What is the PM SHRI scheme introduced by CBSE?

The PM SHRI scheme, initiated by CBSE, aims to upgrade select schools to model standards, emphasizing modern infrastructure, educational quality, and digital resources.

Why do schools need to update their names under the PM SHRI scheme?

Schools are required to update their names according to specific PM SHRI guidelines to maintain uniformity and ensure clear identification within the scheme’s network.

How can a school change its name as per the PM SHRI guidelines?

Schools need to follow the CBSE-provided process, which includes updating official documents, signage, and digital profiles according to the PM SHRI scheme’s naming guidelines.

Where can I find the official guidelines for updating school names under the PM SHRI scheme?

CBSE PM SHRI Scheme: Schools to Update Names as Per New Guidelines

CBSE has now made it mandatory for schools wanting to use the PM SHRI prefix after their names to wait for an official letter from the Ministry of Education as proof of admission in the year of application.

PM SHRI Schools

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published a notification instructing schools to apply online to prefix their names with 'PM SHRI' Schools can complete this registration on the CBSE SARAS official portal: saras.cbse.gov.in/SARAS under the 'Change in Name of School' category, once the online link is reactivated by the board. The CBSE portal for the 2025-26 session is currently closed. Schools can apply when the link opens next year.

Please share the above guidelines with the following schools, and read an official notification which is released by CBSE. The Board is intermittently receiving requests from the concerned Schools for updating their respective school names by selection under the PM School for Rising India Scheme of Govt. of India commonly known as PM SHRI."

Notification Released by CBSE

The board released the notification in response to requests from schools seeking to update their names for selection under the government’s PM School for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme. Check the image of the notification below:

Launched on 7 September 2022, the Prime Minister's Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) program is a major initiative aimed at providing high-quality education and equipping students with the skills of the 21st century to prepare them for the future.