India's national school-education platform — textbooks, videos and teacher courses. By NCERT (Ministry of Education, Government of India)
- Android
- iOS
- Web app
By the ToolsBharat teamLink checked 30 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
DIKSHA is a free app for Android, iOS and the web from NCERT (Ministry of Education, Government of India). India's national school-education platform — textbooks, videos and teacher courses. Download it only from play.google.com. The latest version we track is Android: auto-updates via Google Play · iOS 6.1.17. ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- Android: auto-updates via Google Play · iOS 6.1.17
- Publisher:
- NCERT (Ministry of Education, Government of India)
- Official site:
- diksha.gov.in
- Licence:
- Free — Free (Government of India)
- Requirements:
- Android (see Google Play listing); iOS 16.0 or later; any modern web browser
Our verdict
DIKSHA is the Ministry of Education's official platform for school education, run by NCERT and adopted by 36 states, UTs and central bodies. Students scan the QR codes printed in textbooks to open matching videos and practice, and teachers use it for training courses. Content works offline once downloaded and is available in many Indian languages. Google Play shows 5 crore+ (50M+) downloads.
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Key features
- Curriculum-aligned textbooks, videos and practice
- Opens content from QR codes in textbooks
- Teacher training courses and assessments
- Offline downloads and multiple Indian languages
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Pros
- Pro: Free and official
- Pro: State-board content as well as NCERT
- Pro: Offline use helps on patchy data
Cons
- Con: Content quality and depth vary by state
- Con: App can feel slow on low-end phones
- Con: Not a coaching or test-series app
What's new in Android: auto-updates via Google Play · iOS 6.1.17
See what changed in Android: auto-updates via Google Play · iOS 6.1.17 in the official release notes
Version history
Version Android: auto-updates via Google Play · iOS 6.1.17Latest
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- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Android, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Android (see Google Play listing); iOS 16.0 or later; any modern web browser
- Architecture
- Android phone, iPhone/iPad or any PC browser
Licence
- Type
- Free
- Licence
- Free (Government of India)
- Publisher
- diksha.gov.in
Where these facts come from
- Google Play — developer "NCERT"
- App Store (India) — seller "National Council of Educational Research and Training"
Checked 30 Oct 2026
FAQ
What are the QR codes in my textbook for?
They are DIKSHA 'energised textbook' codes. Scan one with the DIKSHA app to open videos and exercises for that chapter.
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Alternatives
- Khan AcademyAndroid: auto-updates via Google Play · iOS 8.5.2 · FreeFree maths and science lessons mapped to NCERT/CBSE, in Hindi and English. Official No bundlesAvailable on Android, iOS, Web app
- ePathshalaAndroid: auto-updates via Google Play · iOS 2.8 · FreeOfficial NCERT e-textbooks, audio and video — free. Official No bundlesAvailable on Android, iOS, Web app
DIKSHA
Android: auto-updates via Google Play · iOS 6.1.17 · Not stated