NCERT · Class 12 · 2026–27
NCERT Class 12 History Books PDF 2026–27: Themes in Indian History, Part I and more
The NCERT History textbooks for Class 12 in 2026–27 are Themes in Indian History, Part I, Themes in Indian History, Part II and Themes in Indian History, Part III: Themes in Indian History, Part I (4 themes), Themes in Indian History, Part II (4 themes) and Themes in Indian History, Part III (4 themes). Download every chapter below as an official PDF from ncert.nic.in, or the whole book as one ZIP file. Hindi medium: Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part I, Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part II and Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part III.
Class 12 History at a glance
- Class 12
- Subject History
- Books Themes in Indian History, Part I, Themes in Indian History, Part II and Themes in Indian History, Part III
- Chapters 12
- First published Themes in Indian History, Part I: January 2007; Themes in Indian History, Part II: May 2007; Themes in Indian History, Part III: July 2007
- Edition Reprint 2026–27
- Hindi medium Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part I, Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part II and Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part III
Themes in Indian History, Part I: all 4 themes (PDF)
Class 12 History, in book order. Each link opens the official NCERT PDF on ncert.nic.in.
- Theme 1: Bricks, Beads and Bones: The Harappan Civilisation Download PDF
- Theme 2: Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies Download PDF
- Theme 3: Kinship, Caste and Class: Early Societies Download PDF
- Theme 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments Download PDF
Download the complete Themes in Indian History, Part I textbook
Hindi medium: Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part I (4 themes)
The Hindi-medium edition of Themes in Indian History, Part I is Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part I. Chapter PDFs, as published by NCERT:
- Theme 1 Download PDF
- Theme 2 Download PDF
- Theme 3 Download PDF
- Theme 4 Download PDF
Themes in Indian History, Part II: all 4 themes (PDF)
Class 12 History, in book order. Each link opens the official NCERT PDF on ncert.nic.in.
- Theme 5: Through the Eyes of Travellers: Perceptions of Society Download PDF
- Theme 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions: Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts Download PDF
- Theme 7: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara Download PDF
- Theme 8: Peasants, Zamindars and the State: Agrarian Society and the Mughal Empire Download PDF
Download the complete Themes in Indian History, Part II textbook
Hindi medium: Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part II (4 themes)
The Hindi-medium edition of Themes in Indian History, Part II is Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part II. Chapter PDFs, as published by NCERT:
- Theme 5 Download PDF
- Theme 6 Download PDF
- Theme 7 Download PDF
- Theme 8 Download PDF
Themes in Indian History, Part III: all 4 themes (PDF)
Class 12 History, in book order. Each link opens the official NCERT PDF on ncert.nic.in.
- Theme 9: Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives Download PDF
- Theme 10: Rebels and the Raj: The Revolt of 1857 and Its Representations Download PDF
- Theme 11: Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement: Civil Disobedience and Beyond Download PDF
- Theme 12: Framing the Constitution: The Beginning of a New Era Download PDF
Download the complete Themes in Indian History, Part III textbook
Hindi medium: Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part III (4 themes)
The Hindi-medium edition of Themes in Indian History, Part III is Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part III. Chapter PDFs, as published by NCERT:
- Theme 9 Download PDF
- Theme 10 Download PDF
- Theme 11 Download PDF
- Theme 12 Download PDF
FAQ
NCERT Class 12 History: common questions
Which NCERT book is used for Class 12 History in 2026–27?
The books are Themes in Indian History, Part I, Themes in Indian History, Part II and Themes in Indian History, Part III. NCERT lists them as the Class 12 History textbooks on its official textbook website (checked September 2026).
How many chapters are in NCERT Class 12 History?
Themes in Indian History, Part I has 4 themes. Themes in Indian History, Part II has 4 themes. Themes in Indian History, Part III has 4 themes. Each one is a separate PDF on this page, and the full book is also available as a ZIP file.
Are these NCERT Class 12 History PDFs free and official?
Yes. Every link on this page opens the PDF directly from NCERT’s own server (ncert.nic.in). NCERT makes its textbooks free to download, with no login or payment.
Is NCERT Class 12 History available in Hindi medium?
Yes. The Hindi-medium edition is Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part I, Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part II and Bharatiya Itihas ke kuchh Vishay, Part III, and its chapter PDFs are listed on this page below the English-medium edition.
Can CBSE students in the Gulf use these Class 12 books?
Yes. The PDFs download from anywhere, and CBSE schools in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain follow the same CBSE curriculum as schools in India.