NCERT Class 6 Exploring Society India and Beyond (Social Science) Book 2026-27

Academic Session 2026 - 2027

NCERT Class 6 Social Science 'Exploring Society' PDF (2026-27)

The Class 6 Social Science book “Exploring Society: India and Beyond” for the 2026-27 session helps students understand the link between human life, society, and environments. Aligned with the latest NCF 2023 and NEP 2020 guidelines, it encourages inquiry-based learning over rote memorization.

Theme-wise Chapter PDF Download (2026-27)

Chapter No.	Chapter Title & Download Link
Theme A — India and the World: Land and the People
Chapter 1	Locating Places on the Earth
Chapter 2	Oceans and Continents
Chapter 3	Landforms and Life
Theme B — Tapestry of the Past
Chapter 4	Timeline and Sources of History
Chapter 5	India, That Is Bharat
Chapter 6	The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation
Theme C — Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions
Chapter 7	India's Cultural Roots
Chapter 8	Unity in Diversity, or 'Many in the One'
Theme D — Governance and Democracy
Chapter 9	Family and Community
Chapter 10	Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: Governance
Chapter 11	Grassroots Democracy — Part 2: Rural Areas
Chapter 12	Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Urban Areas
Theme E — Economic Life Around Us
Chapter 13	The Value of Work
Chapter 14	Economic Activities Around Us
-	Glossary

Why Study the 2026-27 Edition?

• Unified Framework: Combines History, Geography, and Civics into thematic units for a better contextual grasp.
• NCF 2023 Aligned: Designed to trigger curiosity and critical thinking among middle school students.
• Real-world Connect: Explains complex concepts like democracy and economic activities through relatable family and community examples.
• Diverse Roots: Deeply explores India’s cultural heritage, civilizational beginnings, and the concept of 'Bharat'.

How to Download Official PDFs:

1. Visit the official NCERT portal at ncert.nic.in.
2. Navigate to 'E-Books' and select 'PDF (I-XII)'.
3. Select 'Class 6', Subject 'Social Science', and Title 'Exploring Society'.
4. Download individual units or the full textbook ZIP for the 2026-27 session.