NCERT guide · 2026–27
New NCERT textbooks 2026–27: every book, Class 1 to 12
Which NCERT textbooks each class uses in 2026–27, from Mridang in Class 1 to Flamingo in Class 12, and which classes now have the new NCF-based books.
At a glance
- Classes with new NCF-based books Classes 1 to 9
- New this session Class 9 (Ganita Manjari, Exploration, Kaveri and more)
- Classes 10 and 11 Existing books in 2026–27; new books from 2027–28
- Class 12 Existing NCERT books prescribed for 2026–27
- Free official PDFs ncert.nic.in, ePathshala and DIKSHA
Quick answer
In 2026–27, Classes 1 to 9 use NCERT’s new NCF-based textbooks, with Class 9 switching this session to books such as Ganita Manjari, Exploration and Kaveri. Classes 10 and 11 keep their existing NCERT books until new ones arrive in 2027–28, and Class 12 also continues with its existing books.
New NCERT textbooks 2026–27: which classes have them?
Looking for the new NCERT textbooks 2026–27? Classes 1 to 9 now use them. NCERT has been writing new books in line with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023, and in an advisory dated 17 March 2026 it said the new books for Grades 1 to 8 are available in print and digital formats, while the new Grade 9 books are for use from the 2026–27 session.
Classes 10 and 11 wait one more year. The same advisory says their new textbooks will be introduced from 2027–28, so the existing books continue this session. The advisory does not mention Class 12, and CBSE’s 2026–27 Class XII curriculum still prescribes the current NCERT books.
| Class | Books in 2026–27 | First edition of the English book |
|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | New NCF-based books | Mridang, May 2023 |
| 3 | New NCF-based books | Santoor, April 2024 |
| 4 | New NCF-based books | Santoor, March 2025 |
| 5 | New NCF-based books | Santoor, June 2025 |
| 6 | New NCF-based books | Poorvi, June 2024 |
| 7 | New NCF-based books | Poorvi, March 2025 |
| 8 | New NCF-based books | Poorvi, May 2025 |
| 9 | New books from 2026–27 | Kaveri, January 2026 |
| 10 and 11 | Existing books; new ones from 2027–28 | No new book yet |
| 12 | Existing books | No new book yet |
For Classes 9 to 12, CBSE’s 2026–27 curriculum prescribes these NCERT titles for core subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science, whether your child’s CBSE school is in Bahrain, elsewhere in the GCC or in India. Language books depend on the languages a school offers.
Which NCERT books do Classes 1 and 2 use?
NCERT lists one book per subject for Classes 1 and 2, with the same titles in both years but separate books for each class. Chapter lists are on our Class 1 and Class 2 pages.
| Subject | Class 1 | Class 2 |
|---|---|---|
| English | Mridang | Mridang |
| Mathematics | Joyful Mathematics | Joyful Mathematics |
| Hindi | Sarangi | Sarangi |
| Urdu | Shahnai | Shahnai |
Which NCERT books do Classes 3 to 5 use?
From Class 3, children also get books for The World Around Us, Arts, and Physical Education and Well-being. See the Class 3, Class 4 and Class 5 pages for chapters.
| Subject | Class 3 | Class 4 | Class 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Santoor | Santoor | Santoor |
| Mathematics | Maths Mela | Maths Mela | Maths Mela |
| The World Around Us | Our Wondrous World | Our Wondrous World | Our Wondrous World |
| Hindi | Veena | Veena | Veena |
| Urdu | Sitar | Sitaar | Sitaar |
| Arts | Bansuri – I | Bansuri | Bansuri |
| Physical Education and Well-being | Khel Yoga | Khel Yoga | Khel Yoga |
Which NCERT books do Classes 6 to 8 use?
The Middle Stage adds Science, Social Science, Sanskrit and Vocational Education, and Mathematics and Social Science come in two parts in Classes 7 and 8. Chapters are on the Class 6, Class 7 and Class 8 pages.
| Subject | Class 6 | Class 7 | Class 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Poorvi | Poorvi | Poorvi |
| Mathematics | Ganita Prakash | Ganita Prakash; Ganita Prakash – II | Ganita Prakash Part I; Part II |
| Science | Curiosity | Curiosity | Curiosity |
| Social Science | Exploring Society: India and Beyond | Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Parts I and II | Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Parts I and II |
| Hindi | Malhar | Malhar | Malhar |
| Sanskrit | Deepakam | Deepakam | Deepakam |
| Urdu | Khayal | Khayal | Khayal |
| Arts | Kriti – I | Kriti | Kriti |
| Physical Education and Well-being | Khel Yatra | Khel Yatra | Khel Yatra |
| Vocational Education | Kaushal Bodh | Kaushal Bodh | Kaushal Bodh |
Class 8 Social Science Part 2: NCERT withdrew the version it released in February 2026. The book now on NCERT’s website is a revised edition, first published in June 2026, in which Chapter 4 on the judiciary was rewritten. If you bought a printed copy early in 2026, check its edition page.
