How many CBSE schools are there in India?

The Central Board of Secondary Education is known as CBSE. The Government of India oversees this national board, which oversees secondary education in both public and private schools in India. According to reports, there were 28,486 CBSE schools in India as of March 2023. There are a rising number of CBSE schools in India overall. There are more than 240 CBSE schools outside of India spread across 28 nations. Because the CBSE curriculum gives them a competitive advantage, the CBSE schools are well-liked by JEE and NEET hopefuls.

In a similar vein, compared to boards like the ICSE and IB, the CBSE school curriculum is thought to be more condensed, smaller, and lighter. Let’s look at the reasons for and methods for increasing the number of CBSE schools in India.

Indian CBSE schools in total

In India, there are more than 28,486 CBSE schools. The number of schools connected to the CBSE board is growing, nevertheless. The approximate number of CBSE schools in each of the Indian states and union territories is given below. Each number is followed by a “+” sign to indicate an increasing number.