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e-Pathshala AR
New Delhi, India
What it is
e-Pathshala AR is a free Android learning app from CIET, a constituent unit of India’s NCERT. The initiative is intended to augment textbooks and interactions among children, teachers, and adults, helping learners explore concepts through augmented interaction and direct experimentation rather than relying only on reading and memorization. Its stated aim is to move learning beyond textbooks and classroom walls and encourage active participation. A CIET training presentation shows a marker-based workflow in which users select a class, subject, chapter, and figure or topic before viewing an augmented-reality textbook page. The official app page links to Google Play for installation and eResources, identifies Android support, and marks iOS as not applicable. However, the linked Google Play page returned a 404 when opened, so current store availability could not be confirmed. CIET provides a New Delhi address, email, and phone contact for support.
For and against
For
- Free plan with no paid offering stated
- Marker-based augmented-reality workflow
- Class, subject, chapter, and topic selection
- Designed to extend learning beyond textbooks
Against
- Android platform only
- iOS entry is marked not applicable
- Google Play availability could not be confirmed
The verdict
e-Pathshala AR presents textbook content through a structured marker-based AR flow and is offered without a listed price. Prospective users should verify Android download availability because the linked Google Play page returned a 404.
Who it suits
It is intended for students, teachers, and adults using Android learning materials. It may suit learners seeking textbook activities with marker-based augmented interaction.
On the record
- Android availability
- The official page links to Google Play to install the ePathshala AR app and explore eResources.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- App distribution
- CIET links to Google Play to install the ePathshala AR app and explore its eResources.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- AR content
- A CIET training presentation lists e-Pathshala AR among augmented reality apps and shows a menu for selecting class, subject, chapter, and figure.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- AR workflow
- A CIET presentation shows users selecting a class, subject, chapter, and topic before viewing an augmented-reality textbook page.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- Initiative context
- CIET describes the app as aligned with the Digital India vision of using technology to address skill, scale, and speed.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The official product page links to Google Play for installation and does not describe other product integrations.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- The page describes the app as a way for students to go beyond textbooks and classroom walls.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The page describes students, teachers, and adults as participants in the interactions the app aims to augment.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- Learning aim
- The initiative aims to help students move beyond textbooks and classroom walls and become active learners.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- Learning approach
- The presentation says ePathshala AR enables students to learn through direct experimentation rather than only reading and memorization.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- Maker
- CIET is a constituent unit of NCERT, which the About page describes as an autonomous organization under India's Ministry of Education.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- Maker history
- CIET's About page says the institute was established in 1984.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- Platform evidence
- CIET's app page labels the ePathshala AR listing with an Android link and marks its iOS entry as NA.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- Pricing
- The official product page provides an installation link but states no price or paid plan.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The e-Pathshala AR app is an NCERT initiative intended to augment textbooks and interactions among children, teachers, and adults.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The product page does not state app-specific security, privacy, or compliance details.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security and standards
- The CIET site footer says NCERT follows the DPDP Act, 2023 and GIGW for CWSN standards; it does not specify app-specific security controls on the product page.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
- Store link status
- The Google Play link on the official page returned a 404 when opened, so current store availability could not be confirmed.ciet.ncert.gov.in · read 8 Oct 2026
