NCERT releases new Class 9 Social Science textbook for students

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a new Social Science textbook for Class 9, adding Understanding Society: India and Beyond, Social Science Textbook for Grade 9, Part 2 to its latest set of school publications.

The textbook will be available for purchase from September 29, 2026, NCERT said in a press statement issued on September 28. Students, teachers, parents and researchers can purchase the book through the council’s authorised sales channels.

New addition to Class 9 textbooks

The newly released book is titled Understanding Society: India and Beyond and has been introduced as the Social Science textbook for Grade 9, Part 2.

NCERT has confirmed the publication and its availability but has not provided detailed information about the chapters or themes covered in the book in its latest announcement.

The release comes as NCERT continues to update school textbooks in line with the revised curriculum. The new publication is expected to become part of the learning resources available to Class 9 students under the updated academic framework.

Students, teachers and parents seeking further information about the textbook can contact NCERT’s Publication Division.

Where to buy the new book

The textbook will be available through NCERT Publication Division outlets and authorised vendors. Buyers can also purchase it online through the official NCERT website and Amazon.

NCERT has advised those seeking publication-related information to contact its Chief Business Manager at the Publication Division on Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi. Queries can also be sent to [email protected].

Further details about NCERT publications are available on the council’s official website, ncert.nic.in.