Archive · 29 Sep 2026
NCERT Releases New Grade 9 Social Science Textbook Part 2
NCERT has created a new Social Science book for Grade 9 students.
It is called “Understanding Society: India and Beyond,” Part 2.
The book will be sold starting September 29, 2026.
People can buy it from NCERT stores, approved sellers, the NCERT website and Amazon.
The book is part of a larger change in school education.
This change follows the National Curriculum Framework and the National Education Policy.
The new lessons are meant to connect subjects, include Indian knowledge and support learning through activities and technology.
NCERT has announced the release of “Understanding Society: India and Beyond,” Grade 9 Social Science Textbook, Part 2.
The textbook will be available for purchase from September 29, 2026.
Students and buyers can obtain it through NCERT outlets, authorised vendors, the NCERT website and Amazon.
The book is part of the Grade 9 curriculum transition under NCF-SE 2023 and NEP 2020.
The new framework emphasises competency-based, experiential and technology-supported learning, along with cultural rootedness and inclusion.
- Who
- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
- What
- It announced the release of “Understanding Society: India and Beyond,” Social Science Textbook for Grade 9, Part 2.
- When
- The textbook will be available for purchase from September 29, 2026.
- Where
- Through NCERT Publication Division outlets, authorised vendors, the official NCERT website and Amazon.
- Why
- It is being introduced as part of the Grade 9 curriculum transition under the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023 and the National Education Policy 2020.
- Textbook
- Understanding Society: India and Beyond, Social Science Textbook for Grade 9, Part 2
- Publisher
- National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
- Availability date
- September 29, 2026
- Purchase channels
- NCERT Publication Division outlets, authorised vendors, the official NCERT website and Amazon
- Curriculum framework
- National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023
- Education policy
- National Education Policy 2020
- Learning emphasis
- Competency-based and experiential learning, cross-curricular linkages, cultural rootedness, Indian Knowledge Systems, inclusion and technology-supported learning