# NCERT to release two pending Class 9 textbooks by September 30

2026-09-22T12:37:02+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will release its remaining Class 9 textbooks for Mathematics and Social Science by the end of September. The Mathematics textbook, Ganita Manjari, Part 2, has been available for sale since September 21, while the Social Science textbook, Understanding Society: India & Beyond, Part 2, will be available from September 30 for the 2026-27 academic session. Both textbooks are part of the revised curriculum aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. The rollout of revised textbooks has faced delays and supply gaps. Deccan Herald reports that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed printing and distribution in April, directing officials to strengthen supply chains. Republicworld reports growing criticism on social media over the non-availability of textbooks, with CBSE Class 9 mid-term examinations scheduled to begin on September 23. NCERT said the textbooks are being made available according to its approved schedule and are also available digitally on e-Pathshala.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Republicworld’s framing focuses on criticism and public anger over the textbook delays, emphasising social media posts about exams beginning before materials arrived. Deccan Herald leads instead with the availability dates and the official rollout schedule, citing the education minister's review and printing numbers. Republicworld omits the ministry's supply-chain fixes and the phased rollout plan. Deccan Herald omits the specific protest posts and mid-term exam timing. Together, they show a gap between NCERT's procedural assurance and the lived disruption for students. The key date to watch is September 30, when the Social Science Part 2 textbook becomes available, after mid-term exams have already begun.

## Coverage

- deccanherald.com (neutral report) <https://www.deccanherald.com/education/ncert-class-9-maths-social-science-textbooks-to-be-available-by-september-end-4155159>
  Leads with availability dates and official rollout, omitting public criticism
- republicworld.com (government critical) <https://www.republicworld.com/education/ncert-announces-availability-of-two-more-class-9-textbooks-amid-criticism-over-delay-2026-09-22-137462>
  Leads with criticism over delay and social media protest, omits supply-chain details

Tags: Dharmendra Pradhan, Education Ministry, NCERT, NEP 2020
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