The Class 4 English NCERT Book, Santoor (2026-27 edition, replacing the older Marigold), brings a mix of poems, stories and life-skills lessons for growing readers. This page brings together free, direct PDF download links for all 12 chapters and the complete book, taken straight from the official NCERT server.
Complete Chapter List with Free PDF Download
| Chapter | What You’ll Learn |
|---|---|
| Front Matter / Prelims | Includes the book’s preface, foreword, and table of contents. |
| Together We Can | A poem about teamwork and unity, encouraging students to work together on group activities and support one another. |
| The Tinkling Bells | A story about a child named Chinna and his pet goat kid, built around honesty and family support after Chinna loses some money. |
| Be Smart, Be Safe | A road-safety lesson framed as a message from the traffic police, covering rules like using zebra crossings and checking both directions before crossing. |
| One Thing at a Time | A life-skills lesson about focus and time management, encouraging students to complete one task fully before starting another. |
| The Old Stag | A fable about a kind old stag whose animal friends unintentionally strip his hillock of grass while visiting him during an illness, then realise their mistake and start bringing him food instead. |
| Braille | An inclusive-learning lesson introducing the Braille writing system and building awareness of accessibility for the visually impaired. |
| Fit Body, Fit Mind, Fit Nation | A health-education lesson on the importance of physical fitness and wellbeing for both individuals and the wider community. |
| The Lagori Champions | A story built around Lagori, a traditional Indian team sport, highlighting sportsmanship and teamwork. |
| Hekko | A culturally-themed lesson introducing students to a tradition or setting outside their own everyday experience. |
| The Swing | A poem capturing a child’s joy while swinging high into the air and seeing the wider countryside — skies, gardens, rivers and rooftops — from up above. |
| A Journey to the Magical Mountains | An adventure-themed lesson taking students on an imaginative journey through mountain scenery. |
| Maheshwar | A history-and-geography themed lesson exploring Maheshwar, a historic town on the Narmada river known for its fort and temples. |
How to Download the Complete Class 4 English (Santoor) 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
Santoor is organised into four themed units — My Land, My Beautiful World, Fun with Games and Up High — moving from teamwork and safety through life skills and sport to imaginative adventure. There is no board exam at Class 4, but the reading comprehension, vocabulary and storytelling sense built here feed directly into Class 5 and the more structured English curriculum of the upper primary years.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I download the Class 4 English (Santoor) NCERT Book PDF?
Click any chapter link in the table above to open that chapter’s official NCERT PDF directly, or use the ZIP link to get the full book in one download.
2. Is this download free?
Yes, every link on this page points to NCERT’s own official server, and NCERT provides all its textbooks free of charge.
3. Is this the 2026-27 edition?
Yes, this page links to the 2026-27 edition of the Class 4 English (Santoor) NCERT textbook.
4. How many chapters are in this book?
The Class 4 English book, Santoor, has 12 chapters plus the front matter, organised into four themed units.
5. Is this the same book as Marigold?
Santoor is the renamed replacement for the older Marigold textbook, introduced as part of NCERT’s NEP 2020 curriculum revision; some older resources online may still refer to this book as Marigold.
6. Is there a Hindi-medium equivalent of this book?
This is NCERT’s English-language textbook for Class 4; students studying in Hindi medium use a separate Hindi textbook, Veena, also available on this site.
7. Can this book be read offline?
Yes, once you download the chapter PDFs or the ZIP file, you can read them anytime without needing an internet connection.
8. What is the book’s official name?
This textbook is officially titled Santoor, NCERT’s English reader for Class 4.
9. Are there separate solutions or answer guides for this book?
NCERT itself does not publish a solutions guide for this book; it is a reading textbook, and its questions are typically worked through in class with a teacher.
10. How does this book prepare students for Class 5 English?
The vocabulary, comprehension skills and mix of poetry, story and informational text in this book form a direct base for the more advanced reading material in Class 5.
11. Are these NCERT PDF links safe and official?
Yes, every download link on this page goes to ncert.nic.in, NCERT’s own official domain, with no third-party redirects.
12. Can parents use this PDF to help with homework?
Yes, the PDF format makes it easy for parents to read along with their child, look up specific chapters, or print pages as needed.
