The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a new social science textbook for class 9 students. The book is titled Understanding Society: India and Beyond. This is the second part of Class 9 Social Science Textbook. NCERT gave this information through a press release on 28 September 2026. The new book will be available for students to purchase from 29 September 2026. Students and teachers can purchase it through NCERT official channels.

New Social Science Book for Class 9

New book of NCERT has been published as part-2 of social science subject of class 9. This book is prepared according to the updated curriculum implemented in schools. Through which students will be helped to understand various topics related to society. The new textbook is part of NCERT’s process of periodically updating books for school education. Students and teachers of class 9 can use it in their regular studies and education.

You can buy the book from 29th September

According to NCERT, the new social science textbook will be available for sale from 29 September 2026. Students, teachers, parents and other interested readers can purchase it from the Publication Department of NCERT and its authorized vendors. Apart from this, the book can also be obtained through the official website of NCERT and Amazon. The council has advised students and teachers to use authorized sales channels to purchase books.

NCERT published contact details

For any information regarding the new textbook, NCERT has also provided the contact details of its publication department. Students and teachers can use this medium for information regarding book availability or purchase. This book released for the students of class 9 has been prepared according to the new syllabus for the study of social science.