- New Class 10 textbooks will be released by December 2026.
- Early release aids student and teacher preparation.
- Books available online, part of NEP 2020.
NCERT Class 10 TextBooks 2026-27: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) plans to release new Class 10 textbooks by December 2026, roughly three months before the 2027 academic session begins. The early release aims to give students and teachers more time to prepare for the revised curriculum.
NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani said the syllabus for all Class 10 subjects will be sent to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) by November 15, 2026. It will also be available on the NCERT website.
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New Class 10 Textbooks to Cover All Major Subjects:
The revised textbooks will include English, Hindi, Urdu, Mathematics, Sanskrit, Science, Social Science, Skill Education, Arts and Physical Education. Language textbooks are expected by November 20, while the remaining books are planned for release by December 2026. The books are being prepared under the revised school curriculum and will be used by students entering Class 10 in the 2027-28 session.
How Will Students Benefit?
The early release will help students understand the revised syllabus before the new session begins. Students currently in Class 9 can also explore the Class 10 curriculum ahead of their board examination year. Teachers will get more time to review the updated content and plan lessons accordingly.
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Where Can Students Buy the New Books?
Once released, the textbooks will be available through the NCERT website, Amazon, Flipkart and Army Post Services for students in remote areas. NCERT aims to sell books at fixed prices across multiple platforms to reduce black marketing and the sale of pirated copies.
Record Sales and NEP 2020 Changes:
NCERT sold 70.9 million textbooks during the 2026-27 academic year, its highest-ever sales. The revised textbooks are part of ongoing changes in school education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.