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NCERT revises Class 6 science book, focuses on knowledge systems
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a revised edition of its Class 6 science textbook, “Curiosity”, featuring significant changes that emphasise Indian culture and knowledge systems.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
CBSE strongly advises schools to follow NCERT textbooks, issues new guidelines
As per the latest changes to the Bye-Laws, schools are strongly advised to follow NCERT/SCERT textbooks for classes I to VIII.
Published on Aug 14, 2024 01:03 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Tisha Jacob, New Delhi
Allegation of NCERT dropping Preamble from textbooks baseless: Pradhan
The comments from the education minister came amid news reports claiming that the Preamble to the Constitution has been dropped from certain NCERT textbooks.
Published on Aug 06, 2024 06:47 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
‘No basis’: Pradhan on allegations of removing Preamble from NCERT textbooks
Dharmendra Pradhan alleged that Congress has always opposed India's development and education system, accusing the party of playing “politics of lies.”
Published on Aug 06, 2024 04:02 PM IST
Afternoon briefing: US deported 48 Indians without explanation and more
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.
Published on Jul 29, 2024 01:16 PM IST
Include marks from Classes 9-11 in Class 12 report card, suggests NCERT unit
PARAKH has sent a report to the education ministry suggesting to make evaluation practices consistent across all school boards.
Published on Jul 29, 2024 11:36 AM IST
NCERT releases textbook ‘rooted in Indian context’
The online version textbook titled ‘exploring society: India and beyond’ has been released by the NCERT on its official website.
Published on Jul 21, 2024 04:15 PM IST
India had its own prime meridian passing through Ujjain: New NCERT textbook
India had its own prime meridian passing through Ujjain: New NCERT textbook
Published on Jul 21, 2024 04:10 PM IST
PTI |
2024-25 session: UP Board books not yet printed due to royalty, GST issues
More than 1 crore students in over 27,000 secondary schools without textbooks even three months after start of new session
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 12:08 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
No change in the existing curriculum, except for classes 3 and 6: CBSE
CBSE has reiterated that there will be no change in the existing curriculum or textbook for all classes except for 3 and 6 for the coming year.
Published on Jul 10, 2024 04:02 PM IST
ANI | , New Delhi
‘Govt sabotaging children’s education’: Congress over textbook delay
Congress alleged that the textbooks have not been finalised by NSTC yet and it will require another 10 to 15 days to print them out.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 12:52 PM IST
Amid NEET row, NCERT to recreate PM's 'Pariksha pe Charcha' for virtual expo
The Opposition has taken swipes at PM Modi, demanding that he should hold one such interaction on medical entrance exam NEET issue as well.
Published on Jul 04, 2024 03:11 PM IST
PTI |
Preparing our children to encounter the world
Erasures and deletions of inconvenient truths from textbooks cannot enable them to rise to global leadership
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 08:53 PM IST
Sadhguru joins ‘Bharat’ vs ‘India’ debate: ‘Should have reclaimed…’
A committee set up by NCERT to revise school curriculum suggested last year that the term "India" should be replaced with "Bharat" in textbooks for all grades.
Published on Jun 19, 2024 12:55 PM IST
‘India’s students should know…': Asaduddin Owaisi on ‘tweaks’ in NCERT textbooks
India's students should not grow up 'glorifying criminal acts,' the AIMIM chief said, referring to the demolition of the Babri Masjid.
Published on Jun 18, 2024 01:59 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
NCERT to replace ‘India’ with ‘Bharat’ in textbooks? Council clarifies
NCERT said that it will use Bharat and India interchangeably in its textbooks, saying that a debate over the issue is “useless”.
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 09:04 PM IST
NCERT functioning as an RSS affiliate since 2014: Jairam Ramesh
"NCERT's objective is to produce textbooks, not political pamphlets and propaganda," the Congress leader said.
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 04:30 PM IST
Ayodhya Ram temple chief priest flays NCERT over revised textbook, says…
Ram Mandir chief priest Satyendra Das Maharaj's remarks come after the NCERT's revised textbooks hit the market with numerous deletion and changes.
Published on Jun 16, 2024 09:28 PM IST
Evening brief: NCERT chief responds to tweak in textbooks; respite from heat
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 06:33 PM IST
‘Why should we teach about riots?': NCERT chief on tweaks in school textbooks
The NCERT is revising the curriculum of the school textbooks in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 11:30 AM IST
NCERT seeks implementation of Holistic Progress Card for progress monitoring
PARAKH has so far trained faculty from the state councils of educational research and training, teachers from all the district institutes of education and training
Published on May 27, 2024 11:36 AM IST
NCERT told to review books every session
Union education ministry directs NCERT to annually review and update school textbooks before printing, focusing on reducing content load and reflecting evolving topics.
Updated on Apr 30, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Education Ministry asks NCERT to review textbooks every year
NCERT books once published should not remain the same for many years, said an Education Ministry official, explaining the rationale behind the decision
Published on Apr 29, 2024 06:28 PM IST
From NCERT to IITs, science takes a knock
It is undesirable and tendentious on the part of educational institutions to ask students to internalise fanciful hypotheses and inadequately proven opinions
Published on Apr 11, 2024 10:49 PM IST
GN Devy
NCERT warns against unauthorised use of its textbooks by unscrupulous publishers
The NCERT said any individual or entity found to be engaged in unauthorized publishing of NCERT textbooks will be dealt with firmly as per law.
Published on Apr 08, 2024 05:11 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
NCERT prepares bridge course guidelines to address learning gaps
NCERT is preparing new school textbooks in line with the new NCF as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 implementation
Published on Apr 08, 2024 04:54 PM IST
Fake NCERT school books being sold in Gurugram seized
Inspector Sajjan Singh, station house officer of the Gurugram City police station, said that more than 181 pirated books were seized from the two shops
Updated on Apr 08, 2024 05:42 AM IST
NCERT adds abrogation of Article 370, revises definition of Left in textbooks
NCERT said the revised and updated content will be reflected in the textbooks to be released this month for the academic year 2024-25
Updated on Apr 06, 2024 10:00 AM IST
NCERT syllabus: Mentions of Babri, Gujarat riots, Hindutva clipped
NCERT drops references to sensitive topics like Babri Masjid, Gujarat riots, and minorities in Class 12 political science textbook.
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
NCERT to release new textbooks only for classes 3 to 6: CBSE to schools
NCERT will release new syllabus and textbooks only for classes 3rd to 6th, CBSE said to schools.
Published on Mar 23, 2024 04:16 PM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi