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Complete List of 72 COBSE Recognized Education Boards & Councils in India 2025
🏛️ Official Government-Recognized Educational Authorities
The Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) maintains the authoritative registry of all legitimate education boards and councils operating in India, established under the Government of India Act as a legal entity.
72
Total Recognized Boards
28
States & UTs Covered
5
International Boards
100%
Government Verified
📋 Why This List Matters: With the proliferation of unrecognized and fraudulent education boards, verifying the authenticity of your child's school board is critical. This comprehensive list includes all legitimate boards recognized by COBSE and accepted by universities, employers, and government institutions across India and internationally.
Understanding Recognized Education Boards in India
Education boards and councils in India serve as regulatory authorities responsible for:
- Developing and implementing standardized curriculum frameworks
- Conducting fair and transparent secondary and senior secondary examinations
- Issuing valid certificates recognized by universities and employment agencies
- Granting official recognition and affiliation to educational institutions
- Ensuring quality standards and educational excellence across member schools
- Maintaining academic integrity and preventing educational fraud
COBSE acts as the umbrella organization coordinating between these boards, facilitating standardization, and ensuring that all member boards maintain high educational standards mandated by the Government of India.
🔍 Verify Your School Board NowComplete List of 72 Recognized Education Boards & Councils
📚 National & Central Boards (3 Boards)
These pan-India boards operate across all states and union territories, providing standardized education with national curriculum frameworks:
| S. No. | Board/Council Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (CBSE), NEW DELHI |
| 2 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OPEN SCHOOLING (NIOS), NEW DELHI |
| 3 | COUNCIL FOR THE INDIAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS (CISCE), NEW DELHI |
🏛️ State Education Boards (45 Boards)
State-level boards administer secondary and higher secondary education within their respective states, following state-specific curricula while maintaining national standards:
| S. No. | Board/Council Name |
|---|---|
| 4 | BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 5 | BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 6 | A.P. OPEN SCHOOL SOCIETY, ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 7 | ASSAM HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION COUNCIL, ASSAM |
| 8 | BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, ASSAM |
| 9 | BIHAR SCHOOL EXAMINATION BOARD, BIHAR |
| 10 | BIHAR BOARD OF OPEN SCHOOLING AND EXAMINATION (BBOSE), BIHAR |
| 11 | CHHATTISGARH BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, CHHATTISGARH |
| 12 | CHHATTISGARH STATE OPEN SCHOOL, CHHATTISGARH |
| 13 | GOA BOARD OF SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, GOA |
| 14 | GUJARAT SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION BOARD, GUJARAT |
| 15 | BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, HARYANA |
| 16 | H. P. BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, HIMACHAL PRADESH |
| 17 | THE J & K STATE BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, JAMMU |
| 18 | JHARKHAND ACADEMIC COUNCIL, RANCHI |
| 19 | GOVT. OF KARNATAKA DEPT. OF PRE-UNIVERSITY EDUCATION, KARNATAKA |
| 20 | KARNATAKA SECONDARY EDUCATION, EXAMINATION BOARD, KARNATAKA |
| 21 | KERALA BOARD OF PUBLIC EXAMINATION, KERALA |
| 22 | KERALA BOARD OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, KERALA |
| 23 | BOARD OF VOCATIONAL HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, KERALA |
| 24 | MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, MAHARASHTRA |
| 25 | BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, MADHYA PRADESH |
| 26 | M. P. STATE OPEN SCHOOL EDUCATION BOARD, MADHYA PRADESH |
| 27 | BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, MANIPUR |
| 28 | COUNCIL OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, MANIPUR |
| 29 | MEGHALAYA BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, MEGHALAYA |
| 30 | MIZORAM BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, MIZORAM |
| 31 | NAGALAND BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, NAGALAND |
| 32 | BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, ODISHA |
| 33 | COUNCIL OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, ODISHA |
| 34 | PUNJAB SCHOOL EDUCATION BOARD, PUNJAB |
| 35 | BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, RAJASTHAN |
| 36 | RAJASTHAN STATE OPEN SCHOOL, RAJASTHAN |
| 37 | STATE BOARD OF SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS (SEC.) & BOARD OF HIGHER SECONDARY, TAMIL NADU |
| 38 | BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, TELANGANA STATE |
| 39 | TELANGANA STATE BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, TELANGANA |
| 40 | TELANGANA OPEN SCHOOL SOCIETY, TELANGANA |
| 41 | TRIPURA BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRIPURA |
| 42 | U.P. BOARD OF HIGH SCHOOL & INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, UTTAR PRADESH |
| 43 | BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, UTTARAKHAND |
| 44 | WEST BENGAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, WEST BENGAL |
| 45 | WEST BENGAL COUNCIL OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, WEST BENGAL |
| 46 | THE WEST BENGAL COUNCIL OF RABINDRA OPEN SCHOOLING, WEST BENGAL |
| 47 | WEST BENGAL STATE COUNCIL OF TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & SKILL DEVELOPMENT, WEST BENGAL |
