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NCERT Pirated Textbooks: A printing press in Haryana was also raided and a larger number of printing plates were seized.

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), responsible for textbook preparation, teacher training and curriculum development has published over 220 crore textbooks since their establishment in 1963. Recently, NCERT has noticed widespread piracy of its textbooks across India and has started to take proactive measures against those responsible.

A recorded 29 FIRs were filed against several printers, warehouse owners, and retailers of pirated NCERT textbooks. As per the notification issued by the Ministry of Education, more than 5 lakh pirated NCERT textbooks, machinery and printing paper worth over Rs. 20 lakh has been seized by the police authorities.

Recently, NCERT collaborated with the UP Police to curb textbook piracy and arrested eight individuals on the spot. The accused were found in possession of over 1.8 lakh pirated NCERT textbooks, valued at more than ₹2 crore.

A printing press in Haryana was also raided and a larger number of printing plates were seized.

NCERT has taken various measures to curb the menace of pirated textbooks and to reduce the loss caused.

1. NCERT has focused on improvement the quality of paper and printing of NCERT textbooks.

2. NCERT is making sure that textbooks are printed on time and available in sufficient quantities in the market.

3. Strict action is being taken against those involved in printing, distributing, or selling pirated NCERT books.

4. Legal steps have been taken against a paper mill in Kashipur that was producing fake NCERT watermarked paper.

5. NCERT textbooks are now also available on major e-commerce platforms, sold at MRP with no delivery charges.

6. A new tech-based anti-piracy solution, developed by IIT Kanpur, has been introduced in NCERT textbooks. It has already been tested on 1 million copies of one title, and will be rolled out across all titles next academic year, replacing the old watermark system that is now outdated and easily duplicated.

NCERT Pirated Textbooks: A printing press in Haryana was also raided and a larger number of printing plates were seized.

 National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), responsible for textbook preparation, teacher training and curriculum development has published over 220 crore textbooks since their establishment in 1963. Recently, NCERT has noticed widespread piracy of its textbooks across India and has started to take proactive measures against those responsible.

A recorded 29 FIRs were filed against several printers, warehouse owners, and retailers of pirated NCERT textbooks. As per the notification issued by the Ministry of Education, more than 5 lakh pirated NCERT textbooks, machinery and printing paper worth over Rs. 20 lakh has been seized by the police authorities.

Recently, NCERT collaborated with the UP Police to curb textbook piracy and arrested eight individuals on the spot. The accused were found in possession of over 1.8 lakh pirated NCERT textbooks, valued at more than ₹2 crore.

A printing press in Haryana was also raided and a larger number of printing plates were seized.

NCERT has taken various measures to curb the menace of pirated textbooks and to reduce the loss caused.

1. NCERT has focused on improvement the quality of paper and printing of NCERT textbooks.

2. NCERT is making sure that textbooks are printed on time and available in sufficient quantities in the market.

3. Strict action is being taken against those involved in printing, distributing, or selling pirated NCERT books.

4. Legal steps have been taken against a paper mill in Kashipur that was producing fake NCERT watermarked paper.

5. NCERT textbooks are now also available on major e-commerce platforms, sold at MRP with no delivery charges.

6. A new tech-based anti-piracy solution, developed by IIT Kanpur, has been introduced in NCERT textbooks. It has already been tested on 1 million copies of one title, and will be rolled out across all titles next academic year, replacing the old watermark system that is now outdated and easily duplicated.

NEET UG 2025: The objection facility allows candidates to contest discrepancies in the provisional key.

 The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the objection window for the NEET UG 2025 provisional answer key tomorrow. Candidates who appeared for the medical entrance exam can challenge the answer key by visiting the official website – neet.nta.nic.in.

The objection facility allows candidates to contest discrepancies in the provisional key. Each challenge costs Rs 200 per question, and must be submitted with valid supporting documents.

How To Challenge NEET UG 2025 Answer Key

• Visit the official website – neet.nta.nic.in
• Click on “Display OMR Answer Sheet / Challenge Recorded Response and Answer Key”
• Log in using your Application Number and Password
• Enter the captcha code and submit
• Check the NTA’s correct option under the “Correct Option” column
• Select your preferred answer to challenge a question
• Upload supporting documents in a single PDF file
• Click on “Save your Claim”
• Review all challenges and click “Save your Claim and Pay Fee Finally”
• Pay the fee of Rs 200 per question challenged
• Download and print the payment receipt for your records

Important Guidelines

• All objections will be reviewed by a panel of subject experts.
• If a challenge is found valid, the answer key will be revised accordingly.
• Final results will be prepared based on the revised answer key.
• NTA will not inform candidates individually about the status of their objections.
• The decision of the NTA is final and binding.

For queries, candidates can contact the NTA Helpdesk at 011-40759000 / 011-69227700 or email neetug2025@nta.ac.in.

NEET UG 2025: Exam Pattern 

The NEET UG 2025 exam featured 180 compulsory questions across three sections – Physics (45 questions), Chemistry (45), and Biology (90) (including Botany and Zoology). Conducted in offline mode using OMR sheets, the exam lasted for 3 hours.

