NCERT has confirmed that almost all revised textbooks for Classes 1 to 9 are now released under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023, with only two Class 9 books — Mathematics and Part 2 of Social Science — still pending and expected in August 2026, according to a recent ANI report. If you’re a student, parent, or teacher trying to figure out exactly which books changed, what the new titles are called, and where to download them, this guide breaks it all down class by class.
What’s Actually Changed: A Quick Overview
Since 2023, NCERT has been steadily replacing its old textbook lineup with a completely new set of books designed around NCF-SE 2023. This isn’t a minor edit — entire subjects have been renamed, restructured, and in several cases, multiple old books have been merged into a single new one. Classes 1 to 5 went through this transition first (2023-24), and Classes 6 to 9 have followed through 2024, 2025, and now mid-2026. Classes 10 and 11 are next, but their new textbooks won’t arrive until the 2027-28 academic session — NCERT has explicitly confirmed that the existing Class 10 and 11 books will continue to be used through 2026-27.
Class 9: The Latest Round of Changes (2026-27)
Class 9 is where the most recent action is, and it’s the focus of the news that prompted this update. Four of the five core subjects have brand-new books, while two remain unpublished as of this writing.
| Subject | Old Book(s) | New Book (2026-27) | Status | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Beehive + Moments | Kaveri (single merged book) | Released | Download Class 9 English (Kaveri) PDF |
| Hindi | Kshitij, Kritika, Sparsh, Sanchayan | Ganga (single merged book) | Released | Download Class 9 Hindi (Ganga) PDF |
| Science | Science (old NCERT) | Exploration | Released | Download Class 9 Science (Exploration) PDF |
| Social Science | History, Geography, Civics, Economics (4 separate books) | Understanding Society: India and Beyond | Part 1 released; Part 2 pending, expected August 2026 | Download Class 9 Social Science Part 1 PDF |
| Mathematics | Mathematics (old NCERT) | Ganita Manjari | Pending, expected August 2026 | Not yet available — check the full catalog for updates |
The most significant structural change here is the merging of multiple subject books into one. Class 9 English used to be split across Beehive (main reader) and Moments (supplementary reader); those are now combined into a single book called Kaveri. Similarly, Hindi students used to juggle up to four separate books depending on their course (Kshitij/Kritika for Course A, Sparsh/Sanchayan for Course B) — these have now been unified into a single book called Ganga. Social Science saw the biggest overhaul: the four old subject-specific books (History, Geography, Civics/Political Science, and Economics) have been replaced by one integrated book, Understanding Society: India and Beyond, released in two parts.
Class 8: New Titles and a Notable Chapter Revision
| Subject | New Book (NCF 2023) | Download |
|---|---|---|
| English | Poorvi | Download Class 8 English PDF |
| Hindi | Malhar | Download Class 8 Hindi PDF |
| Mathematics | Ganita Prakash | Download Class 8 Mathematics PDF |
| Science | Curiosity | Download Class 8 Science PDF |
| Social Science | Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Vol. II) | Download Class 8 Social Science PDF |
| Sanskrit | Deepakam | Publishing soon on ncertbooks.org |
Class 8’s Social Science book made headlines earlier this year: its judiciary chapter drew a Supreme Court order after content on pending case backlogs and corruption allegations was flagged, and NCERT subsequently revised the chapter, dropping the corruption section and adding a stronger focus on Public Interest Litigation (PIL). Interestingly, the new Class 9 Social Science book that followed reportedly describes the judiciary as “independent” — a detail worth watching as Part 2 of that book is finalised.
Class 7: What’s New
| Subject | New Book (NCF 2023) | Download |
|---|---|---|
| English | Poorvi | Download Class 7 English PDF |
| Hindi | Malhar | Download Class 7 Hindi PDF |
| Mathematics (Part 1) | Ganita Prakash | Download Class 7 Maths Part 1 PDF |
| Mathematics (Part 2) | Ganita Prakash | Publishing soon on ncertbooks.org |
| Science | Curiosity | Download Class 7 Science PDF |
| Social Science | Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Vol. I) | Publishing soon on ncertbooks.org |
| Sanskrit | Deepakam | Publishing soon on ncertbooks.org |
Beyond the renaming, Class 7’s new Social Science book restructures how history is taught — medieval-period content has been pushed to later classes, ancient Indian dynasties (Maurya, Shunga, Satavahana, Gupta) get expanded coverage, and a new chapter on pilgrimage traditions (“How the Land Becomes Sacred”) has been added alongside coverage of contemporary governance initiatives like Make in India and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.
Class 6: Where the NCF 2023 Rollout Began
| Subject | New Book (NCF 2023) | Download |
|---|---|---|
| English | Poorvi | Download Class 6 English PDF |
| Hindi | Malhar | Download Class 6 Hindi PDF |
| Mathematics | Ganita Prakash | Download Class 6 Mathematics PDF |
| Science | Curiosity | Download Class 6 Science PDF |
| Social Science (History) | Exploring Society: India and Beyond – Our Past | Download Class 6 History PDF |
| Social Science (Geography) | The Earth, Our Habitat | Download Class 6 Geography PDF |
| Social Science (Civics) | Social and Political Life – I | Download Class 6 Civics PDF |
| Sanskrit | Deepakam | Publishing soon on ncertbooks.org |
Class 6’s Social Science content introduced one of the more debated changes in the whole rollout: the Harappan Civilisation is now referred to as the “Sindhu-Sarasvati Civilisation” in places, alongside a new section on ancient Indian geographic measurement systems and Ujjain’s historic role as a prime meridian reference point.
