CBSE Syllabus and NCERT Syllabus, Know How are They Different?

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In our daily academic life, we use the term Syllabus whether you are students of class 1 or preparing for government exams. The first and foremost requirement is to understand what exactly the exam requires, and what is the Syllabus of the exam. Yet, many don’t know the exact definition of a Syllabus. 

A syllabus is a document that contains all the pertinent details of a particular course. It includes a list of the subjects you will cover as well as the deadlines for any homework assignments, such as tests, quizzes, or examinations. The most common search on the internet is CBSE Syllabus and NCERT Syllabus.

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Many believe that these are inter-related concepts but these both are different concepts. 

CBSE is the abbreviation for Central Board of Secondary Education. NCERT stands for National Council of Education Research and Training. Read how these two organisation is different; Difference between CBSE and NCERT.  When it comes to finding out the appropriate syllabus then many get confused about CBSE Syllabus and NCERT Syllabus. Know the clear difference between CBSE Syllabus and NCERT syllabus below. 

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CBSE Syllabus Vs NCERT Syllabus, Know the Difference 

The main difference between  CBSE and NCERT is that the CBSE is governing body whereas NCERT is the publishing body. From the perspective of a student, the main distinction between the NCERT syllabus and the CBSE syllabus is that when we sit for exams, we adhere to the NCERT books and prepare for the exam, whereas the CBSE syllabus refers to the entire CBSE-related syllabus, which we don't do because we are aware that the NCERT textbooks cover the majority of the CBSE Board's curriculum and account for 80% of the exam. Know the difference between Syllabus and Curriculum.  
 

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Who uses NCERT textbooks?

Except for a few courses, NCERT-published textbooks are prescribed for grades I to XII by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

What is the benefits of preparing boards exam with the help of NCERT books?

It is authentic, provides a comprehensive understanding of each topic and strengths your foundational base. 

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