
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced the release of its new Social Science textbook for Grade 9, titled 'Understanding Society: India and Beyond, Social Science Textbook for…
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced the release of its new Social Science textbook for Grade 9, titled 'Understanding Society: India and Beyond, Social Science Textbook for Grade 9, Part 2'. The textbook will be available for purchase from September 29, 2026.

According to a press release, the book can be bought through NCERT's Publication Division outlets, authorised vendors, its official website, and Amazon. Students, teachers, parents, and scholars are advised to use only official and authorised distribution channels.
NCERT has not yet disclosed the chapters or topics covered in the textbook. Those seeking further information can contact the Chief Business Manager, Publication Division, NCERT, at its New Delhi office.
The textbook is Part 2 of the Grade 9 Social Science series, following NCERT's ongoing curriculum revision under the National Education Policy 2020. NCERT revises textbooks periodically to align with updated syllabi, the last major social science revision for Class 9 was in 2023. The content and themes of this new part remain undisclosed, but the full series will shape what lakhs of students study across CBSE and many state boards. Teachers and publishers will watch for the detailed syllabus and chapter list, which NCERT has not yet released.
Source: timesnownews.com
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