AUTONOMOUS SCHOOLS
 

(1) The Board may grant autonomy to selected schools with a view to giving them an opportunity to take initiative in the field of curriculum and evaluation. The school seeking autonomous status should be a high order school among those affiliated with the Board.

(2) A school shall be eligible for consideration for the grant of autonomous status if it satisfies the following conditions : -

(i) It enjoys the status of regular affiliation of the Board.

(ii) It should continue satisfying the basic conditions like 'No Objection Certificate' from the State government, minimum qualifications and salary of teachers;

(iii) The composition of the trust/society managing the school should be broad based;

(iv) The school must enjoy a good reputation in society;

(v) Sufficient administrative, academic and financial powers should be with the Principal;

(vi) Stability of the staff over a period of time;

Any other condition framed by the, Board from time to time.

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(3) The schools satisfying the above conditions may apply in the prescribed form for grant of autonomy which shall then be considered by the Board.

(4) The purpose and types of autonomy and other modalities in this regard are given in Appendix-V.

(5) The Board may withdraw autonomy if it is not satisfied with its operation or if the school ceases to satisfy any of the conditions for the grant of autonomous status.