Middle school students across the country start the academic year without the new NCERT textbooks, as delays continue in the printing and distribution process. The updated textbooks, based on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023, are yet to reach many schools even as the new session begins in April.
Last year, students received the revised textbooks only in July—three months late—and the same issue appears to repeat in 2025. The delay affects learning schedules and curriculum planning in both public and private schools.
Key points:
- NCERT textbooks for middle school are delayed again in 2025
- Updated books based on NCF 2023 are not yet available in schools
- Students and teachers start the session without access to new learning material
- Last year’s textbooks were also delayed and released only in July
The delay raises concerns about timely access to curriculum changes and impacts academic preparedness. According to reports, printing and distribution challenges are among the main reasons behind the lag. For more details, visit NCERT.