🕉️ Sanskrit Education Boards (7 Boards)
Specialized boards focusing on Sanskrit language education and traditional Vedic learning systems:
| S. No. | Board/Council Name |
|---|---|
| 48 | MAHARISHI PATANJALI SANSKRIT SANSTHAN, NEW DELHI |
| 49 | URDU EDUCATION BOARD, NEW DELHI |
| 50 | BIHAR SANSKRIT SHIKSHA BOARD, BIHAR |
| 51 | U.P. BOARD OF SEC. SANSKRIT EDUCATION SANSKRIT BHAWAN, UTTAR PRADESH |
| 52 | ASSAM SANSKRIT BOARD, ASSAM |
| 53 | JAMIA MILIA ISLAMIA, NEW DELHI |
| 54 | UTTRAKHAND SANSKRIT SHIKSHA PARISHAD, UTTRAKHAND |
🕌 Madrasa Education Boards (5 Boards)
Islamic education boards providing religious and secular education through the madrasa system:
| S. No. | Board/Council Name |
|---|---|
| 55 | STATE MADRASSA EDUCATION BOARD, ASSAM |
| 56 | BIHAR STATE MADRASA EDUCATION BOARD, BIHAR |
| 57 | WEST BENGAL BOARD OF MADRASAH EDUCATION, WEST BENGAL |
| 58 | CHHATTISGARH MADRASA BOARD, CHHATTISGARH |
| 59 | UTTARAKHAND MADRASA EDUCATION BOARD, UTTARAKHAND |
🎓 University-Affiliated Boards (4 Boards)
Education boards operated by renowned universities, offering specialized curricula and pathways:
| S. No. | Board/Council Name |
|---|---|
| 60 | ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY BOARD OF SECONDARY & SR. SECONDARY EDUCATION, UTTAR PRADESH |
| 61 | INDIAN COUNCIL FOR HINDI & SANSKRIT EDUCATION, NEW DELHI |
| 62 | DAYALBAGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, AGRA |
| 63 | BANASTHALI VIDYAPITH P.O., RAJASTHAN |
🌍 International Education Boards (8 Boards)
Globally recognized education boards operating in India, offering international curricula and worldwide recognition:
| S. No. | Board/Council Name |
|---|---|
| 64 | BHUTAN COUNCIL FOR SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS & ASSESSMENT, BHUTAN |
| 65 | CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS, UK |
| 66 | CHHATTISGARH SANSKRIT BOARD, RAIPUR |
| 67 | MAURITIUS EXAMINATION SYNDICATE, MAURITIUS |
| 68 | NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS BOARD, NEPAL |
| 69 | PEARSON EDEXCEL LTD., UK |
| 70 | INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE, GENEVA |
| 71 | NORTHWEST ACCREDITATION COMMISSION (NWAC), USA |
| 72 | SAMPURNANAND SANSKRIT VISHWAVIDYALAY, VARANASI |
Why COBSE Recognition Matters for Your Child's Education
Critical Importance of Board Verification
Enrolling your child in a school affiliated with an unrecognized board can have devastating consequences:
- Certificates declared invalid: Universities and colleges may reject admission applications
- Employment barriers: Government jobs and reputable private employers require recognized board qualifications
- Financial loss: Years of tuition fees and educational investment wasted
- Career disruption: Students may need to repeat years of education with recognized boards
- Legal complications: Some fake boards operate illegally, putting institutions at risk
Key Benefits of COBSE-Recognized Boards
- ✅ Universal Acceptance: Certificates recognized by all Indian universities, state governments, and central government institutions
- ✅ Quality Assurance: Standardized curriculum ensuring comprehensive educational development
- ✅ Transparent Evaluation: Fair examination systems with proper grievance redressal mechanisms
- ✅ Career Opportunities: Eligibility for competitive exams including UPSC, SSC, banking, and defense services
- ✅ International Recognition: Facilitates admissions to foreign universities and international employment
- ✅ Legal Protection: Government-backed certification with legal validity nationwide
COBSE Board Verification Services
The Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) provides comprehensive verification services to protect students, parents, and educational institutions from fraudulent boards:
✓ Government Authorized
✓ Established Under GOI Act
✓ 72 Member Boards
✓ Pan-India Coverage
Our Verification Services Include:
- School Board Authentication: Verify if your school's board appears on the official COBSE recognized list
- Certificate Validation: Authenticate secondary and senior secondary certificates for university admissions and employment
- Marksheet Verification: Cross-check marksheet authenticity against board records
- Affiliation Status Check: Confirm current affiliation status of educational institutions
- Board Comparison Reports: Detailed analysis helping parents choose the right board for their children
- Fraud Alert System: Updated database of fake and unrecognized boards operating illegally
⚠️ Warning Signs of Fake Boards
Be cautious of boards that:
- Claim government recognition without verifiable documentation
- Offer "fast-track" certifications or degrees
- Have unclear or frequently changing addresses
- Lack presence in official COBSE member directories
- Promise admission to top universities without entrance examinations
- Operate primarily online without physical infrastructure
- Charge unusually high or suspiciously low fees
How to Verify Your School Board with COBSE
Follow these simple steps to ensure your educational institution is affiliated with a genuine, COBSE-recognized board:
- Check the Complete List: Cross-reference your school's board name against the comprehensive list of 72 recognized boards provided above
- Verify Official Documentation: Request affiliation certificates and board registration numbers from your school administration
- Contact COBSE Directly: Call our verification helpline at 011-40541446 or email info@cobse.net.in for official confirmation
- Visit Official Websites: Check the board's official website and verify it matches information in COBSE records
- Request Written Confirmation: Obtain written verification from COBSE for university admissions or employment purposes
🏆 Why Choose COBSE for Board Verification?
