Coordination
Facilitating communication and cooperation among school education boards across the country.
Council of Boards of School Education in India
About COBSE
Learn what COBSE is, how it is positioned and what it does.
Board Verification
Use the verification guidance for board and certificate checks.
Member Boards
Explore board information and member-directory references.
Educational Boards
Review educational board directory information and reference sources.
Latest Updates
View institutional updates and reference information available on the site.
Who we are
About COBSE
COBSE (Council of Boards of School Education in India) is an association of school education boards working to strengthen coordination, information sharing and cooperation in the field of school education.
- Coordination among boards
- Information sharing
- Educational development
- Curriculum-related discussions
- Quality improvement
- Collaboration between boards
COBSE at a glance
- Established
- 1979Established
- Network of school education boards
- NationalNetwork of school education boards
- Participating and associate boards
- India & abroadParticipating and associate boards
- Voluntary institutional character
- Non-profitVoluntary institutional character
Figures shown are institutional descriptors, not verified counts. Numerical statistics will be published only from official source records.
Our work
What COBSE does
Six areas describe the everyday work of the council and its member boards.
Information Sharing
Serving as an information and communication platform for member boards and their stakeholders.
Academic Development
Supporting discussions around curriculum, syllabus and educational improvement.
Quality & Standards
Encouraging quality improvement and better examination and assessment practices.
Policy & Guidance
Providing information and guidance related to school education systems and reforms.
Education Access
Supporting initiatives intended to improve access to school education.
Directory
Recognized educational boards
Find education boards and access available board information by name, state or location.
Central Board of Secondary Education
- State:
- Delhi
- Location:
- New Delhi
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations
- State:
- Delhi
- Location:
- New Delhi
National Institute of Open Schooling
- State:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Location:
- Noida
Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh
- State:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Location:
- Vijayawada
Assam State School Education Board
- State:
- Assam
- Location:
- Guwahati
Bihar School Examination Board
- State:
- Bihar
- Location:
- Patna
Directory information is provided for reference. Users should verify current details directly with the concerned board.
Verification
Board & credential verification
Before relying on a board or certificate, confirm its status with the relevant board, state authority or competent education body. Recognition and affiliation decisions must be checked directly with the appropriate authority.
Learn how to verify a board- Step 1
Identify the board
Note the exact name of the board, the state or territory it operates in, and the examination or certificate concerned.
- Step 2
Check available recognition or membership information
Use the directory on this website for reference information, and check the board's own official website for its current status.
- Step 3
Verify directly with the concerned authority
Confirm recognition, affiliation and certificate authenticity with the board itself or the competent education authority of the state or union territory.
- Step 4
Submit a request where applicable
Where a board or authority offers a formal verification procedure, submit your request through that channel with the required documents.
Academic
Academic programmes
Stages of school education and related programmes offered by boards and councils.
Primary School Education
Foundational and preparatory stages of school education, generally administered by state school education authorities.
Secondary Education
Classes leading to the secondary school examination conducted by the relevant board of school education.
Senior Secondary Education
Higher secondary and intermediate stages leading to senior secondary certification across academic and vocational streams.
Diploma Programmes
Diploma and certificate programmes offered under the relevant board, council or statutory authority.
Updates
Latest updates
- COBSE Updates
Annual conference of member boards announced
Member boards are invited to the annual conference on assessment reform and examination integrity.
- Announcements
Guidance note on credential verification for institutions
A short guidance note explaining how institutions and employers should approach board and certificate verification.
- Education
Workshop on curriculum coordination across boards
A workshop for academic officers on curriculum alignment, learning outcomes and question design.
- Recognized Boards
Updated directory of member boards published
The board directory has been reorganised with state, category and contact information for easier reference.
Documents
Notices & circulars
Circular: Annual conference participation details
· Circulars · 210 KB
Notice: Guidance on credential verification requests
· Notices · 168 KB
Circular: Curriculum coordination workshop
· Circulars · 142 KB
Guidelines: Membership enquiry and documentation
· Guidelines · 255 KB
Public Notice
Public Notice on Unrecognized Boards
Board recognition, affiliation and certificate status should always be checked with the relevant board or the competent education authority. Claims of recognition that cannot be verified through official sources should be treated with caution.
COBSE provides information for reference and general public awareness. It is not a substitute for the formal recognition or certification decisions of the relevant board, state authority or statutory body.
Parents, students and institutions are advised to confirm the exact status of the board, certificate or institution through the official website and relevant authority.
Have a question for the secretariat?
Write to info@cobse.org.in or send an enquiry through the contact form.