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Amid NCERT row, R Madhavan wonders why 8 chapters on Mughals and just one Cholas
Actor R Madhavan believes the Mughal dynasty's coverage in school history textbooks was disproportionately large previously.
Published on May 02, 2025 10:08 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sugandha Rawal
NCERT drops Mughals, Delhi Sultanate from Class 7 books, adds Maha Kumbh
The changes are reportedly in line with the new National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 09:56 AM IST
New textbook titles aim to instil Indian identity, says NCERT
The NCERT said that due consideration has been given to culturally resonant names such as Ganita Prakash, Kaushal Bodh, and Khel Yatra.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 07:02 AM IST
Class 3 Hindi textbook to take students on a ‘Journey to Varanasi’
NCERT-prescribed books are being adapted as per UP’s needs and with NCERT’s permission before being introduced for different classes
Published on Mar 21, 2025 08:28 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Correct errors in NCERT’s ‘Punjabi Primer’ textbook: Sandhwan to Union minister
Sandhwan said that it is imperative that the highest standards of accuracy and authenticity are maintained in educational materials, especially those prepared for basic education.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 08:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
CBSE 10th Math Exam 2025: Study plan, key topics, revision technique and more
CBSE Class 10 boards: With Math exam scheduled for March 10, 2025, and a 10-day gap after Hindi, you have a great opportunity to strengthen your preparation.
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 07:42 AM IST
‘NCERT textbooks to cost less from 2025, new books for classes 9-12 by 2026’
The minister informed that the process of updating textbooks, according to the new National Curriculum Framework (NCF), was underway.
Published on Dec 17, 2024 06:59 PM IST
PTI |
U.P. to conduct ‘PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024’ on Dec 4
The survey will assess academic achievements of students in classes 3, 6, and 9, focusing on their understanding of key subjects.
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 05:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
DoE issues guidelines for implementing 10 'bagless days' in Delhi schools
In a circular, the DoE directed the heads of all schools to implement 10 bagless days in schools for students of classes six to eight.
Published on Oct 23, 2024 03:41 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
NCERT books will now be sold on Amazon as well through authorised sellers
NCERT textbooks for students from Kindergarten to Class 12 as well as for UPSC aspirants will now be sold by authorised sellers on Amazon India website.
Published on Oct 08, 2024 10:14 AM IST
PTI |
NCERT to triple-fold textbooks publication, print 15 crore books: Edu Minister
NCERT will triple-fold the publication of textbooks and print 15 crore books this year, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced.
Published on Oct 08, 2024 10:01 AM IST
PTI |
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
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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
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Updated on Jun 16, 2024 06:33 PM IST