SAFAL Registration 2024-25: FAQs

1. When will SAFAL 2024-25 registration start?

Schools can register for SAFAL from 31.01.2024 to 20.02.2024

2. What is the Hardware & Software requirement for the schools?

Software Requirements if Linux Operating System is used by school:

School Server Client Machines

· Ubuntu Server 22.04 or latest  Ubuntu Desktop 22.04 or latest LTS

LTS Version version
OR
· RHEL 8 or latest stable version

Note:·
 To avoid any disruptions during the SAFAL Assessment, temporarily disable OS
Automatic updates on both the School Server and Client Machines.
 Set system date and time to Indian Standard Time (IST)
Please refer to the Annexure 2 of the Circular for registration for SAFAL 2024-25 at
https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2024/12_Circular_2024.pdf

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3. What are the steps to be followed by the schools for registration?

Please refer to the User Manual given in the Annexure 3 of the circular for SAFAL 2024-25
Registration at

https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2024/12_Circular_2024.pdf
4. Can a school login from multiple devices in the SAFAL Registration Portal?

No, the school can only log in from one system/device at a time. Multiple logins are not
allowed. Multiple logins from the same system but different browsers are also not allowed.

5. SAFAL 2024-25 is available for which classes?

SAFAL 2024-25 is available for classes 5 and 8 of all schools affiliated to CBSE.

6. The data of the student is to be entered in the portal for the current academic year
(2023-24) or next academic year (2024-25)?

Schools have to register the students of classes 5 and 8 of current academic year i.e. 2023-24
and these registered students will take part in SAFAL as per schedule given in circular. The
details can be edited before the final SAFAL assessment in July 2024. The notification for this
shall be issued in due course of time.

7. What information/ details do I need to have at hand for SAFAL registration?

You will be required to submit the following information for SAFAL registration:

 For login, the school's Affiliation number will be the username and the LOC/OASIS
password will be the password for SAFAL Registration.
 Other details
○ School information like Region, State, Principal details, Nodal officer details etc.
○ Details of Students in present class 5, 8 (all sections)
○ Details of teachers teaching EVS/Science, Mathematics, Language English /Hindi
subjects in classes 5 and 8
○ Teacher codes of the above teachers (To be taken from OASIS portal)

Data to be kept ready is also detailed in Annexure-4 of the CBSE Circular no Acad.–
Assessment-12/2024 dated on 31.01.2024

Link: https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2024/12_Circular_2024.pdf

8. What is the helpline number for SAFAL 2024-25?

For any query or clarification regarding the registration process, kindly contact at +91
9968313254 or +91 9968663255 during office hours. You may also reach us via email at
[email protected]

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9. What is teacher code?

The Teacher Code is the same as in the OASIS portal. In case you do not have a teacher's code,
please go to the OASIS portal, and register the said teacher.

OASIS Link: https://saras.cbse.gov.in/oasis/login/login

10. Who is the Nodal Officer of the school?

Nodal officer is the IT teacher of the school. He/ She is given the responsibility to coordinate
SAFAL 2024-25 for the school.

11. Do I have to register all students of Grade 5 and Grade 8 on the platform?

Yes, all Grade 5 and Grade 8 students are to be registered on the SAFAL platform.

12. Do I need to add the details of all teachers on the platform?

No, details of ONLY teachers that teach Language (English/Hindi - depending on your
school’s medium of instruction), EVS (class 5), Science (class 8), and Mathematics in Grades
5 and Grade 8 are to be uploaded.

13. Can schools create or prepare their sheet on their own to upload it on the portal for
Teachers’/ students’ data?

No. For uploading teachers’ / students’ data during registration, schools have to use the
sample file available on the portal. This file is available for download on the registration
portal and can be downloaded. Students’/ Teachers’ data can be filled in this file. Please take
care while filling columns that have dropdown options (Gender, Designation, etc.)- pick only
the available options from the dropdown and do not type any new inputs.

14. When I try to submit the Sample Teacher and Sample Student Excel file, the portal gives
an error message. What should I do?

Before submitting the Excel file, ensure that for columns with dropdown options (Gender,
Category, Children with Special Needs) in the spreadsheet, you have picked only the available
options from the dropdown and have not typed any new inputs. In case the issue persists,
contact the CBSE team at the helpline number given in circular no Acad.–Assessment-
12/2024 dated on 31.01.2024

15. Can school type the disability in the CWSN field of the downloaded student sheet?

No, Schools have to select predefined disability from dropdown available in downloaded
sample student sheet

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16. What are the acceptable formats for section names?

Acceptable formats for section names are as follows:

a. Alphabets (A, B, C… )
b. Hindu-arabic numbers (1, 2, 3… )
c. Roman numbers (I, II, III...)
d. Other names (Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari...)

17. How to edit Teachers’ details in registration portal?

a. Go to Add/Edit Section

b. Select the teacher whose details to be edited.

c. Click on edit icon under the “Action” column of the table/grid

d. Change the details of the selected teacher by typing in row.

e. Click on save icon under the “Action” column of the table/grid to save the changes
else click on cross icon to discard the changes.

18. How to delete the complete record of one/multiple teachers from uploaded data of
teachers?
Teacher’s record can be deleted by selecting the desired rows of teachers to be deleted and
then click on Delete Selected Record(s)

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 19. School is facing difficulty in deleting a section.

If the section is required to be deleted, first ensure that there is no teachers’ data linked with
that section.

20. Schools are facing issues in filling date of birth in downloaded sample student’s files.

Schools may enter date of birth in dd/mm/yyyy format.

21. Can the school check the data that they have filled during registration after final
submission?

Yes, Schools can check the data that they filled by login the registration portal. However, all
fields will be read-only and no edits can be made. Schools can export and save data for their
reference.

22. Can school add/edit student and teacher’s data after final submission?

No, all fields will be read-only. Schools can only check the data that they have filled. A separate
circular will be shared if any correction window opens.

23. Which browser is recommended for using the Registration Portal?

The latest updated version of browsers such as Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge
can be used for using the Registration Portal.

Additional FAQ:

1. Our school is an English medium school having both languages English and language
Hindi as subject. Can I opt both papers i.e. English and Hindi?
No. You need to select the medium of instruction being followed in your school. Accordingly,
English medium students will get the paper of English in Language and Mathematics,
EVS/Science will be in English medium However Hindi medium students will get the paper
of Hindi in Language and Mathematics, EVS/Science will be in Hindi medium

2. How should school login to the SAFAL registration portal?

Please follow the below mentioned steps to login SAFAL registration portal:
Step 1: Open SAFAL portal using this URL: https://cbsesafal.in/login
Step 2: Enter the Affiliation No in user ID, LOC/ OASIS password in password
option to login into the SAFAL portal
Please refer to the User manual of the Circular for registration for SAFAL 2024-25 at
https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2024/12_Circular_2024.pdf

Or Screencast Videos may also be referred for this.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa0hVhXUr6BKYjU7XchxrRQq0UAszgjUq

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3. If School pastes data of students from their own excel file to downloaded sample
student file and receive error as shown below regarding invalid date of birth, then
what should school do?

School Teacher should ensure the format of the cells of date of birth column must change to
Text after pasting data.

Steps to follow are given below:

Step1: Right click on selected cell and choose Format Cells option

Step2:
After selecting Format Cells click on Number tab and choose Text from category.