The wait is finally over! NCERT has released the much-anticipated Social Science Part 2 and Mathematics Part 2 textbooks for Class 9 for the 2026-27 academic session. Here's everything students and parents need to know about these new books, what's inside them, how to get your copies — and where to find chapter-wise NCERT solutions to study smarter.
Social Science Part 2: "Understanding Society: India and Beyond"
The new Social Science textbook, titled "Understanding Society: India and Beyond, Social Science Textbook for Grade 9, Part 2," was released on September 29, 2026. This revised edition has been aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023, ensuring it meets the latest educational standards.
What's Inside the New Social Science Book?
The textbook covers several important and contemporary topics that will help students understand society, governance, and civic responsibility better. Key topics include:
- The 1975–77 Emergency – A crucial period in Indian political history
- The role and powers of the judiciary – How courts function and uphold justice
- Election Commission and electoral roll revision – Understanding the democratic process
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists – Contemporary electoral practices
- Fake news and misinformation during elections – Media literacy and responsible citizenship
- The book also explains important constitutional concepts like judicial review, Fundamental Rights, and Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
A Note on Curriculum Changes
Parents should be aware that this revised textbook follows a reorganisation of constitutional topics across different classes. NCERT has clarified that the Preamble was not removed from the curriculum—it has simply been redistributed across various grade levels. The new book also incorporates changes made after expert review of previous textbook content.
Mathematics Part 2: "Ganita Manjari – Part 2"
The Mathematics textbook, titled "Ganita Manjari – Part 2," was released on September 21, 2026, marking the first textbook launch under the newly updated Class 9 syllabus for 2026-27. Like the Social Science book, it has been designed to align with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023.
How to Get Your Textbooks
Students and parents can purchase or download the new textbooks through multiple official channels:
For Physical Copies:
NCERT sales counters and Publication Division outlets
Authorised vendors across the country
Official NCERT website (ncert.nic.in)
Amazon (as an authorised online seller)
For Free Digital PDFs:
Visit the official NCERT website: ncert.nic.in
Click on the "Textbooks" section
Select Class 9
Choose Social Science Part 2 or Mathematics Part 2
Open and download the PDF for free
NCERT has also made digital versions of several Class 9 textbooks available for free download, so students can access study materials anytime, anywhere.
NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Now Available at books.edusaint.in
Got the new textbooks? Now make sure you have the right NCERT Solutions to go with them.
For students who want chapter-wise answers, explanations, and exam-ready practice, books.edusaint.in offers Class 9 NCERT Solutions in an easy-to-use format. Whether you are working through the newly released Social Science Part 2 and Mathematics Part 2, or revising other Class 9 subjects, the solutions can help you understand concepts better and complete homework with confidence.
What You Can Find on books.edusaint.in
Chapter-wise NCERT Solutions for Class 9
Subject-wise coverage, including Maths, Social Science, Science, English, Hindi, and more
Simple explanations for textbook exercises and questions
Exam-oriented answers to help with school tests and final exams
Free and easy access — just visit the website and choose your subject
How to Access the Solutions
Go to books.edusaint.in
Select Class 9
Choose your subject — for example, Mathematics or Social Science
Pick the chapter you are studying
Read the solutions and explanations online
For the newly released textbooks, books.edusaint.in is a useful companion for students and parents who want reliable, chapter-wise help alongside the official NCERT material.
⚠️ Important Advisory for Parents
NCERT has specifically advised buyers to purchase textbooks only from authorised sources. This is because newly launched editions are at risk of unauthorised or pirated copies circulating in the market. Always verify that you are buying from official NCERT channels to ensure you get the authentic, updated content.
💡 What This Means for Students and Parents
For students, these new textbooks represent an opportunity to learn from updated, NEP-aligned content that is more relevant to today's world. The Social Science book, in particular, covers contemporary topics like fake news and electoral processes that are crucial for informed citizenship.
For parents, it's important to note that since these are the first textbooks launched under the revised NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023 framework for Class 9, teachers may need some lead time to familiarise themselves with the updated structure and content. Your support in ensuring students have access to the correct textbooks — and good supporting resources like NCERT Solutions on books.edusaint.in — will be invaluable.
🔮 What's Next?
This release is part of NCERT's phased rollout of revised learning materials across classes. NCERT has not yet indicated a separate revised Science textbook release alongside these two. Students and parents are advised to check the official NCERT website regularly for updates on any further Class 9 textbook releases.
✅ Quick Summary
Resource Details Where to Access
Social Science Part 2 Understanding Society: India and Beyond NCERT counters, authorised vendors, ncert.nic.in
Mathematics Part 2 Ganita Manjari – Part 2 NCERT counters, authorised vendors, ncert.nic.in
Class 9 NCERT Solutions Chapter-wise, subject-wise solutions books.edusaint.in
Where to buy textbooks: NCERT counters, authorised vendors, ncert.nic.in, Amazon
Free PDF download: ncert.nic.in → Textbooks → Class 9 → Select Subject
NCERT Solutions: Visit books.edusaint.in → Class 9 → Choose Subject → Chapter-wise Solutions
Stay tuned for more updates, and happy learning! 🎓