The broad functions of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) are as follows:-
a. To examine curriculum and syllabi of schools and suggest revision thereof;
b. To pre-test and evaluate the effectiveness of the curricula, syllabi and textbooks of schools;
c. To arrange for the preparation of the manuscript of the textbooks;
d. To arrange for the publication, distribution and sale of the textbooks;
e. To approve textbooks, prize books, library and reference books;
f. To encourage scientific, literary and cultural works by providing grants and donations;
g. To donate books to the poor and deserving students;
h. To do such other acts and things as may be assigned to it by the Government from time to time.
