In a major update aligned with the New NCERT books 2026, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has officially launched its revised Grade 9 textbook, ‘Understanding Society: India and Beyond’ Part 2.
This launch marks a critical milestone in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023, shifting the educational focus toward competency-based learning.
The new edition is available for student and educator use starting today, 29 September 2026. It can be purchased nationwide through official NCERT publication counters, authorized retail distributors, and major e-commerce websites like Amazon India. Digital chapters will also be hosted directly on the NCERT website.
New NCERT Books 2026: Revolutionising Class 9 Social Science
The rollout of the new NCERT books in 2026 introduces a completely reimagined CBSE Class 9 Social Science curriculum. By seamlessly blending history, geography, political science, and economics into a single cohesive narrative, the textbook eliminates traditional academic silos.
Key features of this updated framework include:
- Focus on Analytical Thinking: Moving away from memorising dates and facts to encourage evidence-based reasoning.
- Real-World Application: Fully preparing students for new CBSE exam patterns that test conceptual clarity rather than rote learning.
- Integrated Global Perspective: Helping learners understand the deep intersections between India’s localized socio-economic landscape and broader global trends.
This transition ensures that schools adopting the CBSE Class 9 Social Science new curriculum are equipped with modern pedagogical tools designed for 21st-century learners.
The new textbook is titled “Understanding Society: India and Beyond” and is Part 2 of the Class 9 Social Science curriculum.
The textbook is available for purchase from September 29, 2026.
It focuses on understanding society, critical thinking, inquiry, and responsible citizenship.
