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Opening a school is a herculean task in India. Despite this, more and more people are coming forward to start a venture because the demand for schools seems to be unending A school is a unique business. Unique because it cannot even be called a ‘business’. Running a school is considered a not-for-profit venture, but you just need to look around to see that the business opportunity is huge. According to an estimate by an NGO active in the field of education, there are more than 14 lakh children in Delhi alone who seek admission every year in various classes. Schools cannot be set up by private entities. They have to be run by a society formed under the Societies Act of 1860, or a trust under Public Trust Act as existent in different states, or by forming a company under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956. In other words, a school has to be set up strictly as a non-profit business. At least that is the theory. Setting up a school is not just about constructing physical infrastructure in the form of building classrooms and setting up libraries and laboratories. It does involve obtaining permissions and licenses from concerned authorities at various stages. It starts with the setting up of a trust or a society, with a governing board of five or six members, with a president, chairperson, and a secretary duly identified, as specified under the law. This article will focus primarily on identifying the various steps involved in opening a school, providing facility for the study for students from Class 1 to Class 10. The next step One can apply to the concerned municipal corporation for land for the school with the EC. Land is supposed to be allotted to the governing entity at subsidized rates is usually allotted through auction.
“It is almost impossible for a new entrant to get land. Land is normally granted to established players with a chain of schools,” says R.B. Adityodaya Karna, deputy secretary of Prarthana Society, Bangalore, a trust that runs a school in the city. Even if a member on the board of a governing entity has land that the entity wants to use for setting up a school, a no-objection from the Department of Education stating the requirement of a school in that area is required. The major education boards of the country, namely, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), and state government boards, have clearly laid down norms for land requirements for schools. This, in most cases, is 2 acres, except for hilly regions and metropolitan cities, where the requirement is less. Construction can take place only on a part of the land, and a playground has to be created in the rest. Adityodaya says, “While conceiving the idea of a school, one has to asses the potentials of a location, kind of competition possible, and the target group—the lower middle class, upper middle class or the rich class—the school will cater to.” From the time of forming a governing entity to a school actually starting up, one normally requires about a year, though taking more than two years is also not unheard of. Normally the infrastructure required to start up can be constructed within a period of six to seven months. Once the construction is over, school authorities need to apply for recognition. Up to Class 5 recognition from municipality is all that is required. For Classes 6 to 8 recognition comes from the Department of Education. Recognition for anything above this also comes from the Education Department, but after a minimum gap of two years. School authorities are free to seek affiliation to CBSE or CISCE. In that case, the school will have to follow the guidelines of the board it is seeking affiliation to. The school will need to follow the syllabus, books prescribed by the affiliating board, and pay specified salaries to the teachers. If it is not a government school, affiliation for schools normally comes in stages. Initially, for Classes 1 to 6 a temporary affiliation is given and guidelines are laid down for schools by the concerned education board. Once things are in place according to the guidelines, an inspection is conducted. If things are to the satisfaction of the board authorities, permanent affiliation is bestowed on the school. Adityodaya says inspections are not so rigorous after permanent affiliation is granted, but a school has to be run according to the rules of the board. Licenses and documents Once the school building is ready for initial use, a certificate of recognition has to come from the state government, issued by the municipality for the junior classes, and by the Department of Education for middle school. If high school is to be added subsequently, certificate of up gradation is required which is again issued by the Education Department. Affiliation from either the CBSE or CISCE is also done through a set process. Things do not stop here, as schools need certificates for hygiene, water, and completion of the building from the municipality.
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  written by Padma, July 30, 2010
hi, i want to open a new english medium school(CBSE/SSC syllabus), pls, tell me where i can apply to get the permission & any body is interested to join as a partner ,pls contact me via email: padma_mh@yahoo.in
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 written by SUNNY SHARMA, July 25, 2010
Sir,
I want to open a school upto class Vth We have our own building and registered society under sec. 1860. Can we open this school under this society or we have to do some other formalities. Please reply me soon. report abuse
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 written by Srinivas Kishan, July 21, 2010
I want to setup a chain of schools that will build innovation and leadership in students besides academics. I plan to start from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh and expand further. I have the required land and investors ready for the same. What is the good way to go about it? Any suggestions?
