Frequently Asked Questions on NCERT Books

 

What are NCERT books?

The books published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) are known as NCERT Books. NCERT brings out textbooks for Classes 1 to 12. The other publications include Supplementary Readers, Teachers’ Guide, Research Monographs, Books on Vocational Courses and Educational Journals.

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What is the difference between NCERT and CBSE books?

CBSE, or Central Board of Secondary Education, is a board which is a 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 students.

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Can I download NCERT books online?

The e-book of NCERT can be downloaded by the students from the official website of NCERT as well as from the website of Soft Earth Education's

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Where to buy NCERT books?

The NCERT books can be bought from the nearest bookstore. The e-book of the NCERT is provided on the official website of NCERT as well as on Our SEE website.

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Are NCERT books enough for JEE preparation?

NCERT books, undoubtedly, are the best reference books available for JEE preparation. However, when asked if NCERT books are all that we need for the preparation, the answer is NO. We can say that NCERT textbooks are essential, but not completely sufficient, for JEE preparation. Though 60-70 % of the questions appearing in the JEE exams are directly from the NCERT textbooks, these books lack the types of questions and MCQs that are asked in the exam. The NCERT books do not comprise enough problems of JEE difficulty level, hence, students should make sure that they refer to books containing multiple-choice questions of higher difficulty levels. Students appearing for the JEE Mains and Advance should also practise and solve the previous years’ question papers as well as sample papers. Since time management plays an important role in the Joint Entrance Examination, students should also learn to strictly manage time.