Navneet Education Limited was named CBSE Publisher of the Year 2026 at the World Education Summit 2026, organised by Elets in New Delhi on 15 October 2026. It is the company’s third consecutive win. Its books and digital resources now reach 10 million+ students and 2 lakh+ teachers across 40,000+ schools in India.
Key takeaways
- Navneet Education won CBSE Publisher of the Year for the third consecutive year.
- The CBSE portfolio has 1,000+ titles, with 10 new ones this academic year, including CT & AI handbooks built with IIT Gandhinagar.
- NavneetAI, TopSchool (LMS), TopClass, TopAssess and NITYA teacher training sit alongside the books.
- The 2030 plan: 30% year-on-year CBSE growth and 300+ new products.
What is the CBSE Publisher of the Year 2026 recognition?
Navneet Education Limited received the title at the World Education Summit 2026, organised by Elets, in New Delhi. The recognition reflects an expanding CBSE K-12 portfolio, a focus on pedagogical innovation, and a growing emphasis on AI in classroom education.
What did Navneet add to its CBSE portfolio this year?
Ten new titles joined a catalogue of 1,000+. Three stand out:
- Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence (CT & AI) handbooks, developed with IIT Gandhinagar. They introduce students to foundational AI concepts and problem-solving skills.
- Vocational Education Project Book, based on NCERT’s Kaushal Bodh. It supports learning through hands-on projects and practical skills.
- Knowledge Fiesta, a General Knowledge coursebook series covering historical and contemporary themes, plus current affairs.
All of this sits under RISE, Navneet’s CBSE imprint. RISE offers NCF-aligned coursebooks, practice books, skill-based books and supplementary resources. Across relevant series, the content builds competency, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) awareness and subject integration.
How is Navneet bringing AI into the classroom?
Through NavneetAI, the company is building AI-powered classroom education that aims to make AI accessible, meaningful and responsible for students and teachers. The CT & AI handbooks bring the same thinking into print, so students learn how AI works before they use it.
Where do the LMS and digital classroom fit in?
NAVNEET TOPTECH is Navneet’s EdTech division. It builds the digital layer on top of the curriculum:
- TopSchool: a smart LMS for running the school.
- TopClass: a digital classroom solution for teaching.
- TopAssess: an AI-powered assessment tool.
- TopSeries: Coursebooks for preschool and Grades 1 to 8.
For a CBSE school, that means curriculum, classroom and assessment can come from one partner instead of three.
How does Navneet support teachers?
A curriculum only works if teachers are ready to teach it. Navneet’s resources reach 2 lakh+ teachers today. NITYA, the Teacher Training Program, is the dedicated route for teacher development.
How far does Navneet’s reach go?
Navneet Education was founded in 1959. Today its resources reach 10 million+ students, 2 lakh+ teachers and 40,000+ schools across India, spanning CBSE, Maharashtra and Gujarat State Board curricula.
What is Navneet’s 2030 ambition?
Harshil Gala, President, CBSE & EdTech at Navneet Education Limited, said: “As we look towards 2030, our ambition is to strengthen our national CBSE presence, achieve 30% year-on-year growth in our CBSE business, and introduce 300+ new products to our portfolio.”
Alongside that growth, the company is accelerating AI-powered classroom innovation to give students more meaningful learning and teachers better tools.
What does this mean for CBSE schools?
- Curriculum fit: NCF-aligned content with SEL, SDGs and skills built in.
- AI readiness: structured AI and computational thinking content, not a one-off workshop.
- Teacher support: training and digital tools that ease daily teaching and assessment.
Want to see how the pieces work together in your school?
Book a free demo of Navneet TopSchool – www.navneettoptech.com
FAQs
Q1. Who won CBSE Publisher of the Year 2026?
Navneet Education Limited, at the World Education Summit 2026, organised by Elets.
Q2. When and where was it presented?
On 15 October 2026 in New Delhi.
Q3. How many times has Navneet won this title?
Three consecutive years, including 2026.
Q4. How many CBSE titles does Navneet have?
1,000+, including 10 new ones for the current academic year.
Q5. What is NavneetAI?
Navneet’s initiative for AI-powered classroom education, built to make AI accessible, meaningful and responsible for students and teachers.
Q6. Does Navneet offer digital tools as well as books?
Yes. NAVNEET TOPTECH offers TopSchool (LMS), TopClass (digital classroom) and TopAssess (AI-powered assessment).
Q7. How many schools does NAVNEET TOPTECH reach?
40,000+ schools across India, with 10 million+ students and 2 lakh+ teachers.
Source: Navneet Education press release, 15 October 2026 (ANI, The Hindu, The Print, The Wire, Entrepreneur India)
