NCERT has made these major changes to the syllabus in 2025, and it's crucial for you to know about them.
NCERT has taken several important decisions in 2025. The main objective of NCERT is that students should not just rote learn, but also learn to think, understand, and acquire skills that will be useful in life.
The year 2025 is now in its final stages, and the new academic session 2026 is about to begin. In such a situation, it becomes extremely important for millions of school students, parents, and teachers across the country to know what major changes NCERT has made to school textbooks and the syllabus this year. In fact, after the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP 2020), the Indian education system is undergoing rapid transformation. Now, education will not be limited to textbooks alone; instead, the focus is on providing children with practical knowledge, holistic development, local culture, history, and job-oriented education.
In this direction, NCERT has taken several important decisions in 2025. The main objective of NCERT is that students should not just rote learn, but also learn to think, understand, and acquire skills that will be useful in life. For this reason, the syllabus has been simplified, several old chapters have been removed, and many new, interesting, and useful topics have been added. So, let's find out what major changes NCERT has made to the syllabus in 2025.
What major changes has NCERT made to the syllabus in 2025?
NCERT made necessary changes to history textbooks at the beginning of 2025. Several chapters related to the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal period have either been removed or shortened and revised. Now, more emphasis is being placed on topics such as the history of ancient India, the contributions of tribal and indigenous communities, Indian scientists and their work, and Indian culture and civilization. A new section has been added to better explain history, which has been called the "Dark Ages of History." Also, new textbooks for classes 4, 5, 7, and 8 have been released for the academic session 2025-26. These books feature simpler and more engaging language, new and modern content replacing the old material, and several books have even had their titles changed.
Emphasis on Skill-Based Learning
Under the new education policy, skill-based or vocational education is being introduced from Class 6 onwards. This means that students will not only read books, but will also learn to work, create projects, and acquire practical skills, connecting their studies to employment and real life. The aim is to boost students' confidence, instill a work ethic, and prepare them for the future. Furthermore, to promote the "Vocal for Local" and "Self-Reliant India" initiatives, NCERT has incorporated indigenous modules into the textbooks. NCERT has also launched two special modules on Operation Sindoor for students from Classes 3 to 12. To bridge the gap between the old and new syllabi, NCERT has introduced bridge courses and has completely updated the textbooks for Classes 4, 5, 7, and 8.
