Authored Works

Books Authored

From transforming classrooms to empowering educators — a body of work that bridges philosophy, pedagogy, and practical application.

Five Dimensions of True Education — Empowering Educators for the Future
★ Latest Publication — 2025
Authored Book

Five Dimensions of True Education

Empowering Educators for the Future

A landmark teachers' handbook that transforms classrooms into joyful and vibrant spaces of learning and conscious growth. Drawing on Sri Aurobindo's vision of Integral Education and 25+ years of school leadership experience, this book equips educators with the philosophy, frameworks, and practical tools to nurture the whole child — physical, vital, mental, psychic, and spiritual.

📅 Published November 2025 🎯 For In-Service Teachers 🌱 Integral Education 📋 NEP 2020 Aligned
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Co-Authored Series

Integral Education Books

A comprehensive library of activity-based, competency-focused books for grades 1–8 and teacher guide books — all aligned with CBSE, NEP 2020, NCF, and the principles of Integral and Holistic Education.

Collage of all Integral Education Books co-authored by Dr. Ajit Sabnis

Integral Education books co-authored by Dr. Ajit Sabnis — covering Grades 1–8 and comprehensive Teacher Guides.

20+ Books Published
8 Grade Levels
CBSE Affiliated
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Activity-Based Integral Education Series — Primary

Grades 1–5
1
Integral Education — Grade 1 CBSE NEP 2020
Activity-based student workbook · All core subjects integrated
2
Integral Education — Grade 2 CBSE NEP 2020
Activity-based student workbook · Values integration
3
Integral Education — Grade 3 CBSE NEP 2020
Activity-based student workbook · Experiential learning focus
4
Integral Education — Grade 4 CBSE NEP 2020
Activity-based student workbook · Project-based learning
5
Integral Education — Grade 5 CBSE NEP 2020
Activity-based student workbook · Subject enrichment
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Activity-Based Integral Education Series — Middle School

Grades 6–8
6
Integral Education — Grade 6 CBSE NEP 2020
Subject-wise integrated workbook · All secondary subjects
7
Integral Education — Grade 7 CBSE NEP 2020
Subject-wise integrated workbook · Competency framework
8
Integral Education — Grade 8 CBSE NEP 2020
Subject-wise integrated workbook · Advanced learning skills
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Competency-Based Teacher Guide Books

For Educators
9
Teacher Guide — Grades 1 & 2 NEP 2020
Competency-based implementation guide for primary educators
10
Teacher Guide — Grades 3 & 4 NEP 2020
Competency-based implementation guide · Reflective practice tools
11
Teacher Guide — Grade 5 NEP 2020
Upper primary teacher guide · Assessment & evaluation frameworks
12
Teacher Guide — Grades 6, 7 & 8 NEP 2020
Middle school teacher guide · 360° educator development

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Doctoral Research

Doctorate Thesis

🎓 Ph.D. · Jain University, Bangalore

Sustainability Assessment of Buildings Using a Specially Developed Sustainability Development Index — ASP-SDI

University Jain University, Bangalore
Year Awarded 2017
Domain Sustainability Engineering & Green Building
Methodology 28 Eco-Indicator Composite Index
🥇 University Gold Medal 🏗️ Design-Stage Assessment 🌿 4 Sustainability Categories 📐 Buildings & Infrastructure
PhD
28 Eco-Indicators
4 Sustainability Categories

The Problem Addressed

No holistic, design-stage tool existed to classify buildings across all environmental, social, and economic sustainability dimensions before construction begins.

The ASP-SDI Index

Developed a composite Sustainability Development Index integrating 28 eco-indicators to classify buildings into four clear sustainability categories at design stage.

Practical Application

The ASP-SDI framework is field-tested on real projects and continues to be applied through Dr. Sabnis's consultancy practice for low-carbon building assessment.

Academic Recognition

Awarded the University Gold Medal at Jain University, Bangalore, for outstanding doctoral research contribution to sustainable construction science.