What are the new Class 9 NCERT books?
Class 9 is the class that changes this year. NCERT’s press release of 1 May 2026 said digital versions of the new Grade 9 books had been released a fortnight earlier, with only Social Science still to come; its Part 1 carries a first edition date of June 2026. Chapter PDFs are on our Class 9 NCERT books page.
| Subject | Book |
|---|---|
| English | Kaveri |
| Mathematics | Ganita Manjari (Part I; Part II) |
| Science | Exploration (Anveshan is the Hindi book) |
| Social Science | Understanding Society: India and Beyond (Part I) |
| Hindi | Ganga |
| Sanskrit | Sharada; Risikulya (R2) |
| Urdu | Jamuna |
| Arts | Madhurima |
| Physical Education and Well-being | Khel Praveen |
| Skill Education | Kaushal Vikas |
NCERT added Ganita Manjari Part II (chapters 9 to 14) to its website at the end of September 2026. For Social Science it still lists only Part I of Understanding Society (checked 1 October 2026), although CBSE’s Class IX Social Science curriculum prescribes both a Part 1 and a Part 2.
Which books do Classes 10, 11 and 12 use in 2026–27?
They keep the existing NCERT books this session. NCERT’s advisory states that the existing textbooks for Grades 10 and 11, across subject areas, continue to be used in 2026–27. For Class 12, CBSE’s 2026–27 curriculum prescribes the current editions, such as Physics Part I and II.
Class 10
Class 10 students in 2026–27 also stay on the existing exam scheme, and CBSE says they may still opt for Mathematics Basic. Chapter PDFs: Class 10 NCERT books.
| Subject | Books |
|---|---|
| English | First Flight; Footprints Without Feet; Words and Expressions 2 |
| Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Science | Science |
| Social Science | India and the Contemporary World – II; Contemporary India – II; Democratic Politics – II; Understanding Economic Development |
| Hindi | Kshitij-2; Kritika; Sparsh; Sanchayan Bhag-2 |
| Sanskrit | Shemushi; Vyakaranavithi; Abhyaswaan Bhav-II |
| Urdu | Gulzar-e-Urdu; Nawa-e-Urdu; Jaan Pahechan; Door-Paas; Sab Rang |
| Health and Physical Education | Health and Physical Education |
Class 11
Chapter PDFs: Class 11 NCERT books.
| Subject | Books |
|---|---|
| English | Hornbill; Snapshots; Woven Words (elective) |
| Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Physics | Physics Part I; Part II |
| Chemistry | Chemistry Part I; Part II |
| Biology | Biology |
| Accountancy | Financial Accounting – I; Accountancy – II |
| Business Studies | Business Studies |
| Economics | Statistics for Economics; Indian Economic Development |
| History | Themes in World History |
| Geography | Fundamentals of Physical Geography; India: Physical Environment; Practical Work in Geography Part I |
| Political Science | Political Theory; Indian Constitution at Work |
| Sociology | Introducing Sociology; Understanding Society |
| Psychology | Introduction to Psychology |
| Computer Science and IP | Computer Science; Informatics Practices |
| Hindi | Aroh; Vitan; Antra; Antral |
| Sanskrit | Bhaswati; Shashwati |
| Urdu | Nai Awaz; Dhanak; Gulistan e Adab; Khyabane Urdu |
Class 12
Chapter PDFs: Class 12 NCERT books.
| Subject | Books |
|---|---|
| English | Flamingo; Vistas; Kaleidoscope (elective) |
| Mathematics | Mathematics Part I; Part II |
| Physics | Physics Part I; Part II |
| Chemistry | Chemistry Part I; Part II |
| Biology | Biology |
| Accountancy | Accountancy Part I; Part II; Computerised Accounting System |
| Business Studies | Business Studies I; II |
| Economics | Introductory Microeconomics; Introductory Macroeconomics |
| History | Themes in Indian History I, II and III |
| Geography | Fundamentals of Human Geography; India: People and Economy; Practical Work in Geography Part II |
| Political Science | Contemporary World Politics; Politics in India Since Independence |
| Sociology | Indian Society; Social Change and Development in India |
| Psychology | Psychology |
| Computer Science and IP | Computer Science; Informatics Practices |
| Hindi | Aroh; Vitan; Antra; Antral Bhag 2 |
| Sanskrit | Bhaswati; Shaswati |
| Urdu | Gulistan-e-Adab; Khayaban-e-Urdu; Nai Awaz; Dhanak |
NCERT also lists books for electives such as Home Science, Biotechnology, Fine Art and Heritage Crafts in Classes 11 and 12.
