The National Council of Educational Research and Training has been declared a “Deemed to be University” under a distinct category by the Ministry of Education.
The status was granted based on the recommendation of the University Grants Commission Expert Committee.
NCERT can now start research programmes, doctoral (PhD) courses, and innovative academic programmes.
NCERT is an autonomous body established in 1961 to improve school education in India.
It develops textbooks, research, and policies for both the Central and State governments.