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NCERT revised book has now 'economic background' as social marker

July 8, 2026, 05:38 PM - 3 min read

Months after it stoked a controversy for allegedly defaming the judiciary, the NCERT has released a revised Class 8 Social Science textbook -- "Exploring Society: India and Beyond" -- dropping the disputed portions.The revision comes after the definition of discrimination became a subject of intense public debate following the Centre's UGC Regulations, 2026.

CBSE eases three-language rule for current Class 9 batch

June 29, 2026, 04:24 PM - 3 min read

CBSE has granted a one-time exemption to current Class 9 students under the three-language policy, easing concerns over its implementation.

The revised NCERT Class 9 Social Science textbook that includes a new section on the 1975-77 Emergency and its impact on Indian democracy.

NCERT introduces 'Emergency' chapter in new Class 9 textbook

June 25, 2026, 02:27 PM - 4 min read

NCERT has introduced a section on the 1975-77 Emergency in a Class 9 Social Science textbook for the first time, describing it as a major challenge to Indian democracy.

SC seeks Centre, CBSE replies on plea against 3-language rule

May 27, 2026, 04:35 PM - 4 min read

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre, CBSE and NCERT on pleas challenging the mandatory three-language policy for Class 9 students from July 1.

Bihar schools asked to follow NCERT's school bag weight norm

May 17, 2026, 04:54 PM - 3 min read

The weight of the bag needs to be monitored on a regular basis in the school, the minister said.

The NSTC is tasked with developing the entire school syllabus and learning materials for Grades 3 through to 12.

NCERT rejigs curriculum panel after SC rap on Class 8 book

April 8, 2026, 04:52 PM - 2 min read

The newly-formed National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC) has been trimmed down to 20 members from its original 22.

NCERT granted deemed university status, allowing it to award degrees and launch research programmes under UGC norms, boosting India’s education system.

NCERT declared deemed-to-be university, can now award degrees

April 3, 2026, 02:51 PM - 3 min read

NCERT granted deemed university status, allowing it to award degrees and launch research programmes under UGC norms.

A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi, where the Centre informed the court about forming an expert panel to review a Class 8 NCERT chapter on the judiciary.

Centre sets up panel to review NCERT judiciary chapter

March 20, 2026, 04:28 PM - 3 min read

Centre told the Supreme Court it has formed an expert panel to review a Class 8 NCERT chapter on judiciary, amid concerns over references to corruption and criticism.

The Supreme Court of India. (File photo)

SC orders Centre to 'disassociate' from NCERT authors

March 11, 2026, 08:17 PM - 4 min read

Supreme Court has directed the Centre and states to disassociate from authors of a controversial NCERT Class 8 judiciary chapter and orders formation of an expert panel to review the curriculum.

The crisis began in late February when the NCERT released Part 2 of its revised curriculum, titled 'Exploring Society: India and Beyond'.

NCERT apologises for controversial chapter in Class 8 textbook

March 10, 2026, 12:00 PM - 3 min read

In its latest submission, the NCERT expressed deep regret for the "inconvenience caused" and confirmed that the entire book has been scrapped.

The textbook banned by the Supreme Court, NCERT’s Class 8 social science book Exploring Society: India and Beyond.

NCERT orders return of banned class 8 textbook

February 27, 2026, 07:36 PM - 3 min read

NCERT has ordered the return of its banned Class 8 textbook and deletion of online posts on a chapter on judicial corruption, following the Supreme Court’s blanket ban. The book will be rewritten in consultation with authorities.

A file photo of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressing the press. (PIB)

Education Minister assures action in NCERT textbook controversy

February 26, 2026, 04:01 PM - 3 min read

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said “accountability will be fixed” after the Supreme Court banned a Class 8 NCERT book over a ‘corruption in judiciary’ chapter.