CBSE restructures affiliation system for schools as per NEP 2020, check details The new CBSE affiliation process will be transparent and there will be a quick and time-bound disposal of all the applications for affiliation. The CBSE has provided a timeline for the affiliation process. (File image) Share Updated: Jan 25, 2021, 04:49 PM IST The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is going to change its affiliation system and make the process entirely digital soon. The plan to restructure the affiliation system is in line with the reforms that have been introduced under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The new affiliation system of the CBSE would mean that there will be very less human intervention in the process and it is slated to come into effect in March 2021.