{"id":26420,"date":"2026-06-25T11:17:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T05:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/ncert-flags-circulation-of-pirated-textbooks-fake-class-ix-social-science-book-across-social-media-networks\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T11:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T05:47:46","slug":"ncert-flags-circulation-of-pirated-textbooks-fake-class-ix-social-science-book-across-social-media-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/hi\/ncert-flags-circulation-of-pirated-textbooks-fake-class-ix-social-science-book-across-social-media-networks\/","title":{"rendered":"NCERT flags circulation of pirated textbooks, fake Class IX Social Science book across social media networks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\"><video-embed value=\"false\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ihgno clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-131982584,imgsize-56438,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/ncert-warns-students-over-fake-class-ix-textbooks-circulating-on-social-media-platforms.jpg\" alt=\"NCERT flags circulation of pirated textbooks, fake Class IX Social Science book across social media networks\" title=\"NCERT warns students over fake Class IX textbooks circulating on social media platforms\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"NCERT warns students over fake Class IX textbooks circulating on social media platforms\">NCERT warns students over fake Class IX textbooks circulating on social media platforms<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>NEW DELHI: National Council of Educational Research and Training NCERT has reported circulation of unauthorised and pirated copies of its textbooks in both print and digital formats across multiple platforms in India.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>It said a fake version of the Class IX Social Science textbook Part 1 Understanding Society India &amp; Beyond is being circulated through social media channels websites and messaging groups without approval from the Council.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Caution against fake NCERT textbooks<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/>NCERT clarified that textbooks are published printed and released only through official channels and no book is authorised for circulation before release.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>It added that such unauthorised content may be inaccurate incomplete tampered with or fabricated and should not be relied upon by students teachers parents or the general public.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Official sources for NCERT textbooks<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>Stakeholders have been advised to access NCERT textbooks only through official sources including <a href=\"http:\/\/ncert.nic.in\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">NCERT website<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/epathshala.ncert.gov.in\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">ePathshala<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ncertbooks.ncert.gov.in\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">NCERT textbooks portal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ncertbooks.ncert.gov.in\/static\/NCERT_VENDOR_LIST.pdf\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">vendor list<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ncert.nic.in\/textbook.php\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">soft copies<\/a>. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Legal action and reporting<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>NCERT said it is taking legal action against individuals and entities involved in piracy and circulation of fake content under the Copyright Act 1957 and other applicable laws and urged the public to report unauthorised activity via secy.ncert@nic.in<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/>The Council reiterated that no textbook is authorised for circulation before official release and that all stakeholders must avoid unverified links apps and messaging groups claiming to provide NCERT materials or pre release content.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/>Digital copies are available free of cost on official NCERT platforms and authorised systems ensuring students and teachers have access to verified learning material without reliance on third party sources.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/>Unauthorised reproduction distribution and digital circulation of NCERT copyrighted material is illegal and punishable under the Copyright Act 1957.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"39\"\/>Students parents and teachers are advised to verify all educational content only from verified NCERT sources and disregard any claims circulating on social media websites or messaging platforms.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/>NCERT is coordinating with relevant authorities to identify sources of fake content and restrict access to unauthorised distribution channels.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"44\"\/>All stakeholders are encouraged to rely on NCERT official website ePathshala and authorised vendors for authentic textbooks and to report suspicious links promptly to prevent misinformation and safeguard academic integrity across schools and digital learning platforms in the country ensuring students and educators access verified content through trusted government resources at all times without relying on unverified third party distribution channels online across India now.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"46\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/education\/news\/ncert-flags-circulation-of-pirated-textbooks-fake-class-ix-social-science-book-across-social-media-networks\/articleshow\/131982316.cms\">Source link 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