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  Punjab Speaker flags errors in NCERT's Punjabi textbook, demands immediate review

  India | March 18, 2025 6:38 IST

  Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan pointed out significant spelling mistakes and factual inaccuracies in the book 'Punjabi Primer'.

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  NCERT textbooks for classes 9-12 as per new curriculum to be ready by 2026-27, says Pradhan

  Education | December 17, 2024 16:13 IST

  Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has announced that the updated version of NCERT textbooks will be released by 2026-27.

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  NCERT announces 20 per cent reduction in textbook prices for classes 9 to 12: Check details here

  Education | December 16, 2024 20:23 IST

  This news was announced by NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani during an event in the national capital. The textbooks for grades 1-8 will continue to be retailed at Rs 65 per copy.

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  NCERT textbooks for all grades to be now sold on Amazon as well through authorised sellers

  Education | October 07, 2024 23:04 IST

  Amazon India has announced a partnership with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to streamline the sale of textbooks at maximum retail price (MRP) across all serviceable pin codes in the country.

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  NCERT launches 'e-Jaadui Pitara' mobile app for teachers, parents and children; how does this work?

  Education | August 16, 2024 14:21 IST

  NCERT has launched the E Jaadui Pitara mobile app which is a tool for parents and teachers for the early development of their kids. They can access the rich content through this app emphasising play-based learning aligned with the New National Curriculum Framework.

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  Was Preamble to Constitution from classes 3rd and 6th textbooks deleted? NCERT clarifies

  Education | August 06, 2024 15:18 IST

  In response to the removal of the preamble to the constitution from the class's 3rd and 6th textbooks, NCERT took to Twitter to clarify allegations. Check details here.

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  Bagless days for classes 6-8, Education Ministry notifies guidelines

  Education | July 29, 2024 23:09 IST

  The Education Ministry said that Every student will take a fun course during classes 6-8 that gives a survey and hands-on experience of a sampling of important vocational crafts such as carpentry, electric work, and metal work among others.

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  CBSE announces textbook changes for classes 3 and 6 in academic year 2024-25, no change for others

  Education | July 10, 2024 16:01 IST

  The NCERT has said that the syllabi and curriculum are under development. CBSE has said that once the NCERT provides the syllabi, it will be provided through online mode. CBSE has also said that it will organise capacity-building programs for heads of schools and teachers.

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  History taught to inform about facts, not to make schools battleground, says NCERT Director

  Education | June 16, 2024 16:44 IST

  Backing the decision of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to make changes in the textbooks, Director Dinesh Saklani argued that they want to create positive citizens not violent and depressed individuals.

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  RIE Admission 2024: NCERT invites applications for various teacher education programs, exam on June

  Higher Studies | May 01, 2024 14:09 IST

  RIE Admission 2024: The National Council of Education Research and Training (NCER) has released an important notice regarding the commencement of the admission procedure to various Teacher Education Programes of Regional Institutes of Education. Check schedule here.

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  Ministry of Education (MoE) asks NCERT to update, and review all textbooks yearly, says sources

  Education | April 29, 2024 18:44 IST

  The Ministry of Education (MoE) has asked NCERT to review and update textbooks every year as per the new curriculum. Check details here.

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  NCERT warns publishers over copyright infringement

  India | April 07, 2024 22:44 IST

  Deputy Secretary of NCERT Rajesh Kumar said that the advisory on copyright infringement in the use of the educational materials designed and developed by NCERT is herewith released as a public notice.

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  NCERT books tweaked, references to PoK, Babri Masjid, Gujarat riots changed | DETAILS

  India | April 05, 2024 16:06 IST

  Various references in the older version of the NCERT textbooks have been replaced by some new references in the new textbooks. The NCERT did not comment on the topics being dropped, however, according to the officials, the changes have been made as part of the routine updation.

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  NCERT to release new textbooks for classes 3 and 6 by April/May, check details

  Education | April 04, 2024 18:24 IST

  To facilitate teachers in preparing class 6 students for the updated syllabus, NCERT has uploaded a bridge course for class 6 on its official portal. Check details here.

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  NCERT doesn't differentiate between 'India' and 'Bharat', says Education Ministry

  India | December 06, 2023 18:45 IST

  The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) doesn't differentiate between 'India' and 'Bharat', the Education Ministry informed Rajya Sabha .

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  Ramayana, Mahabharata should be included in social sciences textbooks, recommends NCERT panel

  Education | November 21, 2023 21:43 IST

  The panel's recommendations may now be taken into consideration by the 19-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC) notified in July to finalise the curriculum, textbooks and learning material for these classes.

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  'Too premature to comment': NCERT on reports of 'Bharat' replacing India in textbooks

  Education | October 25, 2023 19:19 IST

  The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) stated that it is premature to comment on the news being flashed in the media about changing the name of 'India' to 'Bharat' in all NCERT textbooks.

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  NCERT Non-Teaching Staff Admit Card 2023 OUT at ncert.nic.in, get link here

  October 07, 2023 18:56 IST

  Candidates can download their NCERT admit card from the official website using form number and date of birth. Direct link and step-by-step guide to download hall ticket is provided here.

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  CBSE opposes uniform board, syllabus across India, says 'Multiplicity of curriculum desirable'

  Education | October 02, 2023 7:12 IST

  CBSE informed that there is a national framework that provides flexibility for emphasis on local resources and ethos so that a child can better relate to the curriculum and education.

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  Good News! 'NCERT to become deemed university', students can apply for bachelors, PG and PHD

  Education | September 01, 2023 18:48 IST

  The Minister made this announcement during his address on the 63rd Foundation Day of NCERT.