Where can you download NCERT books for free?
Use NCERT’s own channels. NCERT names its website, ePathshala and DIKSHA as the places for its free digital textbooks, and sells printed copies through its online portal, its sales counters and a vendor network.
Be careful with PDFs shared on social media. On 24 June 2026 NCERT warned that a fake, unofficial copy of the Class 9 Social Science Part 1 was circulating on social media channels, websites and messaging groups. You can also browse every class from 1 to 12 on our NCERT textbooks page.
FAQ
Questions parents ask
Are the Class 10 NCERT books changing in 2026–27?
No. NCERT’s advisory of 17 March 2026 says the existing textbooks for Grades 10 and 11 continue to be used during 2026–27, with new books from 2027–28. CBSE’s 2026–27 Class X curriculum still prescribes First Flight, Footprints Without Feet and the existing NCERT Mathematics and Science textbooks.
Is there a new NCERT book for Class 12 in 2026–27?
No new Class 12 book has been announced. NCERT’s March 2026 advisory sets out plans for Grades 1 to 11 and does not mention Class 12. CBSE’s 2026–27 Class XII curriculum prescribes the existing NCERT books, for example Physics Part I and II, Chemistry Part I and II, and Flamingo and Vistas for English Core.
Which classes use the new NCF-based NCERT books?
Classes 1 to 9 in 2026–27. Going by the first edition dates printed in the English textbooks, the new books arrived in stages: Classes 1 and 2 in 2023, Classes 3 and 6 in 2024, Classes 4, 5, 7 and 8 in 2025, and Class 9 in 2026. NCERT plans new Class 10 and 11 books from 2027–28.
Why does the Class 9 maths book say Part I?
Because Ganita Manjari comes in two parts. Part I has chapters 1 to 8; Part II, which NCERT published at the end of September 2026, has chapters 9 to 14, including Quadrilaterals, Two Variables, One Line (linear equations) and Surface Area and Volume. NCERT says topics such as Lines and Angles are taught inside these chapters, not removed.
Where can I download the new NCERT textbooks for free?
Use NCERT’s own channels: the textbook page on ncert.nic.in, ePathshala and DIKSHA, which NCERT names as the sources of its free digital versions. NCERT has warned that a fake copy of the new Class 9 Social Science book circulated on social media, so avoid PDFs from unofficial groups and channels.
Do CBSE schools in Bahrain use the same NCERT books?
CBSE issues its curriculum to all affiliated schools and asks them to follow it strictly. For 2026–27 it prescribes NCERT textbooks for core subjects such as English, Mathematics and the sciences in Classes 9 to 12. So if your child’s school in Bahrain or the GCC is CBSE-affiliated, these titles apply. Language options can differ by school.
Sources
Official documents used for this article, checked on 24 September 2026. CBSE and NCERT can update them during the year, so confirm important dates and rules on cbse.gov.in or cbseacademic.nic.in before acting.
- NCERT: Textbooks PDF (Classes 1–12)
- NCERT Advisory on Introduction of New Textbooks and Syllabi, F.No.Secy/1-1/2026, 17 March 2026
- NCERT press release on availability of Grade 9 books, 1 May 2026
- NCERT press release, 15 June 2026
- NCERT press release: caution against pirated and fake textbooks, 24 June 2026
- NCERT press release on Class 8 Social Science Part 2, 25 February 2026
- NCERT media advisory: recall of Class 8 Social Science Part 2
- NCERT Class 8 Social Science Part 2 (revised), prelims
- NCERT Mridang, Class 1 (edition page)
- NCERT Mridang, Class 2 (edition page)
- NCERT Santoor, Class 3 (edition page)
- NCERT Santoor, Grade 4 (edition page)
- NCERT Santoor, Grade 5 (edition page)
- NCERT Poorvi, Grade 6 (edition page)
- NCERT Poorvi, Grade 7 (edition page)
- NCERT Poorvi, Grade 8 (edition page)
- NCERT Kaveri, Grade 9 (edition page)
- NCERT Ganita Manjari, Grade 9 Part I (prelims)
- NCERT Understanding Society: India and Beyond, Grade 9 Part 1 (prelims)
- CBSE Circular Acad-14/2026: Curriculum 2026–27 for Classes IX–XII
- CBSE Secondary Curriculum 2026–27, Part 1 (Introduction)
- CBSE Class IX Social Science curriculum 2026–27
- CBSE Class IX Mathematics curriculum 2026–27
- CBSE Class X Mathematics curriculum 2026–27
- CBSE Class X Science curriculum 2026–27
- CBSE Class X English Language and Literature curriculum 2026–27
- CBSE Classes XI–XII Physics curriculum 2026–27
- CBSE Classes XI–XII Chemistry curriculum 2026–27
- CBSE Classes XI–XII English Core curriculum 2026–27
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