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  NCERT omits chapters on Mughals, Delhi Sultanate from class 7 textbooks, adds Mahakumbh

  High Schools | April 28, 2025 13:39 IST

  NCERT has removed chapters on the Mughals and the Delhi Sultanate from Class 7 textbooks and added sacred geography and Mahakumbh. Scroll down to read more about it.

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  NCERT revises class 7 textbooks; Mughals, Delhi Sultanate out, Mahakumbh, 'sacred geography' in

  India | April 27, 2025 23:01 IST

  Class 7 NCERT textbooks no longer include Mughals and the Delhi Sultanate sections, while new content including chapters on Indian dynasties, 'sacred geography,' references to the Mahakumbh event, and government programs like Make in India and Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao are added.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  'No greater book in world than Quran, should be included in NCERT: SP MP Shafiqur Rahman Barq

  Uttar Pradesh | November 26, 2023 9:08 IST

  Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal, Shafiqur Rahman Barq, has once again made headlines with his statement. He expressed that the Quran Sharif is the greatest book in the world and should be included in the NCERT.

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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 includes chapter on National War Memorial in Class 7 syllabus

  Higher Studies | August 29, 2023 13:03 IST

  The initiative, launched jointly by the Ministries of Defense and Education, aims to inculcate the values of patriotism, devotion to duty and courage and sacrifice among school children.

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  Kerala govt to release textbooks adding portions deleted by NCERT for classes 11th and 12th

  High Schools | August 16, 2023 23:46 IST

  The additional textbooks would be release on August 23 by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during a function to be held in a government school.

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  Sudha Murthy, Shankar Mahadevan in NCERT’s new NCF panel to develop syllabus, textbooks

  Education | August 12, 2023 14:20 IST

  The 19-member high-powered committee, named the National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC), will be led by National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) Chancellor MC Pant.

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  CBSE students can now learn in 22 regional languages including Odia: Dharmendra Pradhan

  Education | July 22, 2023 22:20 IST

  Odisha: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that schools will make provisions for students who want to study in Odia or any other medium.

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  Has Darwin's theory been 'Deleted' from NCERT textbooks? Union Education Minister responds

  Education | June 21, 2023 10:08 IST

  After the controversy broke out, Pradhan spoke to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), which is an autonomous body, and sought details.