Chandigarh schools told to upload info on books, uniforms online
Class-wise list of prescribed textbooks and uniforms on the homepage of the school’s official website
The Chandigarh District Education Officer has issued a circular mandating all private and unaided schools to put online publication of textbooks and uniform lists for session 2026-27 to prevent alleged commercialisation.
The schools have been directed to upload the complete, class-wise list of prescribed textbooks (including Title, Author, and Publisher) and uniforms on the homepage of the school’s official website within three days of the issuance of the circular. Also, the details have been asked to be displayed on the notice board, featuring the same lists prominently and accessible to all parents.
“The schools shall not, verbally or in writing, direct parents to purchase books or uniforms from any specific shop or vendor,” the circular stated, adding, adding that schools must ensure that the prescribed items are available at multiple vendors across the city to prevent artificial shortages, queues or monopolistic practices.
Schools were also prohibited from coercing or compelling parents to purchase textbooks, stationery, or uniforms from within the school premises.