Each correct response carries 4 marks, and 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. The total marks are 720.

Candidates are advised to complete their answer key challenges before the deadline and keep checking the official website for updates on final results.

JNVST Class 6 Admission 2026: Students must be born between May 1, 2014, and July 31, 2016

JNVST Class 6 Admission 2026: The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has officially started the registration process for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026 for admission to Class 6 for the academic session 2026-27. Eligible students can apply through the official website, navodaya.gov.in. The last date to submit applications is July 29, 2025.

Direct Link To Apply

JNVST Class 6 Admission 2026: Steps To Apply 

Step 1: Go to the official website: cbseitms.rcil.gov.in
Step 2: Click on the Class 6 application link under the “Important News” section
Step 3: Register by entering all required details
Step 4: Log in to complete the online application form
Step 5: Upload documents and submit the application
Step 6: Download and save the confirmation form

Required Documents (In JPG format)

• Candidate’s signature (10-100 KB)
• Parent’s signature (10-100 KB)
• Candidate’s photo (10-100 KB)
• Certificate signed by parent, candidate, and verified by school head (50-300 KB)
• Residence certificate (if Aadhaar is not available)

Eligibility Criteria

• Students must be born between May 1, 2014, and July 31, 2016
• Must not have repeated Class 6 during the academic session 2025-26

Rural And Urban Eligibility

• 75% of seats are reserved for rural candidates
• Rural students must have completed Classes 3, 4, and 5 in a government/recognised rural school in the same district of application
• Students who attended any part of Classes 3-5 in an urban school will be considered urban candidates

JNVST 2026 Exam Pattern

Mental Ability: 40 questions, 50 marks (60 minutes)
Arithmetic: 20 questions, 25 marks (30 minutes)
Language: 20 questions, 25 marks (30 minutes)
Total: 80 questions, 100 marks

Admission to Class 6 is merit-based, and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas follow the three-language formula while promoting national integration. For detailed information and updates, visit navodaya.gov.in.

The CUET UG 2025 exams were conducted from May 13 to June 3, 2025, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at centers across India and abroad.

CUET UG Result 2025: The Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (CUET UG) 2025, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), ended on June 3. Now, candidates can expect the provisional answer key to be released soon.

Once it is available, students who took the exam can check the answer key on the official NTA website: exams.nta.ac.in. 

After reviewing objections raised by students, NTA will release the final answer key and CUET UG 2025 result.

How to Check CUET UG 2025 Result

Step 1. Go to the CUET website: cuet.nta.nic.in
Step 2. Click on the “Download CUET UG 2025 Result” link
Step 3. Enter your application number and date of birth or password
Step 4. View your result on the screen
Step 5. Download and save a copy for future use

CUET UG 2025: Exam Date

The CUET UG 2025 exams were conducted from May 13 to June 3, 2025, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at centers across India and abroad. The exam covered 37 subjects, including 13 language options, 23 domain-specific subjects, and one General Aptitude Test. 

The examination was available in 13 Indian languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

CUET UG 2025: Eligibility Criteria

There was no age limit for appearing in CUET UG 2025. Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2025 are eligible to apply. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official CUET websites – nta.ac.in and cuet.nta.nic.in – for the latest updates.

Now, students with a 3-year bachelor’s degree in any subject (like arts, commerce, science, or more) can apply.

Earlier, only students with a 4-year degree (mostly engineering) or a master’s degree were eligible.

IIT Bombay’s Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) has made a big change for its MBA program starting with the 2025-27 batch. Now, students with a 3-year bachelor’s degree in any subject (like arts, commerce, science, or more) can apply. Earlier, only students with a 4-year degree (mostly engineering) or a master’s degree were eligible. This new rule is a step towards inclusivity, giving students from different backgrounds an equal chance to apply and succeed in the program.

New Eligibility Criteria for MBA 2025-27 (Indian Candidates):

To apply for the MBA programme, candidates need to meet the following requirements:

Bachelor’s degree: A bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWD candidates) or a minimum CPI of 6.5 (6 for SC/ST/PWD candidates) from a recognized Indian university or institution.

Recognised institutions: The degree should be from institutions incorporated by an act of parliament or state legislature, deemed universities under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, AICTE, AIU, or a reputed foreign university.

Final year students: Candidates in their final year of degree or awaiting results can also apply, but they must have secured an aggregate of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWD candidates) or equivalent in their latest completed exam.

Valid CAT score: Candidates should have a valid CAT score.

Admission: Admission will be subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

Previous Year (2024) Criteria

• Only four-year bachelor’s degree or master’s degree holders were eligible.
• Same minimum marks and CPI requirements.

Admission Process

The admission process for the MBA programme at IIT Bombay is a two-phase process. The first phase involves shortlisting candidates for a Personal Interview (PI) based on their valid CAT scores, academic performance, and work experience. The final selection is made based on a composite score that includes the CAT score, academic background, work experience, and performance in the PI. This comprehensive approach ensures that candidates are evaluated on multiple parameters to assess their suitability for the programme

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