The NCERT class 5 hindi book — Veena — replaces the earlier Rimjhim textbook and is the final primary-level Hindi reader before Class 6’s Malhar introduces more formal poetry analysis; this ncert class 5 hindi book pdf covers every chapter below.
Last Updated: September 23, 2026
What This Book Covers
Stories include Nyay Ki Kursi and Chatur Chitrakaar; poems include Kiran and Mera Bachpan; the book also includes Kaziranga Rashtriya Udyan Ki Yatra, a travelogue about visiting a national park, alongside folk stories-style chapters like Teen Machhliyan.
Study Tip
Kaziranga Rashtriya Udyan Ki Yatra is this book’s travelogue/nonfiction-style chapter – practise answering factual, sequence-based questions on it differently from the story chapters, which ask more about character and feeling.
Use the download button above to access this book on the official NCERT source.
Chapters in This Book
Chapter links on this page were last automatically re-checked against the official NCERT source on October 3, 2026.
All 13 chapters below link directly to the official NCERT source (ncert.nic.in) — nothing is hosted on this site. Click “Read” to open a chapter, or “Download” to save it. You can also open the full book in our chapter-by-chapter reader.
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Why This Book Matters
Class 5 Hindi builds the reading fluency and vocabulary that Class 6 onward relies on, when Hindi textbooks shift to longer prose and grammar exercises — a strong grip on Veena now makes that jump much smoother.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the current 2026-27 NCERT edition?
Yes — every chapter linked above is pulled directly from the official NCERT source at ncert.nic.in, so it always reflects whatever NCERT currently has published for Class 5 Hindi for the 2026-27 academic session.
How can I download the Class 5 Hindi (Veena) 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.
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.
Is this the 2026-27 edition of the book?
Yes, the chapters and download links on this page correspond to the current 2026-27 edition (Veena), which replaced the earlier Rimjhim textbook.
How many chapters does this book have?
This Class 5 Hindi (Veena) book has 12 chapters plus a separate front matter/prelims file, all listed in the table above with direct download links.
Is this book available in English medium?
This particular NCERT textbook is published in Hindi. Hindi is generally studied in its original script regardless of a student’s medium of instruction, so this Hindi-text edition is the standard version used in schools.
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.
Is Veena the same book as Rimjhim?
No. Veena is the current NCERT Class 5 Hindi textbook that has replaced Rimjhim under the revised curriculum; Rimjhim is the earlier, now-discontinued edition.
Is Veena 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.
Does this book help with Hindi grammar as well?
Veena focuses mainly on reading and literature; for structured grammar practice, many schools use it alongside a separate Hindi grammar workbook.
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.
Which Hindi textbook do students move to after Class 5?
Under the NCERT curriculum, Class 6 Hindi moves to a different textbook as part of the middle-school sequence — check your school’s current prescribed list, since several titles have been revised under the NEP 2020-aligned syllabus.
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.
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