Core spine Official government / board source
NIOS Senior Secondary subject books (Class 12) National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
Exam-aligned self-learning material (SLM)
Best fit Class 12
Cost Free online; printed material may be part of enrolment services
Formats PDF lessons · Learner guides · Audio/video where available
Offline Download the exact registered subject set and practical instructions. NIOS level: Senior Secondary Course (Class 12 equivalent)
Subjects Languages Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology Humanities Commerce Computer Science Applied subjects Language and access English · Hindi · Urdu · Selected regional-language options
Self-learning lesson structure with exercises Subject-sized downloads support paced study PDF accessibility varies by subject and edition How to use this at home Check the learner's target course or entrance test before fixing the subject combination, especially where practical subjects are required. Study in two passes: learn and practise each registered lesson first, then retrieve, write under time and revisit the error log. Use it carefully: Senior Secondary is a Class 12 certification course rather than separate Class 11 and 12 book lists. Subject combinations, practicals and entrance-exam eligibility need separate checking. Core spine Official government / board source
NCERT textbooks PDF shelf (Classes 1–12) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Official national-curriculum textbooks
Best fit Classes 1–12
Cost Free official downloads
Formats Full-book PDF · Chapter PDF
Offline Download a full book or only the chapters needed. Subjects Languages Mathematics Environmental Studies Science Social Science Electives Language and access English · Hindi · Urdu · Additional languages for selected books
Chapter-sized downloads can reduce data use Print-friendly PDFs Accessibility and text extraction vary by edition How to use this at home Select one current class, subject and medium; download only the chapter being studied so the shelf does not become the plan. End reading with an output: narrate the idea, solve one fresh problem, draw a labelled diagram or apply it in a small project. Use it carefully: NCERT is a strong curriculum reference, but it does not automatically become the exam syllabus for a learner registered with NIOS or another board. Check the chosen certification route. Official supplement Official government / board source
ePathshala student library NCERT and CIET
eTextbooks and multimedia library
Best fit Classes 1–12
Cost Free
Formats ePub · Flipbook · PDF · Audio · Video · Interactive resources
Offline The app can carry downloaded books; availability depends on the asset. Subjects All school subjects Supplementary reading Audio/video enrichment Language and access English · Hindi · Urdu · Multiple Indian languages by asset
Zoom, bookmarks, highlights and notes in supported formats Can work with device text-to-speech tools Media alternatives vary by resource How to use this at home Search the exact class, subject and language, then save just the current book and one useful media asset. Use bookmarks or highlights during a short reading, close the device, and ask for a spoken, written or drawn explanation. Use it carefully: The library is broad. Filter by class, subject and language first, then save only a small weekly set so discovery does not replace learning. Official supplement Official government / board source
NCERT accessible learning resources CIET–NCERT
Accessible textbooks, audiobooks, Indian Sign Language and tactile-learning links
Best fit Classes 1–12
Cost Free official resources
Formats Accessible PDF · Audio · ISL video · Tactile-resource guide · Web directory
Offline Download support varies; save and test one confirmed accessible chapter before planning the week. Subjects School textbooks Early literacy Indian Sign Language Audiobooks Tactile maps Inclusive learning Language and access English · Hindi · Urdu · Indian Sign Language · Additional languages by resource
Directory links to read-aloud, ISL, audio and tactile options Modality and class coverage vary across collections Some resources need an app, assistive technology or adult setup How to use this at home Choose the learner’s access mode first—audio, ISL, read-aloud or tactile—then filter for the exact class and title. Test one chapter for independent navigation, save it on the usual device and keep only the format that reduces effort without reducing thinking. Use it carefully: This is a directory of different initiatives, not one consistent catalogue. Check the exact class, language, edition and assistive setup for each item. Reading library Official government / board source
Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya multilingual reading library Department of School Education and Literacy and National Book Trust
National digital library for non-textbook reading
Best fit Classes 1–12
Cost Free with registration
Formats Web reader · Mobile app · eBook
Offline Do not assume every title works offline; test saved access on the learner’s usual device. Subjects Picture books Fiction Biography Poetry Arts and culture Science and environment Language and access 22 Indian languages and English; title availability varies
Age-band, language and genre filters The current app lists text-to-speech, font-size and theme controls Accessibility quality can vary by title How to use this at home Filter by the learner’s age band and home language, then preselect two books instead of browsing during reading time. Use one as a read-aloud and one for independent reading; end with a retell, recommendation, sketch or short reflection. Use it carefully: Registration is required. This is reading enrichment rather than a curriculum spine, and the catalogue and app features can change. Official supplement Official government / board source
