NewsIMTS5 regional distribution centers have been listed by CBSE in a recent notification urging parents and students to purchase only genuine NCERT textbooks. The advisory warns against counterfeit books sold at discounted rates by unauthorized sellers, noting these often contain printing and content errors that affect learning. CBSE has advised that textbooks should only be purchased through official channels including NCERT Regional Production & Distribution Centres in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Kolkata and Delhi, authorized vendors on the NCERT website, NCERT Postal Supply Service, and the official NCERT Amazon storefront. Schools have been asked to share this information with parents to prevent circulation of fake textbooks. The board emphasized that genuine textbooks meet quality standards necessary for proper education. (Updated 14 Nov 2025, 14:13 IST; source: link)
CBSE Warns Against Fake NCERT Textbooks
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an advisory warning parents and students about counterfeit NCERT textbooks in the market. These fake books, often sold at discounted prices by unauthorized sellers, contain printing errors and incorrect content that can harm students' learning. The board emphasized that genuine textbooks maintain quality standards necessary for proper education. Parents should be careful when purchasing textbooks, especially from unknown sources or when offered at unusually low prices, as these could be signs of counterfeit materials.
How to Purchase Genuine NCERT Textbooks
CBSE has listed official channels where students and parents can buy authentic NCERT textbooks. These include five regional production and distribution centers located in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Kolkata, and Delhi. Other authorized sources include vendors listed on the NCERT website, the NCERT Postal Supply Service, and the official NCERT storefront on Amazon. Schools have been instructed to share this information with parents to prevent the circulation of fake textbooks. Using these official channels ensures students receive accurate learning materials that follow the approved curriculum.
Key Points
- 5 regional distribution centers have been listed by CBSE in a recent notification urging parents and students to purchase only genuine NCERT textbooks.
- The advisory warns against counterfeit books sold at discounted rates by unauthorized sellers, noting these often contain printing and content errors that affect learning.
- Schools have been asked to share this information with parents to prevent circulation of fake textbooks.
