NCERT

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is a government organization that has been set up to assist the qualitative improvement in school education in India. With the aim of building a common education system, NCERT owns the responsibility of developing and publishing the NCERT textbooks. It also develops educational kits and multimedia digital materials to help students with their studies.

CBSE and many state boards are now following the NCERT official textbooks for Classes 1 to 12 in their school course curriculum. Not only this, for various competitive examinations like IIT, NEET, UPSC, etc, it is being recommended to refer to the NCERT Book. This is because the content in the textbook is developed in a simple and easily understandable way. One can start from basics and can go to a higher level by studying through these books.

NCERT Full Form National Council of Educational Research and Training
Founder Government of India
Establishment Year 1961
Headquarters New Delhi
Director Dr. Hrushikesh Senapaty
Address Sri Aurobindo Marg, Delhi, India
Contact Ph.No: +91-11-26562188

+91-11-26592360

Fax: +91-11-26969419

NCERT Official Website provides various resources to the students studying in different classes. These study materials and more are provided at BYJU’S as well. Going through these study resources without fail helps the students in understanding the details of the course, enabling them to be prepared throughout the academic year. Exam preparation, without a doubt, is much more convenient with these NCERT resources.
You can refer to the Class Wise NCERT Study Materials from the links given below:

NCERT Class 8

NCERT Class 9

NCERT Class 10

NCERT Online Study Material

Here, we have compiled all the study materials related to NCERT, as students can see below. Go through this page to access all the NCERT materials online for free. Make the most of it while preparing for the exams. Also, we have listed the topics here for students’ convenience. They can directly click on them to get the details related to it.

  1. NCERT Solutions
  2. NCERT Books
  3. NCERT Syllabus
  4. NCERT Question Papers
  5. NCERT Exemplars
  6. NCERT Model Question Papers
  7. NCERT Notes
  8. NCERT Non-Printed Material
  9. NCERT E-Books for States

1. NCERT Solutions

The NCERT books are followed in various CBSE and state board schools. At the end of each chapter, an exercise is provided. Students should solve those exercise questions thoroughly. In the final exam, questions are asked from these NCERT exercise problems. So, they should at least practise once all the exercise problems from the textbooks before the exams. Sometimes students get stuck and are not able to solve the questions. So, to help them we have provided detailed step by step NCERT Solutions for all the classes. These solutions will also help students in writing the answers in a better way from the exam perspective, so that they score more marks in exams.

NCERT Solutions for Class 12
NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Maths NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology
NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Physics NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Chemistry
NCERT Solutions for Class 11
NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology
NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Physics NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Chemistry
NCERT Solutions for Class 10
NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Maths NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science
NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Social Science NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English
NCERT Solutions for Class 9
NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Maths NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Science
NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English
NCERT Solutions for Class 8
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Science
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English
NCERT Solutions for Class 7
NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Science
NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Social Science NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English
NCERT Solutions for Class 6
NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science
NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Social Science NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English
NCERT Solutions for Class 5
NCERT Solutions for Class 5 Maths NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS
NCERT Solutions for Class 5 English
NCERT Solutions for Class 4
NCERT Solutions for Class 4 Maths NCERT Solutions for Class 4 EVS
NCERT Solutions for Class 4 English
NCERT Solutions for Class 3
NCERT Solutions for Class 3 Maths NCERT Solutions for Class 3 EVS
NCERT Solutions for Class 3 English
NCERT Solutions for Class 2
NCERT Solutions for Class 2 Maths NCERT Solutions for Class 2 English
NCERT Solutions for Class 1
NCERT Solutions for Class 1 Maths NCERT Solutions for Class 1 English

2. NCERT Books

NCERT textbooks are considered as a bible for the students preparing for the board exams, specially for the CBSE board. Also, various state boards of India like Haryana, Karnataka, etc. have started following these books. Although students have the hardcopy of the NCERT books, it’s useful to keep the softcopy as well. Students can access these soft copies anywhere through mobile or tablets and can study from it. To download the NCERT Books in PDF format from Class 4 to class 12 for all the subjects, click on the respective link on the table below:

NCERT Books for Class 12

NCERT Books for Class 12 Maths NCERT Books for Class 12 Biology
NCERT Books for Class 12 Physics NCERT Books for Class 12 Chemistry
NCERT Books for Class 12 English

