Most UP Board textbooks see price hike up to 8 times, few get cheaper
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However, some books have become affordable. The UP Board has revised prices for several NCERT-based textbooks, bringing notable changes after seven years.
The price hike for UP Board textbooks, aligned with NCERT commissions, aims to encourage publishers and retailers to produce and sell the books. Despite the increase, UP Board textbooks remain cheaper than NCERT books. This move is expected to benefit over 1 crore students in more than 28,000 UP Board-affiliated schools by ensuring better availability of textbooks.
Among the textbooks for Class 9-12 that have become more expensive are English, Chemistry, and Sociology.
Despite these increases, UP Board books are still more affordable than NCERT textbooks in many subjects. For instance, books in subjects like Mathematics and Physics are being offered by the UP Board at prices significantly lower than their NCERT counterparts, ensuring continued accessibility for students.
Interestingly, the prices of some books have also been reduced. Class 12 Physics Part-1 has become cheaper this year. In Class 11, the psychology book 'Introduction to Psychology' has been made more affordable. The cost of two Physics textbooks in Class 11 has also been brought down. Likewise, the Geography book 'Fundamentals of Physical Geography' for Class 11 is now available at a lower rate, making these subjects easier to access for students from various backgrounds.
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The prices of several textbooks have seen significant hikes. The Class 9 English workbook, previously priced at Rs 9, will now cost Rs 84. Class 11 Chemistry Part-1 will be available for Rs 133, up from Rs 72. Meanwhile, Class 12 Sociology textbooks, which earlier cost Rs 19, will now be priced at Rs 167. Additionally, Class 12 English textbooks, formerly priced at Rs 18, will now cost Rs 79. Some textbooks have seen price reductions.
Class 12 Physics Part-1 is now available for Rs 43, down from Rs 64. Class 11's 'Introduction to Psychology' textbook is now priced at Rs 10, reduced from Rs 28. Additionally, two Class 11 Physics books have become cheaper by Rs 32. Class 11's geography book 'Fundamentals of Physical Geography' is now available for Rs 10, down from Rs 23.
The price revision and increased availability of UP Board books will provide relief to students, who can now access affordable textbooks. Previously, students had to rely on expensive private publisher books. With UP Board books being up to ten times cheaper, students can save money and access authorized study materials. NCERT books are also expected to hit the market soon.
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