The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), an autonomous organisation assists and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and programmes for qualitative improvement in school education. The major objectives of NCERT and its constituent units are to: Undertake, promote and coordinate research in areas related to school education; prepare and publish model textbooks, supplementary material, newsletters, journals and develops educational kits, multimedia digital materials, etc. organise pre-service and in-service training of teachers; develop and disseminate innovative educational techniques and practices;collaborate and network with state educational departments, universities, NGOs and other educational institutions; act as a clearing house for ideas and information in matters related to school education; and act as a nodal agency for achieving the goals of Universalisation of Elementary Education. In addition to research, development, training, extension, publication and dissemination activities, NCERT is an implementation agency for bilateral cultural exchange programmes with other countries in the field of school education. The NCERT also interacts and works in collaboration with the international organisations, visiting foreign delegations and offers various training facilities to educational personnel from developing countries.

• 1. National Talent Search Exam. 2. Education Survey conducted: Concise Report (8th AISES), Provisional Statistics(8th AISES), 7th All India School Education Survey Reports, Manual on Statistical and Indicators of School Education, and Atlas of School Education. 3. The NCERT awards National awards for Innovative Practices and Experiments in Education for Schools and Teacher Education Institutions. 4. The NCERT organizes national level science exhibition every year where children showcase their talents in science and mathematics. 5. Media Audio-Video Programmes (09). 6. List of Publications: Academic books (246), Urdu textbooks (124), and NCERT General Publications (>700). 7. INSET Research Cafe 8. Flipbook (32), Online Textbooks (Appox. 137), E-Books of States/UTs, Vocational Curriculum and Vocational Textbooks, Other Publication (45), Journals and Periodicals (08), Non Print Materials, Childrens Books, Model Question Papers, School Kits, Exemplar Problems from Class 6 to 12, and Science laboratory Manuals.