In this article we providing information regarding latest CBSE Circular – Cybercrime Awareness in Schools 2026.
CBSE Circular – Cybercrime Awareness in Schools 2026
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated a nationwide campaign to strengthen cybercrime awareness and promote cyber hygiene practices among students, teachers, and parents.
While financial cyber frauds continue to pose significant challenges, crimes targeting children including online grooming, cyberbullying, identity theft, and online harassment, are becoming increasingly prevalent. Given children’s growing engagement with digital platforms and their susceptibility to online risks, it is essential to equip them with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the digital world safely.
Schools play a crucial role in this effort by fostering cyber awareness, promoting responsible online behaviour, and educating students about common cyber threats and preventive measures.
As part of this initiative, you are requested to undertake the following activities :
Cyber Hygiene Certificate Course
- I4C has created a short (2.5 hrs) cyber hygiene certificate course which is available on the home page of I4C website https://i4c.mha.gov.in Students, teachers and parents may be encouraged to undergo the course.
Cyber Safety Pledge
- Schools may circulate a Cyber Safety Pledge among students for signature by parents and submission to the school. The pledge may focus on safe online practices, responsible social media use and cyber hygiene. The pledge is enclosed as Annexure.
Display of Cyber Awareness Advisory on Parent Portals
- A cybercrime awareness comic book for children, prepared by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) can be downloaded and read at https://i4c.mha.gov.in/awareness.aspx under cybercrime awareness printable material.
- To stay safe online, all parents and students should follow the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Social Media Handle “CYBERDOST” on any prominent social media platform.
- Students and parents should undergo the 2.5 hr online cyber hygiene course available on the homepage of website https://i4c.mha.gov.in
- Students and parents may download and play the CyberAwareness “Snake &Ladder” game linked to the homepage of website https://i4c.mha.gov.in
Formation of Cyber Clubs
- Schools are advised to establish Cyber Clubs to conduct structured cyber awareness activities regularly. Schools may organize monthly activities such as speeches, quizzes, poster-making competitions, pledge drives, debates, and awareness sessions on the first Wednesday of every month observed as “Cyber Jagrookta Diwas”
Integration with School Activities
- Schools may further integrate cyber awareness activities into annual events, parent, teacher interactions, and special campaigns for wider outreach.
Dissemination of IEC Material
- Schools are encouraged to widely disseminate cyber safety advisories, posters, videos, booklets, and multilingual IEC material developed by I4C through school websites, social media platforms, digital notice boards, mobile applications, newsletters, and other communication channels. All these materials are freely available on the I4C Website on https://i4c.mha.gov.in/awareness.aspx
Cyber Safety Pledge – 2026 | Cyber Awareness
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