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NCERT is finalising new textbooks for Class 10 under NEP 2020, with all subjects expected to be available by March 2027 ahead of the 2027-28 academic session.
New Delhi. : The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is preparing to introduce new textbooks for Class 10 from the academic session 2027-28. The preparation of most subject-wise textbooks is in its final stages, and the first books are expected to start arriving from next month. NCERT is targeting March 2027 for the availability of textbooks across all subjects.
The new textbooks are being developed as part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the revised school education curriculum. The move follows the introduction of new textbooks for Class 9 during the ongoing academic session 2026-27.
Class 10 NCERT Books Expected by March 2027
According to information shared by senior NCERT officials, most of the new Class 10 textbooks have reached the finalisation stage. The council is working to ensure that schools receive the books before the beginning of the 2027-28 academic session in April.
The initial textbooks are expected to become available from next month, while the complete set covering all subjects is targeted for release by March 2027.
The preparation schedule is intended to avoid delays in textbook availability, particularly in view of the delays experienced in releasing some Class 9 books, including Social Science, during the current academic session.
NCERT Begins Work on Class 11 Textbooks
Alongside the Class 10 books, NCERT has also started work on new textbooks for Class 11.
The aim is to ensure that students who study the revised Class 10 textbooks in 2027-28 can continue with the corresponding new textbooks when they enter Class 11 in the following academic session.
This preparation is expected to support a phased transition to the revised curriculum across successive school classes.
New Textbooks Under NEP 2020
NCERT is developing the new textbooks as part of the broader curriculum reform under NEP 2020. The council has so far released around 134 textbooks for different subjects from Balvatika to Class 9 under the new curriculum framework.
With the planned introduction of Class 10 textbooks in 2027-28, the textbook revision process will extend to another important stage of secondary education.
The initiative is intended to ensure continuity in the revised curriculum and provide students with updated learning materials across school levels.
What Students and Schools Should Know
Students currently studying in Class 9 should expect new Class 10 textbooks when they move to the next class in the 2027-28 academic session.
Schools will need to plan for the transition and ensure that the revised textbooks are incorporated into their academic preparations. However, NCERT has not yet provided subject-wise release dates or detailed information about the contents of each new Class 10 textbook in the information supplied.
Further details regarding availability and textbook updates are expected through NCERT's official channels.
Official Website
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NCERT: https://ncert.nic.in/
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NCERT Textbooks: https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php
FAQs
1. When will NCERT release new Class 10 textbooks?
NCERT is expected to begin releasing the new Class 10 textbooks from next month, with all subject books targeted for availability by March 2027.
2. From which academic session will the new Class 10 books be used?
The new textbooks are planned for the academic session 2027-28.
3. Has NCERT started preparing Class 11 textbooks?
Yes. NCERT has begun work on new Class 11 textbooks to support the next stage of curriculum transition.
4. Why are NCERT textbooks being revised?
The revision is part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the revised school curriculum.
5. Have new NCERT Class 9 textbooks already been introduced?
Yes. NCERT has introduced new textbooks for Class 9 during the academic session 2026-27, although some subjects, including Social Science, experienced delays.
6. How many new textbooks has NCERT released so far?
According to the information provided, NCERT has released around 134 textbooks covering Balvatika to Class 9 under the revised curriculum.
7. Will all Class 10 subject textbooks be available before the 2027-28 session?
NCERT is targeting March 2027 for the release of all subject textbooks, ahead of the academic session beginning in April 2027.
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