CBSE mandates CCTV in all affiliated schools; directs installation at key points with 15-day footage backup
Vikas Kumar Pandit | July 21, 2025 | 05:49 PM IST | 1 min read
CBSE cited the NCPCR manual, stressing shared responsibility for student safety and said staff alertness with technology can help prevent risks like bullying and distress.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made changes to Chapter 4 of the Affiliation Bye-Laws, 2018, making it mandatory for all affiliated schools to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras across the campus. The move is aimed at improving safety measures for students and aligns with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) manual on safety and security of children in schools.
According to the new clause, schools are required to install high-resolution CCTV cameras with audio-visual recording at all key points, including entry and exit gates, corridors, staircases, classrooms, laboratories, library, canteen, storeroom, playground and other shared spaces. Toilets and washrooms are excluded. The recordings should be stored for at least 15 days and be available for review by authorities if required.
“These CCTV Cameras must be equipped with a storage device with the capacity of holding footage of at least 15 days. It shall be ensured that a backup of a minimum 15 days be preserved, which may be accessed by the authorities, if required,” the notice said.
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CBSE cites NCPCR manual on school safety
The board, through the official notice, pointed to the NCPCR manual, which defines school safety as a secure environment for children from the time they leave home until they return. This includes protection from violence, abuse, disasters, accidents and emotional distress. The notification noted that bullying and similar concerns affect students' well-being and can often go unnoticed.
All members of a school—teachers, non-teaching staff, visitors, and students—share responsibility for maintaining a safe space. The Board said that a combination of alert staff and the use of technology can help address most risks. All affiliated schools have been directed to comply with the revised clause without exception.
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