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Online Databases

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)

http://nptel.iitm.ac.in

NPTEL, a joint venture of IITs and IISc, funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, was launched in 2003 to provide quality education nationwide. It offers over 600 courses for certification each semester across 22 disciplines.

Largest online repository of courses in engineering, basic sciences, and selected humanities and management subjects.
YouTube channel with 1.3 billion views and over 40 lakh subscribers.
Over 56,000 hours of video content, transcribed and subtitled.
Most accessed library of peer-reviewed educational content globally.
Translation of over 12,000 hours of English transcripts into regional Indian languages.

Download lessons at http://nptel.iitm.ac.in. For video courses, use the "download" tab to access lectures in MP4, FLV, or 3GP formats via mirror links. Videos are also available on http://www.youtube.com/iit for download using browser add-ons.

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e-PG Pathshala

https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in

An initiative by MHRD under its National Mission on Education through ICT, executed by UGC. It offers high-quality, curriculum-based, interactive e-content in 70 subjects across social sciences, arts, humanities, natural and mathematical sciences, linguistics, and languages, developed by experts from Indian universities and R&D institutes.

SWAYAM PRABHA

https://www.swayamprabha.gov.in

A group of 22 DTH channels telecasting high-quality educational programs 24/7 using the GSAT-15 satellite. New content is added daily for at least 4 hours, repeated 5 times, allowing flexible viewing. Content is provided by NPTEL, IITs, UGC, CEC, and IGNOU, with the INFLIBNET Centre maintaining the web portal.

MIT Open Learning Library

https://ocw.mit.edu

Home to selected educational content from MIT OpenCourseWare and MITx courses, available free to anyone worldwide at any time.

Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

https://doaj.org

A unique index of diverse open access journals globally, driven by a community ensuring quality content is freely available. DOAJ’s criteria are a gold standard for open access publishing, with team members in 45 countries speaking 36 languages.

Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB)

https://www.doabooks.org

Aims to increase discoverability of open access books. Publishers provide metadata for academic, peer-reviewed open access books. Built on the open-source DSpace 6 platform, metadata is harvestable to maximize dissemination, visibility, and impact.

JSTOR

https://www.jstor.org

Provides access to over 12 million journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines. Offers a powerful research and teaching platform to connect students and faculty to vital content.

Google Scholar

https://scholar.google.com

A simple way to search scholarly literature across disciplines, including articles, theses, books, abstracts, and court opinions from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, and universities.

SWAYAM

https://swayam.gov.in

Initiated by the Government of India to achieve access, equity, and quality in education. SWAYAM bridges the digital divide by offering interactive courses from Class 9 to post-graduation, prepared by over 1,000 faculty, free to all learners. Courses include video lectures, downloadable reading material, self-assessment tests, and online discussion forums. Certifications can add credits to academic records.

e-KUMBH (Knowledge Unleashed in Multiple Bharatiya Languages)

https://ekumbh.aicte-india.org

Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, AICTE’s initiative promotes education in mother tongues across 12 Indian languages. It includes technical book writing for 20 first-year courses (11 Diploma, 9 Degree) and 88 second-year courses across five engineering disciplines, with original English texts and translations.

Free Educational Websites

Educational Websites Overview

Educational websites provide access to knowledge beyond classrooms. They offer information on entrance exams, courses, career guidance, and educational materials. Below is a curated list of 40 top educational websites:

http://www.jagranjosh.com

Offers educational information on Banking, Civil Services, MBA Entrance, SSC, and more. Provides CBSE, JEE, IAS-PCS, SSC study materials, previous year’s question papers, and an interactive forum for current affairs and general knowledge quizzes.

http://www.shiksha.com

Provides guidance for MBA, MS, Engineering, Fashion Designing, and other courses in Indian colleges. Features a forum (Shiksha Cafe) for career-related questions, mock tests, and information on studying abroad.

http://aglasem.com

Offers study material, class notes, and sample papers for CBSE and ICSE students. Provides guidance for entrance exams, admission updates, and recruitment information for government and bank jobs.

http://www.caclubindia.com

Caters to commerce, accounts, and finance students with online coaching for CA, CS, and ICWA. Offers articles on Audit, Income Tax, Corporate Law, and an interactive CCI forum for expert answers.

http://www.meritnation.com

Offers study materials, videos, and textbook solutions for Class 1 to 12 students. Provides live classes, online coaching, and a Homework Help feature via a mobile app for Android and iOS.

