Archive · 29 Sep 2026
NCERT Announces New Class 9 Social Science Textbook
NCERT has made a new Social Science book for Grade 9 students.
The book is called "Understanding Society: India and Beyond."
It is Part 2 of the Grade 9 Social Science textbook.
NCERT announced it in a statement dated September 28, 2026.
People can buy it from September 29, 2026.
It will be sold through NCERT offices and authorised sellers.
It will also be listed on NCERT's website and Amazon.
NCERT says the book is part of its work to update school textbooks.
The announcement does not explain the book's individual chapters or lessons.
NCERT has announced a new Grade 9 Social Science textbook titled "Understanding Society: India and Beyond."
The book is designated as Part 2 of the Grade 9 Social Science textbook.
NCERT announced the publication in a press statement dated September 28, 2026.
The textbook will be available for purchase from September 29, 2026.
Students, teachers, parents and other readers can obtain it through NCERT outlets, authorised vendors, the official website and Amazon.
- Who
- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), for Grade 9 students, teachers, parents, scholars and other readers.
- What
- NCERT has announced "Understanding Society: India and Beyond, Social Science Textbook for Grade 9, Part 2."
- When
- The announcement was dated September 28, 2026, and the book will be available for purchase from September 29, 2026.
- Where
- Through NCERT Publication Division outlets, authorised vendors, online platforms, the official NCERT website and Amazon.
- Why
- The textbook is part of NCERT's ongoing effort to revise and update school learning materials in line with the updated curriculum.
- Textbook title
- Understanding Society: India and Beyond
- Full title
- Understanding Society: India and Beyond, Social Science Textbook for Grade 9, Part 2
- Subject
- Social Science
- Grade
- Grade 9
- Part
- Part 2
- Purchase date
- September 29, 2026
- Sales channels
- NCERT Publication Division outlets, authorised vendors, the official NCERT website and Amazon