The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that eligible schools can soon apply online to add the “PM SHRI” prefix to their names. Schools meeting the requirements for this prestigious update can register on the CBSE SARAS portal under the “Change in Name of School” category, with applications reopening in the 2025-26 academic session.
Although the SARAS portal is currently closed, CBSE has assured schools that the application link will be accessible next session. The board emphasizes that all applicant schools must upload an official approval letter from the Ministry of Education to validate their eligibility for the PM SHRI prefix.
The PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme, launched on September 7, 2022, by the Government of India, seeks to transform select schools into models of excellence, providing quality education that equips students with 21st-century skills. With a substantial budget of Rs 27,000 crore allocated over five years, the initiative aims to upgrade 14,500 schools under central and state administration, including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas, in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
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Schools chosen under the PM SHRI scheme will exemplify NEP 2020 implementation, serving as benchmark institutions for quality education and modern pedagogical approaches across the country.