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 written by yogesh gosavi, July 16, 2010
Sir, i registered an education society.I want to open play shcool to first standerd.Please,give me detail about from where & how I can get permission & government affiliation.
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 written by rudrani, July 03, 2010
we are a education trust required at Bhandara (M.S.).Our trust wishesh to start an CBSE affilated school, however wr are notice & dn't have much idea on this regard. the CBSE e-affilation has provision for affiliation 1st to 5th class. we require details to how do we get affilation.
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 written by irwin, June 21, 2010
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We are a educational trust registered at Vellore, TN. Our trust wishes to start an CBSE affiliated school, however we are novice and do not have much idea in this regard. The CBSE e-affiliation has provision for affiliation from middle class onwards, we require details to how do we get affiliation for the elementary and primary class, that is from LKG upto 5th class. We are running LKG,UKG.(ie 1 class every year). we want to know whether we do is right. Kindly provide us with the details. Please guide us. Thanks and Regards Irwin report abuse
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written by Daniel, June 21, 2010
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We are a educational trust registered at Vellore, TN. Our trust wishes to start an CBSE affiliated school, however we are novice and do not have much idea in this regard. The CBSE e-affiliation has provision for affiliation from middle class onwards, we require details to how do we get affiliation for the elementary and primary class, that is from LKG upto 5th class. We are running the school with LKG, UKG. (ie 1 class every year) Kindly provide us with the details. Please guide us. Thanks and Regards daniel report abuse
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 written by Tapan Kumar Das, June 15, 2010
I have a piece of lease land of appox. 1 Acre land in Duars area under West Bengal and want to open a School with affiliated by Madhya Siksha Parisad (English medium) West Bengal.
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 written by pranab, June 14, 2010
Dear sir
we are running a private school in west bengal backward area, which was established in the year 1993.we have 400 students in our school. it is located in a vested land. so it is due to this vested land that we are facing difficulties to get or school affiliated.and the concerned people are demanding some an amount of 15 lakhs for a lease of 90 years which we cannot afford.the children studying in this school are the the sons/daughter of tea garden labourers.But still inspite of the passing of may years and several attempts.the school is not getting affiliated.. So what should we do about this.. waiting for your rply report abuse
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 written by deepthi, June 11, 2010
hi. im planning to start a play school. what are the legal formalities to be fulfilled.? please e- mail on my id.
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 written by Sanoop Kumar, June 04, 2010
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 written by Vijai Tiwari, June 03, 2010
Hi.. I live in Orlando, Florida. I am interested in starting a school in India. I wonder if you could help me in this endeavor and provide the knowhow and resources (whatever you have available) needed to make it a successful expedition.
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 written by Muzafar husain, May 31, 2010
As per the requirement in my area (Gorakhpur)i want to open my school and affiliation from CBSE board and there is a need of best quality school in this area. So can you tell me the firststep to start the school i will be thankful to you.
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 written by P.G.Channakya Bharathi., May 23, 2010
It seems there are many looking forward to know more details on starting a school. It would be apprecialbe if some appropriate guidelines are given by experienced persons.
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 written by YOGESH KUMAR RAGHAV, May 20, 2010
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please suggest me how to proceed to set up a primary school in khurja (bulandshahr, UP).We have established society under Act 1860.I am planning for this to open a school form primary to class10.i want to known how to approach bankers for loan and guidelines for permissions & license and advice me with new concepts of teaching. report abuse
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 written by GANESH SHARMA, May 18, 2010
I m running a school upto 8th standard.Plz tell me the norms to get affiliation from ICSE Board.
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 written by Alpesh, May 15, 2010
We are running Playgroup to Sr. KG school in Pune (Maharashtra), and need to start Primary section from 1st standard the next year, please let me know the procedure and process to avail the same registration criteria, also if notice to open new primary school doesn't comes in newspaper then what we can do as a Trust.
