Didn't expect row over chapter on judiciary; content was correct, we stand by it: NCERT scholar DaninoNCERT academic Michel Danino stands by a controversial Class 8 textbook chapter on the judiciary. He states the content was correct and did...
28 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
SC seeks Centre, NCERT's response on plea against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 studentsThe Supreme Court will review a plea challenging the CBSE's new policy for Class 9 students. This policy mandates studying three languages,...
27 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
CBSE mandates 3 languages in Class 9; two must be IndianStudents in Class 9 will soon study three languages, with two being Indian languages. This change starts from the 2026-27 academic session....
16 May, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Inside SpeEdLabs’ bet on school-integrated test preparationSpeEdLabs is embedding competitive exam preparation directly into school systems, aiming to make high-quality, affordable test prep accessi...
06 May, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
CBSE’s new language rule: What R1, R2, R3 mean, what changes from class 6, and why students must now pass all 3CBSE language rule: CBSE has revised its three-language framework, aligning with NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023. The new system categorises langua...
04 Apr, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
CBSE plan 2026-27: Three-language formula from Class 6; two levels of maths, science for Class 9The Central Board of Secondary Education is introducing significant changes. Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, a three-language formul...
03 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
NCERT granted deemed-to-be university status, can award its own degreesThe National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been officially declared a deemed-to-be university, enabling it to a...
03 Apr, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Recent UGC, NCERT rows could have been avoided: Dharmendra PradhanUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has labelled recent controversies surrounding UGC equity regulations and an NCERT textbook as a...
28 Mar, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
All high schools to have broadband internet connection in 2-3 years: Dharmendra PradhanIndia's Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced a significant digital push. All high schools will receive broadband internet ...
25 Mar, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
CBSE mandates NCERT textbooks for Classes 9-12, encourages use for lower gradesCBSE required the use of NCERT textbooks for classes 9 to 12, encouraging their use for younger grades. Prior to this, schools could choose...
16 Aug, 2024, 04.16 PM IST
NCERT does not differentiate between 'India' and 'Bharat': MoS Education tells Rajya Sabha"Article 1 of the Constitution of India states that 'India', that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States'. India's Constitution recognises b...
06 Dec, 2023, 10.55 PM IST
Panel suggests replacing 'India' with 'Bharat' in NCERT textbooksA NCERT committee for curriculum development in India has recommended replacing the term 'India' with 'Bharat' in school textbooks. The com...
25 Oct, 2023, 11.17 PM IST
NCERT launches portal for home delivery of booksSchools can log onto the website -- www.ncertbooks.ncert.gov.in -- by entering their board's affiliation number and other details to place ...
09 Aug, 2017, 08.41 PM IST
NCERT textbooks may get dearer by 30% from next yearThe online orders will enable NCERT to validate the actual requirement of books for the forthcoming academic session and ensure supply with...
28 Jul, 2017, 11.12 AM IST
NCERT to review books for 1st time since 2007While some books published by the CBSE are still not available in the market, NCERT books are available with empanelled vendors and schools.
15 May, 2017, 10.03 AM IST
CBSE warns schools against selling books, uniformsAn advisory has been issued following complaints from parents and stakeholders that schools are indulging in commercial activities by way o...
20 Apr, 2017, 03.37 PM IST
NCERT blacklists two firms from supplying Science, Maths kitsThe HRD Ministry had recently made textbooks published by NCERT compulsory in the schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Educ...
05 Apr, 2017, 03.12 PM IST