Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE has suspended the affiliation of one of the top and renowned schools of Delhi-NCR over non-compliance of affiliation bye-laws. In the notice dated December 29, the board has informed of its decision to suspend the affiliation for the next academic year for GD Goenka High School, Sohna Gurugram.
The letter, now available on the official website, clearly lists out the action taken by the board following a complaint raised by concerned parents. The board has mentioned how upon a complaint regarding safety issues, a surprise inspection was conducted of the premises. In consequence the board has decided to suspend the affiliation and prohibited the school from taking new admissions in Classes IX and XI for the next academic year 2026-27.
Why is GD Goenka Schools’ affiliation suspended?
It was pointed out and later corraborated after detailed inspection that GD Goenka was running three institutions from a single building – GD Goenka High School, GD Goenka World School (offering IB curriculum) and GD Goenka University (a private university). While there are seperate buidings, some parts of the main building is being used for all three institutions simultaneously.
CBSE has concluded that this was in violation of the affiliation bye-laws and pose a ‘serious safety hazard for students’. This was found to be a direct violation of Clause 9.1.3, 4.7.6 and 2.4.13.
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The school had submitted a detailed explanation after the show cause notice was submitted. The board, however, has found variations in the submission and the physical inspection. Accordingly, the board has decided to take the strict action.
However, considering the future of the students, CBSE has decided not to cancel affiliation, but ony suspend the same for a period of one year. During that period, the school is not allowed to admit any new students in Classes 9 and 11. The suspension is for one year during which time the school has been instructed to correct the violations.
How does it impact present students enrolled in GD Goenka High School, Sohna?
The suspension does not impact the present students of the school in any manner. Mindful of the future of the students, CBSE has clearly emphasized that no harm shall fall on the students. The students who are currently registered in classes 9 to 12 of the school are permitted to continue in the same school. The school has been directed to ensure complete safety of all such students.
It is important to note that this is not a cancellation but a suspension of the affiliation at present. No fresh admits will be allowed in the academic year 2026-27 in classes 9 and 11. This also in extension means that students passing from Class 10 in the year 2026 will have to shift/ change schools in the next academic year.
The students who are presently in Class 9 and 11 and will move to Classes 10 and 12 will, however, be allowed to continue in the school and appear for their board exams in the year 2026-27.
What is the school required to do?
As per the notice, the school has been warned to abide by the norms and ensure compliance to all the bye-laws. Accordingly, the school shall
- Cure all building defects (boundary wall, seperate labs, etc.) as highlighted by CBSE in its notice.
- Disengage other institutions from the premises of the GD Goenka High School to ensure the exclusive use of the building for the High School including seperate entry and exit for students
- Update and maintain all records as per bye-laws
- Construction of composite science lab, as mandated