https://www.indiastudychannel.com

Guides students on selecting colleges and courses, offering previous year’s question papers, articles, and practice tests. Features a discussion forum to improve English language skills.

http://www.pagalguy.com

Focuses on MBA, Banking, UPSC, Engineering, and SSC exams. Offers a free learning app (Prepathon) for CAT, JEE, SSC, and IBPS preparation, with a forum for expert answers.

http://www.minglebox.com

Provides information on exams like CAT, MAT, CLAT, GRE, GMAT, and topics like study abroad and college admissions. Offers free e-books, study materials, and mock tests.

http://www.educationobserver.com

Features mock tests, recruitment guides, admissions, and scholarship news. Offers an interactive forum for expert career-related answers.

http://www.admissionnews.com

Provides information on entrance exams, application dates, scholarships, and career avenues in library science, engineering, law, and more, with career counseling services.

http://www.studynation360.com

Facilitates applications and admissions to foreign institutes, offering exam preparation support and education loan guidance.

http://www.indiaeducation.net

Provides news on education, career choices, distance education, and online education guidelines. Offers e-books, entrance test updates, and an expert Q&A forum.

https://www.indiaedu.com

Offers guidance on education and career choices, with information on entrance exams, distance education, and education loans for courses in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.

http://www.dimdima.com

An online children’s magazine featuring sports, ecology, and science content, with crafts, activities, poetry, and book reviews for school students.

http://www.youngbuzz.com

Provides online career counseling and academic guidance, including an Online Career Counseling Test and information on entrance tests and colleges in India and abroad.

http://www.indiaeducationstat.com

Provides statistical data on literacy rates, educational infrastructure, distance education, and research within India’s education sector.

https://www.room108.com

Features educational games on Science, Maths, English, and Social Studies, with puzzles, worksheets, and stories for primary school students and teachers.

https://www.indiaedunews.net

Provides the latest education sector news and information on institutions, courses, career options, and entrance exams, with career counseling and online tests.

http://edhelper.com

Offers interactive materials for primary teachers, including bulletin board ideas, handwriting, social studies, and downloadable coloring pages, puzzles, and worksheets.

http://www.kidswebindia.com

Features nursery rhymes, games, stories, and riddles for kids, with exclusive sections for parents and teachers.

http://esiksha.com/home.asp

Offers career and academic information for India and abroad, with mock tests, career guidance, quizzes, and astrological analysis.

https://www.scholastic.com

Provides children with books, downloadable videos, and games for educational fun.

http://www.indiabix.com

Improves Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, and Reasoning skills with placement papers, body language tips, and HR/technical interview guidance.

https://www.britannica.com

Enhances children’s knowledge in Science, Technology, Arts, History, and Geography.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html

Designed for children to enhance learning and creativity with topics like geography, astronomy, and inventors, plus coloring pages and games.

https://www.coursera.org

Offers free online courses from top universities like the University of Michigan and Princeton, with 15-minute lecture clips.

https://www.udacity.com

Founded by Stanford roboticists, offers 11 free science and math courses without prerequisites or deadlines.

http://www.openculture.com

Provides 400 free online courses from Ivy League universities like UCLA, Stanford, and Oxford, covering science, art, and economics.

https://www.learni.st

An interactive platform with educational content grouped into boards for teaching and learning.

https://www.mentormob.com

Allows users to create and share learning playlists from top-rated websites, functioning as a community-driven resource.

https://www.memrise.com

Provides stress-free learning based on science, community, and fun, using scientific methods to embed knowledge.

https://www.edx.org

Offers free interactive web-based courses from Harvard, MIT, and other universities, covering various disciplines.

https://www.nature.com/scitable

A free science library and learning tools focused on genetics, evolution, and living organisms.

https://www.open2study.com

Provides free online education from Australian institutions, taught by experts.

http://www.oyc.yale.edu

Offers free access to introductory courses taught by Yale faculty, available in audio, video, and text transcript formats.

http://academicearth.org

Provides online degree courses from economics to engineering, collaborating with MIT, Oxford, and Stanford.

http://archive.org

Stores original educational materials from top-rated websites, offering free and accessible knowledge.

http://bigthink.com

Features expert-written articles to help students form ideologies, refined by an editorial team for authenticity.

https://brightstorm.com

Supports high school students with references in science, mathematics, history, and helps with competitive exam preparation.

https://cosmlearning.org

Provides academic and skill-based learning with 58 courses, covering academic and extracurricular subjects.