Parliament Question: Conduct of CBSE Sports Competitions and Technical Assistance

The Ministry of Education clarified the conduct of CBSE sports competitions as per the CBSE Games Guidelines and annual circulars. Competitions are organised at Cluster, Zonal and National levels, with specific games allocated to each tier and age criteria based on the 31 December cut‑off. Schools register online (UID‑based) and, if selected, receive a fixed sports grant – Rs 2 lakhs for Cluster/Zonal events, Rs 3 lakhs for Nationals, and higher amounts for athletics and swimming – to cover referees, equipment, ground maintenance and related expenses. Organising schools must hire technically qualified officials, submit audited expenditure proformas, and adhere to a written protest mechanism that involves a Rs 1,000 fee and a Jury of Appeal whose decision is final.