A school’s brochure shows its best side. Its official records show the facts. Every CBSE school is expected to publish key CBSE documents online, and reading them before admission tells you a lot about safety, teaching and results. This guide from the Skalvi International School CBSE school in JP Nagar explains which records to review, what each one shows and the questions to ask.
What You Will Learn
- What CBSE expects schools to publish
- Which records matter most for parents
- How to read results, staff and safety details
- Questions to ask after reviewing the records
CBSE Documents Every School Should Publish
According to CBSE’s circular on mandatory public disclosure, affiliated schools must display a “Mandatory Public Disclosure” under a prominent icon on their website home page, and CBSE has warned schools that fail to keep it updated. The table lists the main records and what they tell you.
| Record | What it shows | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliation letter | CBSE affiliation and its validity | Confirms the school’s standing |
| Fire and building safety certificates | Safety approvals for the campus | Your child’s daily safety |
| Water, health and sanitation certificates | Hygiene approvals | Health on campus |
| Fee structure | Fees for the current year | Clear costs before you apply |
| Teacher details | Number and qualifications of staff | Teaching strength |
| Board results | Last three years’ results | Academic track record |
You can see all of these for Skalvi on our mandatory public disclosure page, including our affiliation certificate, safety certificates and fee structure for 2026-27.
School Disclosure Documents: How to Read Them
Each record answers a specific question. Read them with these points in mind.
- Affiliation and NOC: check the dates are current and the address matches the campus.
- Safety certificates: look for valid fire and building safety certificates from the right authority.
- Staff details: see how many teachers there are and whether the school has a special educator and a counsellor.
- Results: look at the number of students who sat the exam as well as the pass percentage.
- Committees: the School Management Committee and Parent Teacher Association lists show who is involved.
- Academic calendar: it tells you holidays, exam periods and key events for the year.
As an example, our disclosure page shows a 100 percent pass rate in the Class 10 board examination in both 2025 and 2026, and lists one special educator and one counsellor and wellness teacher. Our success stories show what students achieve beyond results.
CBSE School Documents: Questions to Ask
Staff records deserve a careful look. The disclosure lists teachers by role, such as PRT for primary, TGT for middle and secondary, and PGT for senior subjects, along with their qualifications. A good spread across roles suggests each stage is properly staffed. The presence of a special educator and a counsellor shows the school has thought about learning support and wellbeing, not only academics. If your child has specific needs, ask how these specialists work with class teachers.
The infrastructure section is useful too. It lists the campus area, the number and size of classrooms and laboratories, and toilet facilities. These figures help you picture daily life on the campus before you visit. For example, the number of classrooms and labs tells you whether science and computer lessons have dedicated space, which matters more as children move into the Middle and Secondary stages.
Records are a starting point for a better conversation with the school. After reading them, prepare a few direct questions. Is any certificate due for renewal? How are fees increased from year to year? How many teachers have joined or left recently? How does the school support children who need extra help?
Here is a short example of reading a results table. One school shows a 100 percent pass rate with 18 students. Another shows 95 percent with 200 students. Both can be strong, but they are not directly comparable, because class size and the mix of students differ. Look at three years together, and ask how the school supports students who find a subject hard. The answer tells you more than any single number.
Also check that the documents are complete and readable. A disclosure page with missing links or outdated files may simply need updating, but it is worth asking about. A school that answers clearly and shows originals on request is usually confident about its records.
Pay attention to dates too. Safety, health and sanitation certificates are usually issued for a set period, so check that each one is still valid. The affiliation letter should match the dates on CBSE’s SARAS portal. A fee structure should name the current academic year. If a document is a year or two old, ask whether a newer version exists.
Finally, remember that documents show compliance, not culture. Visit the campus, watch a class if you can and talk to other parents. Our academics page explains how teaching works at each stage.
What Most People Overlook
We have found that parents check the fee structure and skip the safety certificates. Valid fire and building safety approvals matter every single day. Customers most often ask us what the results table really shows. Look at the number of students as well as the percentage, because both together give the full picture. Remember that you can ask to see original certificates during a visit, and a confident school will be glad to show them.
How We Help You Review Our School Records
Submit an admission enquiry or message our team on WhatsApp to request any of our school records or ask questions about them. Our full mandatory public disclosure is online, and you are welcome to see the original certificates during a visit to our campus in JP Nagar 8th Phase.
Verdict
CBSE documents such as the affiliation letter, safety certificates, fee structure, staff details and board results give you facts that brochures cannot. Read them, ask follow-up questions and then visit the campus. Visit the Skalvi International School website to review our records and request any document you need.
FAQ
Which CBSE documents should parents review before admission?
Review the affiliation letter, safety certificates, fee structure, teacher details, board results and academic calendar, usually found on the school’s disclosure page.
What is a mandatory public disclosure page?
It is a section of a CBSE school’s website, in a format set by CBSE, that lists the school’s affiliation, certificates, fees, staff and results.
Where do I find a school’s disclosure documents?
CBSE asks schools to show a “Mandatory Public Disclosure” icon prominently on their website home page, linking to all the required records.
Why should parents check safety certificates?
Valid fire and building safety certificates show the campus has been approved by the right authorities, which affects your child’s daily safety.
How should I read a school’s board results?
Look at the number of students who appeared as well as the pass percentage, and compare results over the last three years.
What do teacher details in the disclosure tell me?
They show how many teachers the school has, their qualifications and whether it has specialist staff, such as a special educator or counsellor.
Is the fee structure part of the disclosure?
Yes. CBSE schools publish their fee structure for the current year, so parents can see the costs clearly before applying.
What is a School Management Committee?
It is a committee that helps oversee the school’s working. Its members are listed in the disclosure, along with the Parent Teacher Association.
What if some disclosure links do not work?
Ask the school to share the missing documents. Broken links may just need fixing, but you should still see the records before deciding.
Can I ask to see original certificates?
Yes. It is reasonable to ask to see originals during a campus visit, especially the affiliation letter and safety certificates.
Do documents show the quality of teaching?
Not fully. They show compliance and results, so combine them with a campus visit, a class observation and conversations with other parents.
How often do schools update their disclosure?
Schools should update it whenever certificates, fees, staff or results change. CBSE has directed affiliated schools to keep the disclosure current and easy to find.
Is the academic calendar useful before admission?
Yes. It shows holidays, exam periods and events, which helps you plan the start date and see how the school balances study and activities.
Can I see Skalvi’s records before applying?
Yes. Our disclosure is online, and you can see original certificates during a campus visit arranged with our admissions team.
How do I request a document from Skalvi?
Submit an admission enquiry online or message our team on WhatsApp, and we will share the record or explain where to find it.