NCERT Books for Class 11

NCERT Books for Class 11 Maths NCERT Books for Class 11 Biology
NCERT Books for Class 11 Physics NCERT Books for Class 11 Chemistry
NCERT Books for Class 11 English

NCERT Books for Class 10

NCERT Books for Class 10 Maths NCERT Books for Class 10 Science
NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science NCERT Books for Class 10 English
NCERT Books for Class 10 Hindi

NCERT Books for Class 9

NCERT Books for Class 9 Maths NCERT Books for Class 9 Science
NCERT Books for Class 9 Social Science NCERT Books for Class 9 English
NCERT Books for Class 9 Hindi

NCERT Books for Class 8

NCERT Books for Class 8 Maths NCERT Books for Class 8 Science
NCERT Books for Class 8 Social Science

NCERT Books for Class 7

NCERT Books for Class 7 Maths NCERT Books for Class 7 Science
NCERT Books for Class 7 Social Science

NCERT Books for Class 6

NCERT Books for Class 6 Maths NCERT Books for Class 6 Science
NCERT Books for Class 6 Social Science

NCERT Books For Class 5

NCERT Books for Class 5 Maths NCERT Books for Class 5 EVS

NCERT Books for Class 4

NCERT Books for Class 4 Maths NCERT Books for Class 4 EVS

NCERT Books for Class 3

NCERT Books for Class 3 Maths NCERT Books for Class 3 EVS
NCERT Books for Class 3 English NCERT Books for Class 3 Hindi

NCERT Books for Class 2

NCERT Books for Class 2 Maths NCERT Books for Class 2 Hindi
NCERT Books for Class 2 English

NCERT Books for Class 1

NCERT Books for Class 1 Maths NCERT Books for Class 1 Hindi
NCERT Books for Class 1 English

3. NCERT Syllabus

Students should be well versed with the syllabus right at the beginning of the academic session. This will help them in knowing the topics that they will study in each subject during the entire year. Also, they can prepare an effective study plan for themselves. Referring to the NCERT Syllabus, students can easily track all topics they have covered till now and what needs to be completed. Thus, this helps them in finishing the syllabus on time so that they get adequate time for revision.

NCERT Syllabus for Class 12
NCERT Syllabus for Class 12 Maths NCERT Syllabus for Class 12 Biology
NCERT Syllabus for Class 12 Physics NCERT Syllabus for Class 12 Chemistry
NCERT Syllabus for Class 11
NCERT Syllabus for Class 11 Maths NCERT Syllabus for Class 11 Biology
NCERT Syllabus for Class 11 Physics NCERT Syllabus for Class 11 Chemistry
NCERT Syllabus for Class 10
NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Maths NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 Science
NCERT Syllabus for Class 9
NCERT Syllabus for Class 9 Maths NCERT Syllabus for Class 9 Science
NCERT Syllabus for Class 8
NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Maths NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Science
NCERT Syllabus for Class 7
NCERT Syllabus for Class 7 Maths NCERT Syllabus for Class 7 Science
NCERT Syllabus for Class 6
NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Maths NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Science

4. NCERT Question Papers

The question papers are prepared by the CBSE and other boards in accordance with the NCERT Board exam guidelines. Here, we have provided the question papers for Class 6 to 12. By solving them students will get an idea about the question paper pattern, types of questions asked, marks distribution and important topics. These question papers will be more helpful for the Class 10 and 12 board exam students.

NCERT Class 12 Question Papers NCERT Class 11 Question Papers
NCERT Class 10 Question Papers NCERT Class 9 Question Papers
NCERT Class 8 Question Papers NCERT Class 7 Question Papers
NCERT Class 6 Question Papers

5. NCERT Exemplars

The NCERT Exemplar problems from Class 8 to 12 are made available for the students with the aim of developing higher-order thinking and analytical skills among the students. These NCERT Exemplar problems are designed to help students brainstorm. Also, NCERT books have limited questions in the exercise, so, students can practise more questions related to a particular topic. To get the solutions to these NCERT exemplars, visit the link below;

