NCERT Unveils New Grade 9 Social Science Textbook for 2026‑27 Session

NCERT has launched the Grade 9 Social Science textbook “Understanding Society: India and Beyond, Part 2”. The book will be on sale from September 29 2026 through NCERT’s Publication Division outlets, authorised vendors, the official website and Amazon. It is part of the new Grade 9 textbook set introduced under the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023 and the National Education Policy 2020. The framework places emphasis on competency‑based and experiential learning, cross‑curricular links, cultural rootedness, Indian Knowledge Systems, inclusion and technology‑supported instruction. The textbook is listed on NCERT’s online textbook platform and can be bought by students, teachers, parents and other users via the same authorised channels. Earlier this transition saw the release of the Grade 9 Mathematics book “Ganita Prakash”, prepared with inputs from teachers and subject experts after workshops and consultations. NCERT has asked schools to adopt the new books and follow the latest syllabus posted on its website, avoiding older editions or unofficial PDFs. The Social Science book falls under the Secondary Stage, Phase I, Part 2 of the NCERT syllabus. It is also accessible for free viewing on NCERT’s digital textbook portal. The book incorporates Indian Knowledge Systems to reflect cultural heritage.

Context

The rollout follows the NEP 2020 mandate to modernise school curricula, aiming to make learning more skill‑oriented and relevant to Indian contexts.