Shimla, March 3 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Directorate of School Education has stated that there would be no immediate change in dress code for teachers, uniform for students, or building colour scheme in CBSE-affiliated government senior secondary schools for the academic session 2026-27.
In a communication issued from the Directorate office in Shimla on March 2 department addressed queries received from field offices regarding whether a new dress code for teachers, uniform for students, or colour scheme for school buildings would be notified by the government for the upcoming academic session.
The Directorate clarified that uniforms for students and dress codes for teachers already adopted voluntarily by the concerned schools will continue as such. The clarification follows a virtual interaction session held on February 25 with stakeholders and School Management Committees (SMCs), during which the matter was discussed.
The department further stated that, in consultation with the Director, Technical Education (NIFT) or any other suitable agency, a final decision regarding standardisation of dress code and related matters would be taken in due course. Any such decision, however, would be implemented from the academic session 2027-28.
Regarding the whitewashing and colour scheme of school buildings, the Directorate said that heads of institutions may continue with the existing colour scheme. A formal notification on the colour scheme for building infrastructure would be issued after due consideration at the appropriate level.
All principals of CBSE-affiliated government senior secondary schools have been directed to take necessary action accordingly until further orders or clarifications are issued.