What About Classes 1 to 5?
These classes already completed their NCF 2023 transition back in 2023-24, so there’s nothing new to report here for this round — but if you missed that earlier wave, the primary-level books were renamed too: English became Mridang, Hindi became Sarangi, and Mathematics became Joyful Mathematics or Math Melā depending on the class, among other changes. You can browse the complete, currently updated list for every class on the NCERT Books catalog page.
Classes 10 and 11: What to Expect Next
According to NCERT’s official advisory cited in the ANI report, new textbooks for Classes 10 and 11 will only be introduced starting the 2027-28 academic session. For the current 2026-27 session, students in these classes will continue using the existing (pre-NCF 2023) textbooks. If you’re preparing for board exams in 2026-27, this means no textbook changes to worry about for Class 10 just yet.
A Related Update: The Three-Language Policy
Alongside the textbook rollout, CBSE has also eased its three-language policy implementation. Students already studying two foreign languages in Classes 7 to 9 can continue with their existing language combination through Class 10, rather than being forced to switch. The requirement to study at least two Indian languages will now apply only to new students entering Class 6 going forward, rather than retroactively to students already mid-way through the cycle.
Why NCERT Is Doing This
The entire revision exercise traces back to the National Education Policy 2020, which called for a fundamental restructuring of the Indian school curriculum, moving away from the old 10+2 structure toward a 5+3+3+4 model spanning Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, and Secondary stages. The National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023 translated that policy into concrete subject-wise guidelines, which NCERT has been implementing textbook-by-textbook, class-by-class, since 2023. That’s why the rollout has taken multiple years rather than happening all at once — each subject’s syllabus, learning outcomes, and textbook content had to be redesigned essentially from scratch rather than lightly edited.
How to Download the New NCERT Books
Every book listed above links directly to its dedicated page on NCERTBooks.org, where you’ll find chapter-wise read and download options sourced directly from NCERT’s own official website — nothing here is hosted or altered on our end, in line with NCERT’s publishing policy. For books not yet linked above (the ones marked “Publishing soon” or “Not yet available”), keep an eye on our full book catalog, which we update as soon as NCERT releases new material.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which NCERT textbooks have changed for 2026-27?
Textbooks for Classes 1 through 9 have all been revised under NCF-SE 2023, with the most recent changes affecting Classes 6, 7, 8, and 9. Two Class 9 books — Mathematics (Ganita Manjari) and Social Science Part 2 — are still pending and expected in August 2026.
2. What is the new name of the Class 9 English book?
The new Class 9 English textbook is called Kaveri. It merges the earlier Beehive and Moments books into a single volume.
3. What is the new name of the Class 9 Hindi book?
It’s called Ganga, and it replaces the earlier Kshitij, Kritika, Sparsh, and Sanchayan books with one unified text.
4. Is the Class 9 Maths book Ganita Manjari available yet?
Not yet as of this writing. NCERT has indicated it will be released in August 2026, ahead of the second semester.
5. What happened to Class 9 Social Science?
The four earlier books (History, Geography, Civics, Economics) have been merged into one book, Understanding Society: India and Beyond. Part 1 is already available; Part 2 is expected in August 2026.
6. What is the new Class 9 Science book called?
It’s called Exploration, replacing the earlier NCERT Class 9 Science textbook.
7. Will Class 10 get a new textbook this year?
No. NCERT has confirmed new Class 10 textbooks will only launch with the 2027-28 academic session. Class 10 students should continue using the existing textbooks for 2026-27.
8. What are the new names for Class 6 to 8 textbooks?
Across Classes 6 to 8, English is now Poorvi, Hindi is Malhar, Sanskrit is Deepakam, Mathematics is Ganita Prakash, Science is Curiosity (Jigyasa in some Class 6 listings), and Social Science is Exploring Society: India and Beyond.
9. Why did NCERT merge multiple books into one?
NCF-SE 2023 encourages an integrated approach to subjects like Social Science and language learning rather than splitting them across several separate books, which is why subjects like Class 9 Hindi and English now come as single unified textbooks instead of two or four.
10. Is the old Class 8 Social Science judiciary chapter still available?
No. Following a Supreme Court order, NCERT revised the chapter, removing content about judicial corruption allegations and adding stronger coverage of Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
11. Where can I download the new NCERT books for free?
You can download every currently released chapter directly from NCERT’s official site through the links on this page, or browse the complete class-wise catalog on NCERTBooks.org.
12. Are the new NCERT books based on NEP 2020?
Yes. The entire revision is being carried out to align school textbooks with the National Education Policy 2020 and its accompanying National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.
13. What changed in the three-language policy?
Students in Classes 7 to 9 who are already studying two foreign languages can continue that combination through Class 10. The rule requiring two Indian languages will apply going forward only to new Class 6 students.
14. Did Classes 1 to 5 also get new textbooks?
Yes, but earlier — Classes 1 to 5 completed their NCF 2023 transition in the 2023-24 academic session, well before the current round of Class 6-9 changes.
15. How often does NCERT revise its textbooks?
This particular revision cycle began in 2022 with content rationalisation and has continued through 2026 with full textbook replacements under NCF-SE 2023. Individual chapters can also be revised outside this cycle, as happened with the Class 8 Social Science judiciary chapter in 2026.
