within prescribed time period, after fulfillment of mandatory conditions. On receipt of applications of affiliation, CBSE gives affiliation for applied session subject to fulfillment of conditions prescribed in CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws as per rules.

However, considering the future of students admitted in these schools, the provisions for on demand affiliation has been introduced for those schools which miss the opportunity to apply online. The schools can opt the same as per its requirement. It is clarified that this is not compulsory, and is meant only for the rare cases that miss the deadline.