रिमझिम (Rimjhim), the Class 5 Hindi NCERT textbook for the 2026-27 session, introduces young learners to a rich mix of Hindi stories, folk tales, and poems that build reading fluency and appreciation for the language. Below you’ll find free, direct PDF download links for all 18 chapters plus the complete book, sourced straight from NCERT’s official website.
Complete Chapter List with Free PDF Download
| Chapter | What You’ll Learn |
|---|---|
| राख की रस्सी (Raakh Ki Rassee) | A folk tale titled ‘Rope of Ash’, presenting a riddle-like challenge with a clever solution. |
| फसलों का त्योहार (Faslon Ka Tyohaar) | A piece about the harvest festival and the joy of celebrating the farming season. |
| खिलौनेवाला (Khilaunewala) | A poem about a toy-seller who visits the neighbourhood, delighting children with his wares. |
| जहाँ चाह वहाँ राह (Jahaan Chaah Vahaan Raah) | A story illustrating the proverb ‘where there’s a will, there’s a way’ through a determined character. |
| चिट्ठी का सफ़र (Chitti Ka Safar) | Traces the journey of a letter from the time it is written to when it reaches its recipient. |
| वे दिन भी क्या दिन थे (Ve Din Bhi Kya Din The) | A nostalgic reflection on childhood days and cherished memories. |
| एक माँ की बेबसी (Ek Maa Ki Bebasi) | A poignant piece portraying a mother’s helplessness in a difficult situation. |
| चावल की रोटियाँ (Chawal Ki Rotiyan) | A folk tale centred around rice rotis, teaching a lesson through everyday village life. |
| गुरु और चेला (Guru Aur Chela) | A story about the relationship between a guru and his disciple. |
| स्वामी की दादी (Swami Ki Dadi) | A story about Swami and his grandmother, exploring their warm relationship, from the well-known ‘Swami and Friends’ character. |
| नन्हा फनकार | A story about a young, talented artist and their creative journey. |
| डाकिए की कहानी, कँवरसिंह की जुबानी | A postman’s story narrated in the words of Kanwar Singh, describing life on a postal route. |
| एक दिन की बादशाहत | A story imagining what it would be like to be a king for just one day. |
| बाघ आया उस रात | A suspenseful piece describing a tiger’s visit one night. |
| बिशन की दिलेरी | A story about Bishan’s courage and bravery in a challenging situation. |
| पानी रे पानी | A poem reflecting on the importance and various forms of water. |
| छोटी सी हमारी नदी | A poem describing a small river and its significance to the people living near it. |
| चुनौती हिमालय की | A piece about the challenge and grandeur of the Himalayas. |
How to Download the Complete Class 5 Hindi NCERT Book NCERT Book (ZIP)
Every link above goes directly to the official NCERT server, with no redirect chains or pop-ups standing between you and the actual PDF.
Why This Book Matters for Foundational Learning
Class 5 marks the end of the primary stage, and Rimjhim’s stories and poems are designed to consolidate Hindi reading fluency, grammar sense, and appreciation for literature before students move into the middle-school Hindi curriculum (with textbooks like Vasant and Bal Ram Katha) from Class 6 onward. Building comfort with Hindi prose and poetry at this stage supports stronger language skills in later years.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can I download the Class 5 Hindi book?
Simply click any chapter link or the ZIP link on this page — each one opens or downloads the official NCERT PDF directly, with no sign-up, login, or extra steps required.
2. Is this NCERT book free to download?
Yes, completely free. NCERT textbooks are published for free public access, and every link on this page points straight to NCERT’s own server.
3. Is this the 2026-27 edition of the book?
Yes, the chapters and download links on this page correspond to the 2026-27 edition as currently published by NCERT.
4. How many chapters does this book have?
This Class 5 Hindi book has 18 chapters (including the front matter/contents section where applicable), all listed in the table above with direct download links.
5. Is this book available in English medium?
This particular NCERT textbook is published in Hindi. NCERT also publishes English-medium editions of most of its textbooks on its official textbooks portal, though English medium is not applicable for a Hindi-language book like this one.
6. Can I read this book offline after downloading?
Yes. Once you download the PDF (either chapter-wise or as the complete ZIP), you can save it to your phone, tablet, or computer and read it anytime without an internet connection.
7. क्या Rimjhim की PDF प्रिंट की जा सकती है?
हाँ, PDF को डाउनलोड करने के बाद आप इसे घर पर या किसी दुकान से आसानी से प्रिंट करवा सकते हैं।
8. Is Rimjhim only stories, or does it include poems too?
It includes both — a mix of Hindi poems and prose pieces (stories, folk tales) chosen to build reading fluency and appreciation for the language.
9. Does this book help with Hindi grammar as well?
Rimjhim focuses mainly on reading and literature; for structured grammar practice, many schools use it alongside a separate Hindi grammar workbook.
10. Is this useful for non-native Hindi speakers?
Yes, the simple language and relatable stories make it a reasonably good starting point, though younger non-native speakers may need extra support from a teacher or parent.
11. Which Hindi textbook do students move to after Class 5?
Under the NCERT curriculum, Class 6 Hindi typically moves to a different textbook — check your school’s current prescribed list, since some titles have been revised under the NEP 2020-aligned syllabus.
12. Are the PDF chapters searchable/copyable text, or scanned images?
NCERT typically publishes these as digitally typeset PDFs rather than scanned images, so the text is generally clear for reading and printing.
