New Curriculum Changes for Class 9 Students: NCERT Releases Revised Textbooks

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is rolling out revised textbooks for Class 9 students as part of the new curriculum for the academic year 2026-27. The mathematics textbook, ‘Ganita Manjari Part 2’, will be available from September 21, 2026, while the social science textbook, ‘Understanding Society – India & Beyond Part 2’, will follow on September 30, 2026. These changes aim to align educational materials with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. Students and schools are encouraged to purchase these books through authorized channels. Stay informed about these important updates in education.

By Ambika Singh Sep 22, 2026, 16:24 IST

Introduction to Revised Curriculum for Class 9

Students enrolled in Class 9 will experience significant changes in their study methods and curriculum for the academic year 2026-27. In this context, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has begun the phased release of updated textbooks. These new materials have been developed in accordance with the revised school curriculum.

Availability of New Mathematics Textbook

According to NCERT, the new Class 9 mathematics textbook, titled ‘Ganita Manjari Part 2’, has been printed and will be available for purchase starting September 21, 2026. Students, parents, teachers, and schools can acquire it through authorized channels. This textbook is part of the revised curriculum being implemented for the 2026-27 academic session, ensuring that Class 9 students have access to materials aligned with the new syllabus.

Release Date for Social Science Textbook

Following the mathematics textbook, the revised social science textbook, ‘Understanding Society – India & Beyond Part 2’, will be available for students starting September 30, 2026. Once released, students and schools can also purchase this book through authorized sales channels. Thus, the mathematics and social science textbooks will be released on different dates.

Where to Purchase New NCERT Textbooks

NCERT advises students, parents, teachers, and schools to buy textbooks only through authorized sources. The new books will be available at NCERT sales counters, on the official website, and through Amazon. The sale of the mathematics book has already commenced, while the social science book will be available from September 30, 2026.

Purpose of the Revised Textbooks

According to NCERT, the revised textbooks for Class 9 are being developed based on the new curriculum. These changes aim to support the implementation of the revised curriculum in schools, taking into account the learning needs of students. The phased release of new books for Class 9 is part of the process to implement the revised curriculum for the 2026-27 academic year.