Which of the following is the primary mandate of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) regarding school education?

To prepare and publish model textbooks and supplementary material for school education

To directly appoint teachers for all government-aided schools

To regulate the funding of private educational institutions

To conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for medical admissions

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21 August 2026

Opposition allegations of RSS agenda in NCERT textbooks

The topic touches upon the governance of educational institutions and the debate over curriculum design, which serves as context for broader discussions on secularism and the role of autonomous bodies in policy formulation.

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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has reconstituted its 16-member textbook development team for political science.
The new mandate for the committee includes the integration of 'cultural rootedness', 'Indian knowledge systems', and inclusion into the school curriculum.
The committee is tasked with preparing new political science textbooks for Classes 11 and 12.
Concerns have been raised regarding the composition of the panel and its potential impact on the political independence of the textbook development process.
Student organisations and various stakeholders have expressed apprehension regarding the inclusion of individuals associated with specific ideological organisations in the curriculum design process.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 3 in NCERT textbook development team reconstitution and curriculum changes, which has been running since 20 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

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Discuss the role of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in maintaining the neutrality and academic integrity of school curricula in India. How can the integration of indigenous knowledge systems be balanced with the constitutional mandate of scientific temper? 150 words

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Which of the following is the primary mandate of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) regarding school education?

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Govt. is pushing RSS agenda in textbooks, alleges Opposition

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