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20th May 2025
Are you confused between two different books? Does one coaching note say something while your NCERT says another? You’re not alone. Welcome to the world of overlapping and conflicting study material.
Overlapping Material: This happens when the same topic is repeated across different books, guides, or notes—often with different depth or examples.
Example:
The chapter 'Sources of Business Finance' may be covered in your Business Studies textbook and again in Entrepreneurship, with overlapping subtopics like retained earnings, equity shares, or debentures.
Conflicting Material: This is when two or more sources give contradictory definitions, concepts, or answers to the same topic.
Example:
One guide might define 'Equity Share Capital' as permanent capital with voting rights, while another emphasizes it as the last claim on assets. Both are technically correct, but one may confuse the student during board exams if not aligned with NCERT wording.
Why Does This Happen?
How It Affects Students ?
What’s the Solution?
(Smart Study Strategy)
1. Stick to One Golden Rule:
You don’t need five books. Just your NCERT + one reference book is enough. Use NCERT for Clarity NCERT is your base book. It is designed by CBSE and directly aligned with the exam.2. Don’t underestimate NCERT—it gives you the exact language examiners expect: Choose One Good Reference Book Use it for extra practice, sample questions, and deeper understanding. Choose wisely:
- T.S. Grewal for Accountancy
- Poonam Gandhi or Subhash Dey for Business Studies
- Sandeep Garg for Economics
That’s all you need. Don’t overload.
3. Avoid Notes Overload: Don’t collect notes from every coaching class, YouTube channel, and senior. Use one reliable revision source—either your own notes or a trusted CBSE-based guide.
4. Clear Conflicts Early If two sources differ, always give priority to:
- NCERTTopics Where Overlap or Conflict Is Common
A Word of Advice "We don’t expect fancy words or extra books. Just give clear concepts, smart answers, and your effort. Trust the process—don’t overcomplicate it."
Final Takeaway Overlapping and conflicting content is a common issue, but easily manageable with the right method:
✅ Focus on NCERT
Shalini Mishra
Shalini is a commerce teacher with 9 years of experience who simplifies Accountancy, Business Studies, and Economics for students. Passionate about practical learning, she shares clear, exam-focused insights to help students succeed with confidence.
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