DIKSHA curriculum library and textbook QR resources NCERT, Ministry of Education and States/UTs
State-board and national digital learning platform
Best fit Classes 1–12
Cost Free
Formats Web lessons · PDF · ePub · Video · Audio · Interactive content
Offline Internally hosted content can be downloaded in the Android app for offline use. Subjects Board textbooks QR-linked lessons Practice Teacher and parent resources Language and access English · Hindi · Assamese · Bengali · Gujarati · Kannada · Marathi · Odia · Punjabi · Tamil · Telugu · Urdu
Guest access is available for much of the library Filters by board, class, subject and medium Accessibility varies because many organisations publish into the repository How to use this at home Filter by the learner's board or publisher, class, subject and medium—or scan the QR code in the exact textbook. Choose one asset for a named gap, then require a worked answer, retell or practical task away from the platform. Use it carefully: Publisher and board tags matter. Prefer NCERT or the learner's State/UT publisher and inspect the resource date; DIKSHA is a platform, not one uniform curriculum. Official supplement Official government / board source
CBSE Skill Education books and support material Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Official skill, vocational and project-learning books for the 2026–27 session
Best fit Classes 6–12
Cost Free official PDFs; project tools or materials may cost extra
Formats Student PDF · Practical handbook · Teacher handbook · Project material
Offline Download one current-session handbook and any required safety or practical guidance. Subjects Kaushal Bodh Employability Information technology Financial literacy AI and data Agriculture Healthcare Design thinking Language and access English and Hindi for selected materials; language coverage varies by subject
Class and subject groupings make the shelf searchable Many activities produce a practical portfolio artifact PDF size, tagging and language coverage vary How to use this at home Choose one age-appropriate module that matches a real interest or local opportunity; do not attempt the whole catalogue. Complete one project per term and keep the plan, artifact, feedback and reflection together as portfolio evidence. Use it carefully: These CBSE materials do not create CBSE or NIOS credit by themselves. Session-specific modules may assume tools, safety supervision or a facilitator. Practice Official government / board source
NCERT Exemplar Problems and laboratory manuals NCERT
Official extension problems and practical guidance
Best fit Classes 6–12
Cost Free official downloads
Formats PDF problem books · PDF laboratory manuals
Offline Download a chapter after the corresponding textbook unit is understood. Subjects Mathematics Science Physics Chemistry Biology Language and access English · Hindi for selected materials
Problem sets are organised by class and subject Works well in print Solutions should be used after an independent attempt How to use this at home Open the matching chapter only after the core idea is understood; mark the first attempt before viewing any solution. Put two missed problems in an error log and solve them again from a blank page several days later. Use it carefully: Exemplar problems are enrichment and practice, not a replacement for concept teaching. They are NCERT-aligned and may not mirror every NIOS assessment format. Exam support Official government / board source
SATHEE school and entrance-exam learning Ministry of Education and IIT Kanpur
Live/recorded classes, NCERT support and competitive-exam practice
Best fit Classes 9–12
Cost Free
Formats Live class · Recorded lecture · Practice problem · Mock test · NCERT solution
Offline Primarily online; save notes and permitted downloads rather than assuming full offline access. Subjects Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology JEE/NEET/CUET preparation Language and access English and Hindi content mix; check the selected course
Free registration is needed for many learning flows Recorded lessons can be replayed Practice and self-assessment sit beside lectures How to use this at home Register only for a course tied to the learner's board topic or target entrance test; do not copy the whole catalogue into the timetable. After one lesson or problem set, answer a board-style question from memory and add mistakes to the same revision log used for the core syllabus. Use it carefully: Use SATHEE after the board/NIOS core lesson. Many learning flows require an account, and competitive-exam depth can overwhelm a learner who still has a foundational gap. Official supplement Official government / board source
PM eVIDYA class-wise television and schedule CIET–NCERT, Ministry of Education
Class-specific educational television
Best fit Classes 1–12
Cost Free-to-air where the relevant DTH service is available
Formats DTH television · Online transmission schedule · Video archive links
Offline Television reception does not require internet; the schedule page does. Subjects NCERT-curriculum lessons Revision Special broadcasts Language and access Hindi · English · Regional-language programming varies by channel
Useful where mobile data is limited One class–one channel makes selection simple Captions and sign-language support vary by programme How to use this at home Check the class schedule in advance and write one question the programme should help answer. After the broadcast, turn it off and ask the learner to retrieve three ideas or solve one related problem unaided. Use it carefully: Broadcasts are scheduled and cannot respond to a child. Use them for one planned lesson or revision slot, not as an unattended full-day curriculum. 