Tag: NCERT

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has withdrawn its new Class 8 Social Science textbooks from sale following controversy over a section regarding “corruption in the judiciary”, ANI reported on Wednesday. Concurrently, the Supreme Court initiated suo moto proceedings on the matter. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasised that the court would not permit the institution to be defamed through such educational content. “I’m fully aware of it. We will wait for a day. This definitely concerns the entire institution. Both bar and bench. I am getting a lot of calls, lots of messages. I’m taking ... Read more

Mathematics is often seen as a set of formulas and rules, but the Class 7 textbook Ganita Prakash Part 2 shows that it can be much more. The book links classroom lessons to India’s long history of mathematical thinking, helping students understand how concepts like algebra and geometry developed over time. It encourages students to explore patterns, solve problems creatively, and see math as a tool for understanding the world. Math that makes sense Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the textbook focuses on more than memorising formulas. It uses puzzles, illustrations, and real-life examples to help students ... Read more

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced special modules on Operation Sindoor for the students of classes 3 to 12. The modules describe Operation Sindoor as “a triumph of bravery, strategy, and innovation,” highlighting India’s advanced air defence systems such as the S-400, which successfully brought down enemy aircraft from long ranges and neutralised Pakistani drones. The newly introduced modules also highlight retaliatory actions by Indian military forces, including the Balakot air strikes in 2019 following the Pulwama terror attack, and more recently, Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror attack. “India launched missiles and air strikes, ... Read more

NCERT forms expert panel to review Class 8 map In response to recent feedback and concerns raised over textbook content—most notably the depiction of parts of Rajasthan under the Maratha Empire in a Class 8 social science textbook—the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced the formation of a high-level expert committee. The move, NCERT said in a formal press release, is in line with its well-established practice of undertaking review whenever substantial academic or public input is received.“These curricular resources, including textbooks, receive regular feedback and suggestions from various stakeholders,” the council said, noting that such ... Read more

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Sunday sought immediate intervention of the Centre to resolve the shortage of textbooks in Kendriya Vidyalayas in the state. He highlighted that students of Classes 5 and 8 in PM Sri Kendriya Vidyalayas are still without essential books, even four months after the commencement of the classes. With just days left for the first quarterly examinations, the negligence on the part of NCERT authorities, who are supposed to distribute books, is extremely serious, the minister pointed out in a statement. Classes in Kendriya Vidyalayas began on April 1. But even after four ... Read more

NCERT releases new textbooks for classes 5th and 8th. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a new set of textbooks for Classes 5 and 8, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. The new textbooks incorporate changes in content structure, learning outcomes, and pedagogical approaches, with a focus on conceptual understanding, real-world application, multilingual integration, and activity-based learning.These textbooks are now available for purchase on NCERT’s official portal and through authorised sellers on Amazon India. Most titles are priced between ₹50 and ₹70. The ... Read more

CISCE Gold medallists to join PM Modi’s yoga session on International Yoga Day NEW DELHI: Students from schools affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) have achieved remarkable success at the NCERT National Yoga Olympiad 2025, held in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. The students secured a total of 20 medals — 10 Gold, 6 Silver and 4 Bronze — across both team and individual events, showcasing their dedication, talent and commitment to holistic education.In a significant recognition of their achievement, the Gold Medal winners from CISCE schools have been selected to participate in a special yoga session ... Read more

नई दिल्ली: NCERT ने कक्षा सात की पाठ्यपुस्तकों से मुगलों और दिल्ली सल्तनत के सभी संदर्भ हटा दिए गए हैं जबकि भारतीय राजवंशों, महाकुंभ के संदर्भ और ‘मेक इन इंडिया’ और ‘बेटी बचाओ, बेटी पढ़ाओ’ जैसी सरकारी पहलों को नए अध्यायों में शामिल किया गया है.इस सप्ताह जारी की गई नई पाठ्यपुस्तकें नई राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति (एनईपी) और स्कूल शिक्षा के लिए राष्ट्रीय पाठ्यचर्या रूपरेखा (एनसीएफएसई) 2023 के अनुरूप तैयार की गई हैं. जो स्कूली शिक्षा में भारतीय परंपराओं, दर्शन, ज्ञान प्रणालियों और स्थानीय संदर्भ को शामिल करने पर जोर देती हैं. एनसीईआरटी के अधिकारियों ने कहा कि ये किताबों ... Read more

नई दिल्ली: NCERT News: सीबीएसई बोर्ड समेत तमाम स्टेट बोर्ड से पढ़ाई करने वाले छात्रों के लिए एक अच्छी खबर है. केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान ने मंगलवार को घोषणा की कि अगले साल से कुछ कक्षाओं के लिए राष्ट्रीय शैक्षिक अनुसंधान एवं प्रशिक्षण परिषद (NCERT) की पाठ्यपुस्तकों की कीमतें कम होंगी. प्रधान ने कहा कि परिषद वर्तमान में प्रति वर्ष पांच करोड़ पाठ्य पुस्तकें छापती है और अगले वर्ष से इस क्षमता को बढ़ाकर 15 करोड़ करने की दिशा में काम किया जा रहा है. मंत्री ने यह भी बताया कि नौवीं से 12वीं कक्षा के लिए अपडेटेड सिलेबस के अनुसार ... Read more

नई दिल्ली: केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान ने मंगलवार को सदन को बताया कि पिछले दस सालों में देश में स्कूल-कॉलेजों की संख्या बढ़ी है. बच्चों में कई अच्छी आदतों में इजाफा होने के साथ विभिन्न क्लासों के पाठ्यक्रम, प्रवेश परीक्षा में बदलाव हुए हैं. शिक्षा मंत्री ने कहा कि साल 2013-14 में बच्चों में हैंड वाश की आदतों में बढ़ोतरी हुई है. साल 2013-14 में यह 43.5% था जो अब  95% हो गया है. वहीं स्कूलों में प्लेग्राउंड की संख्या में 82प्रतिशत की वृद्धि हुई और लाइब्रेरी में 89% की. उन्होंने कहा कि कई पैरामीटर में क्वांटम जंप हुए हैं, ... Read more