NCERT syllabus to be reduced in 2-3 years: Prakash Javadekar
The government is mulling to change the NCERT syllabus in the coming two to three years.
Feb 27, 2018, 00:40 AM IST
Delhi urges NCERT to include chapter on tobacco control
The government seeks the chapter for the curriculum of Classes 6 to 12.
Nov 30, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
Centre approves OBC quota in NTSE Stage II exam
Reservation for OBC students in National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)-stage II conducted by the NCERT has been approved, Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar said today.
Nov 01, 2017, 11:13 AM IST
NCERT textbooks: Madras HC issues notice to Centre for quashing CBSE circular
The Madras High Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a plea for quashing a circular issued by the Regional Officer, CBSE, Chennai, asking students to buy textbooks published by private publishers instead of those by the National Council for Educational Research and Training.
Sep 22, 2017, 22:18 PM IST
CBSE amends order, allows schools to run shops to sell books
Amending its April directive, CBSE has now allowed schools to open shops in their premises to sell NCERT books, stationery and other material required by students.
Aug 30, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
NCERT portal for online books launched
The NCERT textbooks can also be downloaded, free of cost, from the NCERT`s website www.ncert.nic.in and users can access the digital version by downloading the `epathshala` mobile application.
Aug 09, 2017, 23:25 PM IST
Never suggested removal of Rabindranath Tagore, Ghalib texts: Educational body
West Bengal`s ruling Trinamool Congress has raised strong objection in Parliament to the suggestions to drop Rabindranath Tagore from NCERT textbooks.
Jul 26, 2017, 17:38 PM IST
'NCERT books to be available for all schools soon'
NCERT books will be made available to students of all public and private schools for providing relief from buying text books at steep prices.
Jul 25, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
NEET 2017: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu students recieved different papers, allege MPs
Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said the issue was under examination of the government.
Jul 24, 2017, 14:01 PM IST
NCERT RIE CEE 2017 result to be declared today; check www.ncert-cee.kar.nic.in
The NCERT CEE 2017 exam was held on June 11, 2017, in 35 cities across the country.
Jul 10, 2017, 14:54 PM IST
Delhi High Court permits re-evaluation in all subjects of all students
On the submission made by the CBSE, the bench on June 23 had disposed of the petitions.
Jul 06, 2017, 20:05 PM IST
HC seeks Centre, CBSE reply on plea over textbooks in schools
The plea alleged that certain printers in the panel of NCERT had "conspired" to create a monopoly in matters of publication of books.
May 15, 2017, 19:09 PM IST
NCERT Textbook Review – Finally!
Being a part of the education industry and even more importantly, being an ardent believer in the power of education, I was thrilled to know that NCERT was planning a review of its school textbooks
May 05, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
NCERT blacklists two firms from supplying Science, Maths kits
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has blacklisted two firms from supplying Science and Mathematics kits developed by it.
Apr 05, 2017, 15:19 PM IST
CBSE class 12 examination: Students found first exam easy but lengthy
Class 12 students appearing for CBSE examination today found the first paper - English - to be easy but lengthy.
Mar 09, 2017, 19:28 PM IST
NCERT designated authority for curriculum under RTE: Govt to HC
The plea has claimed that the prevailing education system under Article 21A of the Constitution was "inconsistent".
Jan 18, 2017, 15:31 PM IST
AICTE likely to discuss issue of single national engineering entrance test
The issue of holding a single entrance examination for admission to engineering colleges on the lines of NEET for medicine is likely to be discussed at a meeting of All India Council for Technical Education later this month.
Jan 08, 2017, 14:50 PM IST
HRD Minister Smriti Irani asks parents, teachers to spend time with children practising yoga
Parents and teachers should spend time with children practising yoga as scientific evidence shows that the ancient exercise form improves motor skills and hand-eye coordination, HRD Minister Smriti Irani said today.
Jun 20, 2016, 14:54 PM IST
NCERT to organise 3-day 'Yoga Olympiad' from Saturday
After science and mathematics Olympiad, the NCERT is set to organise the first ever 'Yoga Olympiad' for all government and government-aided schools students ahead of the International Yoga Day on June 21.
Jun 17, 2016, 23:25 PM IST
Indian History gives way to Marx, Hitler in Tripura textbooks
The only national icon that figures in the history book of Class 9 students in Tripura is Mahatma Gandhi, not for his contribution to India`s freedom movement but for his views on cricket.
May 27, 2016, 13:44 PM IST
