What is the KALASETU Portal?
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has created the “KALASETU Portal” to collect details of the Art-Integrated Projects (AIP) carried out by its affiliated schools. This provides a way for schools to upload data on a single platform to help CBSE maintain records submitted by each school. With the KALASETU platform, schools upload details of the art projects done by each class and the way it aligns with the CBSE’s Art-integrated Learning guidelines.
What are Art-Integrated Projects?
Art integrated projects are a part of new CBSE initiative which involves the use of creative arts like visual arts, performing arts, craft, music, dance, or folk art for learning new concepts of core subjects like Maths, Science, Language and Social Science. This encourages experiential learning, higher engagement of students and a deeper cultural connection. Some of the features of art-integrated projects include:
- Age-appropriate learning as students in Classes I–X take projects suitable for their developmental level.
- Subject integration as projects combine arts with subjects such as science, social studies, language, and mathematics.
- Indian art focus since projects use forms of Indian art. One project per student must integrate an art form from a paired State/UT, aligning with the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ program, the theme for 2025 art-integrated projects.
- Hands-on and eco-friendly projects, as they encourage practical learning using local resources, group work, and minimal financial burden.
- Teacher-facilitated, as subject and art teachers plan and guide projects, providing clear assessment rubrics.
- Creative exploration as the focus is on understanding and applying concepts, not on artistic skill.
Why do Schools Need Art-Integrated Projects?
The reason behind introducing art-integrated projects was to make classroom teaching and learning more meaningful and connected. The idea is simple. Students, of any age, have a better understanding of concepts when they work with music, craft, visual arts or performing arts. They take more interest in the subject as learning is not limited to books and theories. Students get an outlet to express their creativity while learning something new.
Art-Integrated Projects help students connect subjects with real tasks. For example, a geography topic may be combined with a folk art form. This encourages students to think, explore and express ideas in different ways. It also makes learning less stressful and more hands-on. CBSE has made AIP compulsory because it supports skills like observation, creativity, teamwork and communication. These skills are part of the assessment framework used in schools. Since these projects count toward internal assessment, schools must keep proper records.
Why Is CBSE Collecting AIP Details Through the KALASETU Portal?
- It helps maintain clear records of which schools have completed Art-Integrated Projects.
- It allows schools to show that they have carried out the required project work for every class.
- It ensures consistency between what the school teaches and what CBSE expects under Art-Integrated Learning guidelines.
- It reduces paperwork by centralising all submissions in one digital system.
How to Upload Art-Integrated Project Details – A Step by Step Guide
It is quite simple to submit the details on the portal. Just follow the simple steps given below to submit the Art-Integrated Project details for 2025-26 via the KALASETU Portal:
- Open the KALASETU Portal.
- Log in with your school credentials.
- Select the session and the classes you want to update.
- Fill in project details like class, project theme, art form, brief description of the project or activity, number of students involved, etc.
- Review the information and submit the form before the deadline i.e. 31 January 2026.
- Save or print the confirmation for school records.
CBSE KALASETU FAQs
- What is the KALASETU Portal?
It is the official CBSE portal for submitting Art-Integrated Project details for its affiliated schools. - Why is KALASETU submission mandatory for AIP?
CBSE has made Art-Integrated Projects compulsory under subject-enrichment and internal assessment. - What details need to be uploaded on the KALASETU Portal?
Schools need to upload details like class, project title or theme, art form used, date of execution etc. - What is the deadline for KALASETU Art Project submission for 2025-26?
The portal has already opened and the last date of submission is 31 January 2026. - How do I log in to the CBSE KALASETU Portal?
Visit the official KALASETU portal page and log in using your school credentials (same as other CBSE registrations/LOC).