- Authorized by Government of India: Established as a legal entity under GOI Act
- Comprehensive Database: Maintains updated records of all 72 recognized boards
- Expert Consultation: Professional guidance on board selection and education pathways
- Fast Verification: Quick turnaround time for certificate and marksheet authentication
- Nationwide Network: Coordination with state boards, CBSE, NIOS, and international boards
- Fraud Prevention: Active monitoring and reporting of fake education boards
Understanding Different Types of Education Boards
National Boards vs. State Boards: Making the Right Choice
Parents often face confusion when choosing between national boards like CBSE/ICSE and state boards. Here's a comprehensive comparison to help you make an informed decision:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Ideal for: Families with frequent transfers, students targeting national competitive exams (JEE, NEET, UPSC)
Key Features: Uniform curriculum nationwide, focus on science and mathematics, recognized globally, extensive school network across India
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
Ideal for: Students seeking comprehensive education with emphasis on language and arts
Key Features: Balanced curriculum, detailed English language training, internal assessment component, international recognition
State Education Boards
Ideal for: Students planning to study within the same state, preparing for state-level entrance examinations
Key Features: Regional language medium options, state-relevant curriculum, cost-effective education, alignment with state university syllabi
Frequently Asked Questions About Education Boards
Q1: How do I know if my school's board is genuine?
Answer: Cross-check the board name against COBSE's official list of 72 recognized boards. Contact COBSE verification services at 011-40541446 for confirmation. Genuine boards will have verifiable registration numbers, physical addresses, and transparent examination processes.
Q2: Are international boards like Cambridge and IB recognized in India?
Answer: Yes, boards like Cambridge Assessment International Examinations, International Baccalaureate (IB), and Pearson Edexcel are recognized by COBSE and accepted by Indian universities. However, some competitive examinations may require additional equivalence certificates.
Q3: What should I do if my school's board is not on this list?
Answer: Immediately contact COBSE for verification. If confirmed unrecognized, consider transferring to a school affiliated with a recognized board. Document all communications and consider legal consultation if significant fees have been paid.
Q4: Can I switch from one board to another during my education?
Answer: Yes, board transfers are possible, though specific requirements vary. Contact COBSE for guidance on equivalence procedures, documentation requirements, and timelines for switching between recognized boards.
Q5: How often is this list of recognized boards updated?
Answer: COBSE updates the recognized boards list annually. The current list reflects boards recognized as of 2025. Always verify current status directly with COBSE for the most recent information.
Take Action: Protect Your Child's Educational Future
Don't leave your child's academic future to chance. With numerous fake and unrecognized boards operating across India, verification is not optional—it's essential. COBSE provides the authoritative resource and expert guidance you need to make informed educational decisions.
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Related Resources & Articles
- → Why Board Verification by COBSE Matters for Your Child's Future
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- → How COBSE is Improving Educational Standards Across India
- → Step-by-Step Guide to Marksheet Verification Services
- → School Certificate Authentication: Complete Process Explained
About the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE)
COBSE is a non-profit, autonomous organization established as a legal entity under the Government of India Act. As the apex body representing all recognized education boards in India, COBSE serves as a consortium facilitating coordination, standardization, and quality assurance across secondary and senior secondary education systems.
Our Mission: To ensure educational excellence, maintain academic integrity, protect students from fraudulent institutions, and facilitate seamless coordination between 72 member boards operating across India and internationally.
Core Functions: Board verification and authentication, maintaining comprehensive databases of recognized institutions, publishing annual guidelines for education boards and schools, conducting research on educational trends, advocating for quality education policies, and providing consultation services to parents, students, and institutions.
⚡ Urgent: Verify Before Admission Season
With admission season approaching, thousands of parents are researching schools for their children. Don't wait until it's too late—verify your preferred school's board affiliation now. Call our dedicated helpline at 011-40541446 or email info@cobse.net.in for immediate assistance.
Last Updated: 2025 | Official Government Recognized Information
Disclaimer: This list is maintained and updated by COBSE as per Government of India guidelines. For the most current information, please contact COBSE directly or visit official board websites. Verify all information before making educational decisions.
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