NCERT Exemplar for Class 12
NCERT Exemplar Class 12 Maths NCERT Exemplar Class 12 Biology
NCERT Exemplar Class 12 Physics NCERT Exemplar Class 12 Chemistry
NCERT Exemplar Class 11
NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Maths NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Biology
NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Physics NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Chemistry
NCERT Exemplar Class 10
NCERT Exemplar Class 10 Maths NCERT Exemplar Class 10 Science
NCERT Exemplar Class 9
NCERT Exemplar Class 9 Maths NCERT Exemplar Class 9 Science
NCERT Exemplar Class 8
NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Science
NCERT Exemplar Class 7
NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Science
NCERT Exemplar Class 6
NCERT Exemplar Class 6 Maths NCERT Exemplar Class 6 Science

6. NCERT Model Question Papers

NCERT prepares model question papers for Class 10 and 12 and provides it to the CBSE. These model papers are prepared as per the guidelines issued by the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), 2005. Following the paper pattern of these model papers, the board exam paper for Class 10th and 12th are designed. So, students must go through these NCERT Model Questions Papers at least once from the link provided below. Going through them, they will get an idea about the expected question paper pattern. Also, these papers are provided by the NCERT itself. So, make the most of it by not missing any chance of scoring high marks in the board exams.

NCERT Class 10 Model Question Papers
NCERT Class 10 Hindi A Model Question Paper PDF NCERT Class 10 Hindi B Model Question Paper PDF
NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Model Question Paper PDF NCERT Class 10 Urdu Model Question Paper PDF
NCERT Class 12 Model Question Papers
NCERT Class 12 Hindi Core Model Question Paper PDF NCERT Class 12 Hindi Elective Model Question Paper PDF
NCERT Class 12 English Elective Model Question Paper PDF NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Model Question Paper PDF
NCERT Class 12 Maths Model Question Paper PDF NCERT Class 12 Biology Model Question Paper PDF
NCERT Class 12 Sanskrit Core Model Question Paper PDF NCERT Class 12 Sanskrit Elective Model Question Paper PDF
NCERT Class 12 Urdu Core Model Question Paper PDF NCERT Class 12 Urdu Elective Model Question Paper PDF
NCERT Class 12 Business Studies Model Question Paper PDF

7. NCERT Notes Online

Students must build a habit of making notes while studying. It helps them in remembering important points and formulas. Just merely going through the notes students recall all the concepts without going through the textbooks. NCERT Notes are helpful especially during revision. Students get everything written in a short and compiled form. So, here we have provided chapter wise NCERT Notes online for Maths and Science subjects for Class 7 to 12 students. Go through them and get key points of each chapter.

NCERT Notes for Class 12
NCERT Notes for Class 12 Maths NCERT Notes for Class 12 Biology
NCERT Notes for Class 12 Physics NCERT Notes for Class 12 Chemistry
NCERT Notes for Class 11
NCERT Notes for Class 11 Maths NCERT Notes for Class 11 Biology
NCERT Notes for Class 11 Physics NCERT Notes for Class 11 Chemistry
NCERT Notes for Class 10
NCERT Notes for Class 10 Maths NCERT Notes for Class 10 Science
NCERT Notes for Class 9
NCERT Notes for Class 9 Maths NCERT Notes for Class 9 Science
NCERT Notes for Class 8
NCERT Notes for Class 8 Maths NCERT Notes for Class 8 Science
NCERT Notes for Class 7
NCERT Notes for Class 7 Maths NCERT Notes for Class 7 Science
NCERT Notes for Class 6
NCERT Notes for Class 6 Maths NCERT Notes for Class 6 Science

8. NCERT Non-Print Material

NCERT aims to provide quality education to the students. The primary focus is to create the students’ interest in learning through Audios, Videos and animated scripts. In support of that, NCERT has provided the non printed material for all class students in digital format online.

