NCERT is a popular abbreviation in an education system that stands for the National Council of Educational Research and Training. NCERT is known to be an autonomous organization established by the Government of India under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. NCERT was founded as a scientific, literary, and charitable society in 1961.NCERT is operated by the government of India and it has headquartered in Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi, India. Since September 2015 Dr. Hrushikesh Senapaty is serving as the director of the council of NCERT.
Objectives of NCERT
NCERT focuses on the below key points –
- To create and modulate national curriculum framework, syllabus, and textbooks
- National and state-level training of teachers on pre-service or in-service
- NCERT focus to conduct and promote educational research
- NCERT conducts experimentation of new ideas
- NCERT develops teaching and learning materials such as video, ICT and audio, strategies, training models as well as kits
- It collaborates with national, international, and state-level organizations
- NCERT enhances the innovative practices
History of NCERT
Before 1961 the government of India was running 7 educational government institutions.
Later the government of India decided to combine these 7 educational institutes. Thus on 1st September 1961, the National Council of educational research and training (NCERT) was established.
Importance of NCERT books
- NCERT is the most trusted textbook publisher in the nation
- NCERT is officially approved by CBSE and other state boards for their textbooks
- More than 20 educational boards have implemented NCERT published textbooks
- Other central boards such as ICSE and ISC study NCERT books for their course
- Most of the Indian competitive exams are based on the NCERT books
Disadvantages of NCERT books
The national council of educational research and training is a great educational board. However, there are some problems in the working system of NCERT. These are –
- The NCERT doesn’t focus to cover a topic comprehensively but focuses to cover as many topics as possible
- Many times NCERT books are accused to have a Hindu nationalist agenda in their syllabus
- Some people complain that these NCERT books are politically biased
- Sometimes NCERT textbooks got allegations of historical revisionism
NCERT FAQs
What is the difference between NCERT and CBSE?
The NCERT and CBSE are completely different from each other. NCERT is a publishing body while the CBSE is a board or governing body.
What are NCERT and its function?
The national council of educational research and training (NCERT) by the Indian government focuses to assist and guide the Central and state governments of India for programs, policies to develop a quality increase in school education. This is the core function of NCERT.
Who wrote NCERT books?
Different types of textbooks are written by different famous Indian academic writers. Old NCERT books have four main topics – Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India, and World history. These are written by R.S. Sharma, Satish Chandra, Bipin Chandra, and Arjun Dev respectively.
Is NCERT a state?
NCERT is not a state it is an autonomous body. These autonomous bodies and Cooperatives don’t come under the definition of state. NCERT was established by the government of India and it works as an educational society organization.
What are Regional institutes of education by NCERT?
NCERT has a constituent unit called RIE or Regional Institute of Education. These RIEs were founded by the Government of India in 1963. These regional institutes of education are –
- RIE of Mysore
- RIE of Ajmer
- RIE of Bhopal
- RIE of Bhubaneswar
- NE-RIE of Shillong
Who is the founder of NCERT?
The government of India is the founder of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
Who are the members of NCERT?
The Union Education Minister works as the president of NCERT. Other than this The UGC chairman, Education ministers of States and Union Territories, Councillor Secretary, and the Ministry of Education, Indian Government are the members of NCERT.
Is NCERT compulsory for IAS?
Yes NCERT books are important for IAS exams. Every year number of questions are asked from NCERT books.
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