What is SVHR? Rating Methodology & How to Participate

Mangane PriyankaUpdated on 23 Aug 2025, 10:44 AM IST

The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, GOI, initiated the Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating to provide a ready opportunity to inculcate sustainable school environments and to foster a clean and green atmosphere nationwide. The SVHR 2025-26 will be initiated at the district level, the States/UTs level, and the national level. It empowers schools with better practices, hygiene, and national recognition.

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Highlights of the SVHR Programme 2025-26
Important Timelines for the SVHR 2025-26 Event
SVHR Rating Methodology 2025-26
How to Participate in Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating 2025-26?
Key Objectives of the Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating

What is SVHR? Rating Methodology & How to Participate

Students can identify hygiene gaps and areas for improvement. They can boost their schools as clean and green, along with getting them rated and recognised for environmental awareness. The SVHR is a compulsory programme for schools with a UDISE+ code, integrating sustainability that includes Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene factors. Read the article to learn more about the SVHR, rating methodology, and how to participate in the event.

Highlights of the SVHR Programme 2025-26

Particulars	Details
Programme	Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating (SVHR)
Initiated by	Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Categories	District-Level Rating State/UT Level Rating National Level Rating
Eligibility Criteria	Open for both urban and rural areas Government Schools Government Aided Schools Private Schools
Official Website	shvr.education.gov.in

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Important Timelines for the SVHR 2025-26 Event

Event Particulars	Event Timelines
Online application submission	August 1 to September 30, 2025
Schools' selection for recognition at the district level	October 1 to 31, 2025
Nomination of schools for the States/UTs level	By November 7, 2025
Schools' selection for recognition at the States/UTs level	November 8 to December 7, 2025
Nomination of Schools for the National Level	By December 14, 2025
Cross-validation at the national level for recognition	December 15, 2025, to February 15, 2026
National Level Ceremony	To be announced

SVHR Rating Methodology 2025-26

Check out the table below to learn more about the Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating.

Score	Star Rating	Remarks
90% - 100% Adherence to the Norms	★★★★★	Excellent, keep it up
75% - 89% Adherence to the Norms	★★★★	Very good
51% - 74% Adherence to the Norms	★★★	Good, but there is scope for improvement
35% - 50% Adherence To Norms	★★	Fair, needs improvement
Below 35% Adherence to the Norms	★	Poor, needs considerable improvement

How to Participate in Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating 2025-26?

Candidates and schools who want to participate in the SVHR event 2025-26 can follow the steps below to learn more about how to get the Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating. They need to sign up first, and with their login credentials, they can proceed with the SVHR 2025-26 registration.

Step 1: Visit the official website at svhr.education.gov.in and log in with your credentials.
Step 2: Enter the UDISE+ code to quickly fetch your school’s basic details.
Step 3: Complete the school profile by filling in the required information for the SVHR registration 2025-26.
Step 4: The survey form will appear upon registration. Answer the survey by responding to the questions under six categories.
Step 5: Submit the SVHR survey form 2025-26 and track the responses and monitor the progress.
Step 6: Stand a chance to be rated and recognised at district, state/UTs, and national levels.

Key Objectives of the Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating

The SVHR is a digitally driven rating programme combining clean and green practices for environmental awareness across all school types in India. Check out the following key objectives of the SVHR programme.

To promote environmental sustainability with green practices such as renewable energy, recycling, developing green spaces, and rainwater harvesting.
To ensure and promote cleanliness to have well-maintained schools through regular cleaning, effective disposal systems, and proper sanitation.
To engage students, parents, and teachers along with the local community in awareness campaigns and cleanliness drives to have a lasting impact.
To educate students on hygiene education and public health practices like dental care and handwashing.
To monitor and reward schools for clean and green practices with incentives to promote ongoing efforts.

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