The NCERT non-printed material includes:

  1. Multimedia Packages: These packages are developed by the DCETA, DEAA, and DESM. The multimedia packages are available on the below-mentioned topics and students can purchase them from the NCERT sales counter.
Topic Name Applicable for Class Price
Fractions Class 4 Rs 125/-
Locus Secondary Class Rs 150/-
Milestones in Genetics Class 9, 10, 11 and 12 Rs 110/-
Photosynthesis Class 9, 10, 11 and 12 Rs 150/-
Hierarchy of Biological Diversity and Organisation Class 9, 10, 11 and 12 Rs 150/-
Ray Optics Class 9, 10, 11 and 12 Rs 150/-
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Class 9, 10, 11 and 12 Rs 150/-
Wave Optics Class 9, 10, 11 and 12 Rs 150/-
ICT and Curriculum Develops Basic Skills for Computer Operations Rs 150/-
  1. School Kits: The school kits provide the information related to the list of experiments and activities related to the Science and Maths subjects for upper primary secondary and senior secondary students. Along with this, the details related to the description of kit items are also provided.
  2. Audio Programmes: Under this, the description of audio programs for different class students are given.
  3. Video Programmes: The video programs are also provided for the students to make them understand the difficult topics and concepts in an easy way.
  4. Scripts: Under this section, some of the topics are explained in a script format by relating them to the real world so that students get the concepts easily.
  5. Learning Objects: All the necessary study material required for the students to help them in learning are provided.
  6. Online Course: Some more online courses are provided to enhance and promote student creativity.
  7. Children’s Literature: This contains the literature books for students.
  8. Photographs: Some topics, especially of Biology, are well explained by the images and photos.
  9. Audio Books: Some of the difficult concepts are explained by the audiobook here.

9. NCERT E-Books for States

Other than CBSE, many states of India also follow the NCERT books. We have listed the names of these states below. After some time most of the states will start following the NCERT book in their schools.

  • Delhi (SCERT)
  • Haryana (SCERT)
  • Uttar Pradesh (SCERT)
  • Andhra Pradesh (SCERT)
  • Karnataka (SCERT)
  • Mizoram (SCERT)
  • Manipur (SCERT)

Functions of NCERT

NCERT is putting a continuous effort to improve the quality of education in India. Here, we have listed some of its  functions:

  • To undertake, encourage and coordinate research in areas connected with school education.
  • Preparing and publishing the supplementary material, textbook, newsletters, journals, etc.
  • Developing educational kits and multimedia digital materials.
  • Organizing pre-service and in-service training of teachers.
  • Developing and spreading innovative educational techniques and practices.
  • Collaborate and network with state educational departments, universities, NGOs and other educational institutions.
  • Act as a nodal agency for achieving the goals of the Universalisation of Elementary Education.
  • It conducts bilateral cultural exchange programs with other countries related to school education.
  • It interacts and works in collaboration with international organizations.
  • Offers various training facilities to educational personnel.

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Frequently Asked Questions on NCERT

Q1

What does NCERT mean?

The full form of NCERT is The National Council of Educational Research and Training. It is an autonomous organization of the Government of India which was established on 1 September 1961 as a literary, scientific and charitable Society under the Societies’ Registration Act. The books published by the NCERT is referred by the schools under CBSE as well as some other state boards of India. NCERT was set up to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and programmes for qualitative improvement in school education.

Q2

Are NCERT and CBSE the same?

CBSE or Central Board of Secondary Education is a board which is the governing body while NCERT or National Council of Educational Research and Training is the counsel. NCERT is also known as the publishing body or publisher. CBSE schools in India use textbooks published by the NCERT to teach the students.

Q3

What are the Study Materials provided by NCERT?

NCERT Solutions, NCERT Books, NCERT Syllabus, NCERT Question Papers, NCERT Exemplars, NCERT Model Question Papers, NCERT Notes, NCERT Non-Printed Material, NCERT E-Books for States etc. are some of the study materials provided by BYJU’S.

Q4

What is the full form of NCERT?

The full form NCERT is National Council of Educational Research and Training.

Q5

Does CBSE use NCERT?

Around 90% of books recommended by the central board are compiled by NCERT. The questions asked in Class 10 and 12 final exams are taken almost directly from the NCERT books. Not only the board exams but also the exams conducted in the other classes are dependent on NCERT books

Q6

What is NCERT Exemplar?

NCERT Exemplars are basically practice-books that contain additional questions of a higher level, apart from NCERT textbooks, and are meant for providing comprehensive and thorough learning. The NCERT exemplar books accommodate numerous conceptual sums, which cover not only CBSE board exams but also the competitive exams like JEE Mains and JEE advanced.

Q7

Where to download NCERT books?

The e-book of NCERT can be downloaded by the students from the official website of the NCERT as well as from the website of BYJU’S.

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