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 written by Vijay Surana, May 13, 2010 Dear Sir / Madame We are a educational trust registered at Vellore, TN. Our trust wishes to start an CBSE affiliated school, however we are novice and do not have much idea in this regard. The CBSE e-affiliation has provision for affiliation from middle class onwards, we require details to how do we get affiliation for the elementary and primary class, that is from LKG upto 5th class. Kindly provide us with the details. Please guide us. Thanks and Regards Vijay Surana Arham Foundation report abuse
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 written by Jayanti Parmar, May 05, 2010
Dear Sir,
I plan to start a school in Gamdi Village in Anand district from Nursury to Std VII. I have my own land. Kindly let me know as to how to apply for permission to Edu department. Also help me with the project report, expenses involved etc. Thanks and with kind regards, Jayanti Parmar report abuse
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 written by Priyanka Dixit, April 28, 2010
Its good to see more and more people are trying to get into opening schools. I think it must be encouraged in our country where govt always fail no matter what they try to do.
But if you go through the written material regarding affiliation you will only think of scratching your scalp. And the funny part is that everything written is just written down for the sake of being written. Nothing is followed by the school business owners. Yes business owners is the right word to be used as it is the reality. Schools charging up to 1 lakh per child per year in junior section are making a turnover of 200 Cr. Those reading this i will suggest you to do not worry about affiliation and get started you will get it why are you worried when people selling sleepers can run schools you people can surely do that and are doing so keep going ALL IS WELL. report abuse
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 written by vinay, April 26, 2010
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 written by Dibyendu sarkar, April 23, 2010
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written by Dibyendu sarkar, April 23, 2010
I want to setup a new primary and secondary school, please send me a details project report for infastructure and other expenses
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 written by Kaajal Kaisar, April 11, 2010
I want to start my own school recognised by CBSE board. Already i am running pre-primary section for the past 13 years. I now wanted to start primary school with CBSE pattern. What are the formalities for application and their postal address in it is Maharashtra Region and how much money is involved. I shall be grateful to you, if you could help me out.
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 written by ROHIT JINDAL, April 06, 2010
sir,
we want to start a school upto primary level so pls guide me what are the proceducer of commensing a school of ICSE board. we are ready to adopte it as soon as possible so pls give us direction about it so that we can work for the society and to provide our services with complete dedication. report abuse
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 written by Arnab Das, April 05, 2010
Dear sir,
My dream is to make a Primary School, it may be Govt. reg. or Govt affiliates. But I don't know how ? I remembering you that I am not interest to build the school for business purpose. My village is in East Midnapure, where primary school is so less and for this I think to make a school at my house. If you suggest me about this then I thankful to you. report abuse
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 written by kiran, March 31, 2010
Dear sir,
I have to make a start the school for primary category. I need the help for how to get permission and also where i approach.can u give the details report abuse
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 written by Bhoomi, March 26, 2010
do i have to take permission from gujarat government to open play school in ahmedabad?
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 written by Md.Ettakharuddin, March 23, 2010
Please suggest me the process to open Primary School i.e., from class I to IV. I have my own land, Can construct a Kuchha building and able to run the school. In my area I have many poor family whose children need best education. I want to surrender my life to them. Need some helpful suggestion.
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 written by jagdish shah, March 17, 2010
sir, we have establish school in gujarat. give proper guide line
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 written by Rajender, March 16, 2010
I want to start my own school duly recognised by CBSE board. What are the formalities for application and their postal address in it is Delhi Region and how much money is involved. I shall be grateful to you, if you could help me out. Also suggest me is there any book/rule book duly binded available in market.
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 written by Santanu Chatterjee, March 13, 2010
i want to start a pre-primary school in kolkata. Please provide me the necessary information regarding the same including finantial investement, legal procedures and all other formalities to my above mentioned e-mail id.
