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Question 1

What major changes has NCERT made after NEP 2020?

Accepted Answer

NCERT has revised textbooks to align with NEP 2020. Key changes include syllabus rationalisation, introduction of new textbooks for Classes 3 and 6. NCERT changes for class 4,5,7,8 are in progress. The NCERT updates are majorly in subjects such as Social Science and Political Science content, emphasis on Indian Knowledge Systems, and reduced content load.

Question 2

Why did NCERT remove 30% of the syllabus in 2022?

Accepted Answer

This was part of syllabus rationalisation to reduce student stress, especially post-Covid, and to eliminate duplication of topics. Chapters on events like the Emergency, Cold War, Gujarat riots, and Mughal courts were among those removed.

Question 3

How are NCERT changes helping students?

Accepted Answer

The NCERT changes make learning lighter, more engaging, and relevant. Students now study updated content on modern schemes such as Digital India, gain exposure to coding in Class 6, and connect with cultural heritage through yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedic maths.

Question 4

What is the link between NEP 2020 and NCERT updates?

Accepted Answer

NEP 2020 is the guiding framework. Its priorities such as the 5+3+3+4 education structure, foundational literacy and numeracy, holistic and multidisciplinary learning, and vocational integration are being implemented through NCERT’s revised curriculum and textbooks.

Question 5

When will new NCERT textbooks be available for all classes?

Accepted Answer

New textbooks for Classes 3 and 6 were released in 2024. Updates for other grades are being rolled out in phases over subsequent academic years.

Question 6

How are teachers being supported during these changes?

Accepted Answer

NCERT has launched “Bridge Programmes” for teachers in CBSE, KVS, and NVS schools to help them adapt to new pedagogical approaches and ensure smooth implementation of revised content.

Question 7

Why was the periodic table removed from Class 9 NCERT textbooks?

Accepted Answer

The periodic table has not been removed permanently. It has been shifted to Class 11, where it aligns better with advanced chemistry concepts.

Question 8

How has the Social Science curriculum changed?

Accepted Answer

Key changes include using “Bharat” interchangeably with “India,” replacing “Ancient History” with “Classical History,” and integrating Indian Knowledge Systems across subjects.

Question 9

What new content has been added in NCERT Class 6 books?

Accepted Answer

The Class 6 curriculum now includes basic coding concepts in Computer Science and a stronger focus on Indian heritage in Social Science, along with updates across other subjects.

Question 10

How much of NCERT syllabus has been reduced?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 30% of the syllabus was rationalised in 2022 to ease student burden, especially during the Covid-19 recovery phase.

Question 11

Which modern government schemes are now part of NCERT textbooks?

Accepted Answer

Textbooks now mention initiatives like Digital India, Make in India, and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, helping students connect classroom knowledge with current national programs.

Question 12

How are NCERT textbooks promoting cultural heritage?

Accepted Answer

NCERT textbooks now introduce students to yoga, Ayurveda, Vedic mathematics, and traditional knowledge systems, instilling cultural pride alongside modern learning.

Question 13

How can schools access NCERT-aligned digital content?

Accepted Answer

Schools can partner with digital content providers such as iDream Education, who have already integrated the updated NCERT curriculum into digital content for seamless classroom use.

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