Dress code, student uniform and colour scheme for CBSE schools finalised

SHIMLA 10 September, 2026

· Government committed to provide quality education closer to homes: CM

A meeting of the Education department regarding the finalisation of dress codes for teachers, uniforms for students and the colour scheme for buildings of CBSE schools was held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

It was decided in the meeting that students of the CBSE schools would have a distinct uniform based on a green colour scheme. The female teachers of these schools will wear a light lilac purple dress while male teachers will wear light blue trousers and shirts. The buildings of these schools will be painted in olive green and sand beige shades.

It was also decided that the dress code for teachers would be neat, formal, modest and professional, with minimal accessories. Teachers will also be required to wear their identity cards while on duty.

The Chief Minister said that the state government was committed to providing quality education in the schools and ensuring that students have access to quality educational facilities closer to their homes. The state government had released Rs. 80 crore for the development of necessary infrastructure in the CBSE schools and strengthening facilities for students and teachers. He added that an additional Rs. 5 crore would also be released for these schools to further improve the educational environment and ensuring that students receive quality education at their door-steps.