CBSE urges parents and schools to buy genuine NCERT textbooks to ensure quality learning resources
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, has issued a circular advising all CBSE-affiliated schools and parents to procure only genuine NCERT textbooks. The advisory highlights concerns about unauthorised sellers supplying counterfeit or fake textbooks at discounted rates.CBSE has emphasised that fake NCERT textbooks are often of inferior quality and may contain printing and content errors. Such discrepancies can affect students’ learning experience and academic performance. The Board has requested schools to counsel parents and ensure that any textbooks purchased meet official quality standards.Authorised sources for NCERT textbooksThe advisory specifies that NCERT textbooks should only be purchased through official channels. These include NCERT Regional Production & Distribution Centres (RPDCs), authorised vendors listed on the NCERT website, the NCERT Postal Supply Service, and the official NCERT Amazon storefront. Schools are encouraged to share these details with parents and students to prevent the circulation of counterfeit books.1. NCERT Regional Production & Distribution Centres (RPDCs)2. Authorised vendors listed on the NCERT website (www.ncert.nic.in)3. NCERT Postal Supply Service available on the NCERT portal4. Official NCERT Amazon storefront (amazon.in/NCERT)Regional RPDC contact details for assistanceFor assistance, CBSE has provided contact details for NCERT RPDCs across major cities:• Ahmedabad RPDC, NCERT, Navjivan Trust Building, P.O. Navjivan, Ahmedabad – 380014. Phone: 079-27541446, Mobile: 9327209081 (Shri Kapil Kanal)• Bengaluru RPDC, NCERT, 108, 100 Ft. Road, Hosakere Halli Extension, Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bengaluru – 560085. Phone: 080-26725740, Mobile: 8447438881 (Shri E. Lugun)• Guwahati RPDC, NCERT, CWC Campus, A.T. Road, Maligaon, Guwahati – 781011. Phone: 0361-2674869, Mobile: 9954091108 (Shri Subroto Paul)• Kolkata RPDC, NCERT, CWC Campus, Kishori Mohan Banerjee Road, Opposite Dhankal Bus Stop, P.O. Panihati, Kolkata – 700114. Phone: 033-25530454, Mobile: 9911688943 (Shri Geetesh Suhane)• Delhi Chief Business Manager, Publication Division, NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi – 110016. Phone: 011-26562708 / 9899536228, Email: cbm.ncert@nic.in, pdncert@gmail.comEnsuring academic integrity in schoolsSchools are requested to circulate this advisory among teachers, parents, and students. CBSE emphasises that procurement through authorised sources safeguards the integrity of academic materials and maintains the quality of education. By following these guidelines, schools can prevent the use of counterfeit textbooks and ensure that students have access to accurate and reliable learning resources.CBSE’s initiative aims to strengthen quality standards in education while protecting students from low-quality or incorrect textbooks. Compliance with this advisory is crucial for all CBSE-affiliated institutions across India.
