Data Transparency Policy

How We Source & Curate
School Data on TopSchools.in

TopSchools.in aggregates school information from public websites, official circulars, board databases, and parent submissions. Unless a profile explicitly displays a verified badge with a specific auditor timestamp, all data is provided for guidance and should be confirmed directly with the school.

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Data Curation Methodology

How School Details Are Sourced

Here is how we collect, organize, and present school information to help parents simplify their school search:

Step 01
Public Sourcing

Public Circular & Website Sourcing

Fee ranges, admission details, and facilities are gathered from official school websites, published fee circulars, and public prospectuses.

Step 02
Board Sourced

Board Registry Cross-Referencing

School affiliations (CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, State Board) and affiliation codes are cross-referenced with public board registries to ensure accurate classification.

Step 03
Location Mapped

Geographic Mapping & Commute Distance

Campus locations, localities, and pincodes are mapped using GIS coordinates to help parents estimate commute times and proximity.

Step 04
Community Submissions

Parent & Community Contributions

We incorporate feedback, review submissions, and fee updates shared by parents into our research queue for periodic review.

Step 05
Direct Verification

Direct Verification (When Badge Present)

When a school profile explicitly displays a "Verified by TopSchools" badge, it indicates that data was directly confirmed by the school administration and recorded with a timestamp.

Understanding Data Status Indicators

We clearly differentiate between general public data and directly verified school profiles:

Indicative Data (Default)

Public & Indicative Information

Information sourced from public fee circulars, official websites, and parent reports. Parents should confirm fee structures and admission availability directly with the school office.

Verified Listing

Directly Verified Profile

Displayed strictly when details have been directly confirmed by school management and logged with an explicit auditor name and verification date.

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