CBSE SHVR 2025-26: September 30 Deadline For All Schools To Complete Clean & Green Rating

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that all affiliated schools will now be rated and recognised under the Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating (SHVR) 2025-26, based on a detailed 60-indicator survey. The initiative is designed to foster a clean, green, and inclusive learning environment in schools across India.

Digital Tools for Easy Participation

To simplify participation, CBSE has launched a dedicated portal and mobile application, enabling schools to complete self-assessments and track progress online. Schools must submit their SHVR 2025-26 assessments by September 30, 2025, through either the mobile app or the web portal. The SHVR platform can be accessed at shvr.education.gov.in, where QR codes for downloading Android and iOS apps are available. Schools can also log in or register directly on the site to complete their assessments.

Expanded Version of Earlier Programme

Launched by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, SHVR 2025-26 builds upon and expands the earlier Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar (SVP). The programme is mandatory for all schools with a UDISE code, including government, aided, private, residential, tribal, minority institutions, and centrally run schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), and CBSE-affiliated institutions. Schools will be evaluated on six focus areas: water availability, toilets, handwashing with soap, operation and maintenance, behaviour change and capacity building, and Mission LiFE activities.

Recognition at District, State, and National Levels

Certificates of merit will be awarded in four categories. At the district level, eight schools will be nominated for state-level recognition-three each from rural categories I and II, and one each from urban categories I and II. At the state level, up to 20 schools per State/UT with a five-star rating-seven from Rural category I, seven from Rural category II, three from Urban category I, and three from Urban category II-will move forward for national recognition.

At the national level, 200 top-performing schools will be honoured-70 each from Rural categories I and II, and 30 each from Urban categories I and II, as per the Ministry of Education's statement.