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 written by Samrendra Srivastava, March 10, 2010
Dear Sir,
Request you to kindly help me with the detail project report along with the details of the total approx expenses and returns. We are planning to start a good eng medium school in Gujarat on the e learning module with virtual class rooms from class prep to 5th initally and gradually we will take it upto class 10th. with ICSE affilation. Regards Samrendra report abuse
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 written by maneesh singh, February 17, 2010
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written by maneesh singh, February 17, 2010
Dear Sir
I want to setup a new primary and secondary school from class nursery to 8th , please send me a details project report for infastructure and other expenses and how to appoint the teacher also all the derails regarding this report abuse
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 written by Anu, January 29, 2010
Hi, I would like to set up a preschool in vijayawada( andhrapradesh). What procedures do I need to follow to set up?. DO I need any permissions from the government or any other authorities? Can some one help me with this information.
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 written by shilpika srivastav, January 28, 2010
Please guide me, i already have a registered NGO. I want to open a pre school, can i run it under that NGO or i have to get it registered some where else. If yes please give me the address. I am a resident of Lucknow city.
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 written by Alish Dedania, January 23, 2010
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 written by suparna, January 20, 2010
please suggest me how to proceed to set up a primary school in kolkata.i am planning to take a big house in lease or rent.so please tell me what are the minimum area requirement & other related important requirements whatever you think should be.pls help.
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 written by Alpa Kotadia, January 20, 2010
Dear Sir,
We have a school upto std. 7 and we want to get affiliated to ICSE Board please suggest some consultant so that the affiliation work gets easier. report abuse
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 written by Dev, January 08, 2010
Hi Sir,
I want to know about how to establish a preschool.please tell what are the legal obligation in india. If possible please sent a sample report at csengg.dev@gmail.com report abuse
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 written by Abhilesh Loomba, January 06, 2010
Please email me at a_loomba@yahoo.com if anyone is serious about setting up venture.
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 written by aravind, December 18, 2009
The article is informative and gives an excellent guidance.I am planning for this to open a school form primary to class10.i want to known how to approach bankers for loan and guidelines for permissions & license and advice me with new concepts of teaching.
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 written by M.Ilayaraja, December 12, 2009
Dear sir,I
I have to make a start the school for primary category. I need the help for how to get permission and also where i approach.can u give the details. report abuse
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 written by Savio Dsouza, December 07, 2009
Hi I want to start up a playgroup and nusery, I want to register it but I don't know where should I GO TO REGISTER IT please let me know the address of the office where I can register to stsrt a nusery.
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 written by SANJAY P LAWAND, November 25, 2009
The article was informative and educative too.
We have established society under Act 1860 and in the process to get Trust certificate. Purchased land about 4 acre. Kindly let me know how to go about further regarding staffing/syllabus/ finance for infrastructure. Regards Sanjay Lawand Chairman, Prerna Bahuuddeshiya samajic Seva Sanstha, Satara report abuse
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 written by sriraman v, November 02, 2009
excellent article; Pl let me know if permission is required for starting a pre- school; there are different views i hear from the dept - one says upto 3rd std no permission is required but The BEO office says that it requires a formal application with all formalities. Also I hear from my friends that there is some assosciation which has refused to take permission from the govt under protest and still the case is in court. Pl let me know what to do
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 written by Ajit Ghule, October 26, 2009
Thank you, very informative and researched article.
Where can i get detailed info or guidance as to the actual procedures involved? report abuse
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 written by siddharth, September 02, 2009
Very well covered article. It game me a clear picture on the complete processes involved
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 written by Nandhakumar B.S, June 27, 2009
I even want to know what are the legal formalities that go into opening of Institutes not affliated to the State government universities.(Preferably Karnataka and TamilNadu)
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 written by VHSaran, April 03, 2009
Dear Sir,
The article is informative and gives an excellent guidance for entrepreneurs. I just wanted to confirm whether recognition is a MUST for any private primary school(classes Pre-primary to V) in Uttarakhand.Can I get the relevant code. Thanking you, VHSaran report abuse
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