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📌 Respected Principal/Manager,

Many schools are receiving the recent CBSE email regarding “Maintaining permissible number of sections in Classes IX & X and XI & XII” as per Circular No. 13/2025 dated 31.07.2025.

Kindly note that this is a routine communication being sent to all schools where the sections are not aligned with the revised CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws (Appendix-V).

There is no need to panic.
CBSE has only advised schools to plan and rationalise their enrolment and ensure that the number of sections at Secondary and Senior Secondary levels are within the permissible limit from the academic session 2027–28 onwards.

You also have a two-year transition period (2025–26 & 2026–27) to make necessary adjustments.
Additionally, schools may apply for increase of sections through SARAS 7.0 when the portal opens next year, as per CBSE guidelines.

✔️ Stay calm
✔️ Be prepared
✔️ Keep records updated
✔️ Maintain sections as per revised norms when the portal reopens

If you need assistance in understanding the limits or planning section rationalisation, feel free to connect.