What does NCERT mean in EDUCATIONAL

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous body of the Government of India that works to promote and support excellence in education. Its role includes developing curricula, producing teaching materials, conducting research and facilitating academic exchanges to ensure continuity and improvement in quality of education.

The members of NCERT include eminent educationists and eminent persons from different disciplines including economists, anthropologists, sociologists etc. who are appointed by Government of India after a rigorous selection process.

The main objectives of NCERT include development and publication of model textbooks for school level students, providing training for and upgrading teachers' knowledge base, conducting research in various areas related to educational development, assisting states in formulation of curriculum reforms etc.

NCERT has a major role in framing the Indian educational system by designing curricula for various classes which results in uniformity among different schools across the nation. It also helps impart new skills and knowledge among teachers through training programmes which keep them abreast with changing times.

Yes, NCERT certifies certain courses such as Postgraduate Diploma courses in Educational Management & Leadership (PGDEML) etc. However, other certificate courses like Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education (DECCE), Bachelors & Masters Programmes (BMP/MMP) are run by affiliated organizations.

Yes, it has its own campus called ‘NCERT Campus' located at Sri Aurobindo Marg near Delhi University north campus in New Delhi where its headquarters are situated along with few other institutes affiliated to it such as Centre for Educational Technology (CET).