NCERT introduces new Class 9 Mathematics, Social Science textbooks under NEP 2020

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has made an announcement on the availability schedule for two new Class 9 textbooks for the 2026 to 2027 academic session. The new books have been introduced for Mathematics and Social Science subjects.

These books have been released as part of the council’s ongoing introduction of textbooks based on the revised school curriculum. The Class 9 Mathematics textbook, Ganita Manjari, Part 2, is now available for purchase from September 21, 2026. The Class 9 Social Science textbook, Understanding Society: India & Beyond, Part 2, can be bought from September 30, 2026.

NCERT has asked students, parents and schools to buy the new books offline through the NCERT sales counters, the official NCERT website and other shopping websites. Announcing on its social media account, NCERT states, “Students, teachers, parents, and schools can purchase the textbooks through NCERT’s authorised sales channels.”

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New books aligned with NEP 2020, NCF-SE 2023

The two textbooks were developed in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. Their introduction has made it clear that NCERT has begun updating school textbooks and aligning learning materials with the revised curriculum.

Under the Secondary Stage, Phase I, Part 2 of the revised curriculum, NCERT has also made the Class 9 Mathematics and Social Science syllabi available. With the Mathematics book already available, Class 9 students can buy the Ganita Manjari – Part 2 from the NCERT-authorised sales channels. 

The Social Science textbook sales are scheduled to start on September 30. NCERT will continue to share updates on new textbooks and curriculum material directly on its official website.