Sources & Attribution

Future Topper is committed to transparency and respect for intellectual property rights. This page provides detailed attribution for all content sources used on our platform.

Our Commitment to Proper Attribution

We believe in giving credit where credit is due. Future Topper operates as a free educational platform that both creates original content and curates high-quality materials from official and reputable sources. Every piece of content is clearly labeled to indicate its origin.

Content Categories

1. Future Topper Original Content

Content created entirely by our team includes:

Original study notes and concept explanations
Practice questions and sample papers created by Future Topper
Blog articles and educational guides
Compilations and arrangements of educational materials
Website design and user interface

2. Official Educational Board Materials

We provide access to official materials from recognized educational authorities. These materials remain the intellectual property of their respective organizations.

CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)

Materials sourced from CBSE include:

Official sample question papers
Syllabus documents and curriculum frameworks
Marking schemes and examination guidelines
Previous year question papers (where publicly available)

Source: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Official Website: https://cbseacademic.nic.in

Note: We recommend students verify all information directly with CBSE's official website for the most current and authoritative versions.

ICSE/CISCE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education)

Materials sourced from ICSE/CISCE include:

Official syllabus documents
Specimen question papers
Examination circulars and guidelines

Source: Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)

Official Website: https://www.cisce.org

Note: Students should verify all ICSE/ISC information directly with CISCE's official website.

State Education Boards

We provide materials from various state education boards where publicly available. Each state board material is clearly labeled with its source.

Examples include:

Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE)
Uttar Pradesh Board (UPMSP)
Karnataka State Board (KSEEB)
And others as indicated on individual material pages

Competitive Examination Bodies

Information and materials related to:

JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) - National Testing Agency (NTA)
NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) - National Testing Agency (NTA)

Note: Official materials are sourced from NTA's website (https://nta.ac.in). We also create original practice materials based on publicly available examination patterns.

3. Third-Party Educational Resources

Where we use or reference educational content from other sources, we provide full attribution including author names, publication details, and links where applicable. All such content is used with permission or under fair dealing provisions.

Legal Basis for Use

Educational Fair Dealing - Section 52 of Indian Copyright Act, 1957

Our use of official educational board materials is based on the educational fair dealing exception under Section 52(1)(i) of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, which permits the use of works for the purpose of private or personal use, including research, criticism, or review, and for reporting current events. As a free, non-commercial educational platform, our use falls within these permitted purposes.

Public Domain and Government Works

Certain educational materials, particularly curriculum frameworks and policy documents published by government education departments, are in the public domain or are government works that may be freely reproduced for educational purposes.

Verification and Official Sources

We encourage students to verify important information directly with official sources:

CBSE: https://cbseacademic.nic.in
CISCE (ICSE/ISC): https://www.cisce.org
NTA (JEE/NEET): https://nta.ac.in
State Boards: Links provided on individual material pages

Copyright Concerns

If you are a copyright holder and believe we have used your material inappropriately or without proper attribution, please contact us immediately:

Email: contactfuturetopper@gmail.com

Response Time: We will investigate all claims within 5 business days

We are committed to respecting intellectual property rights and will promptly remove or properly attribute any content upon valid request.

Disclaimer

While we make every effort to ensure accurate attribution and to use only appropriately sourced materials, Future Topper is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to CBSE, ICSE, CISCE, NTA, or any state education board. All references to these organizations are for informational and educational purposes only.

Continuous Updates

This Sources & Attribution page is regularly updated to reflect new content additions and source changes. We are committed to maintaining transparency in all our content sourcing practices.

Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Thank You

We thank all educational boards and organizations whose materials help make quality education accessible to students across India. Future Topper exists to support students in their educational journey, and we are grateful to work alongside these institutions in that mission.