Archive · 22 Sep 2026
NCERT Announces Two New Class 9 Textbooks for 2026-27
NCERT has announced two new books for Grade 9 students.
One book is for Mathematics, and the other is for Social Science.
The Mathematics book is called “Ganita Manjari - Part 2.”
It became available on September 21, 2026.
The Social Science book is called “Understanding Society: India & Beyond - Part 2.”
It will be available from September 30, 2026.
Students, parents, teachers, and schools can buy the books from NCERT counters, its website, or Amazon.
NCERT says the books follow newer education guidelines.
NCERT announced two new Grade 9 textbooks for the 2026-27 academic year.
The Mathematics textbook, “Ganita Manjari - Part 2,” became available from September 21, 2026.
The Social Science textbook, “Understanding Society: India & Beyond - Part 2,” will be available from September 30, 2026.
The books can be purchased through NCERT sales counters, its website, and Amazon.
NCERT said the editions align with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023.
- Who
- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
- What
- NCERT announced the availability of two new Grade 9 textbooks for Mathematics and Social Science.
- When
- The Mathematics textbook became available on September 21, 2026; the Social Science textbook is scheduled from September 30, 2026.
- Where
- Through NCERT sales counters, the NCERT website, and Amazon.
- Why
- The new editions are aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023.
- Academic year
- 2026-27
- Mathematics textbook
- Ganita Manjari - Part 2
- Mathematics availability
- From September 21, 2026
- Social Science textbook
- Understanding Society: India & Beyond - Part 2
- Social Science availability
- From September 30, 2026
- Purchase channels
- NCERT sales counters, the NCERT website, and Amazon
- Curricular alignment
- National Education Policy 2020 and National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023