Key Facts
- Free official PDFs for Classes 1 to 12 at ncert.nic.in/textbook.php
- No login, no payment, no registration needed to download
- Available in English and Hindi medium — chapter-wise PDF or complete book
- Also free on the ePathshala website and app (Android and iOS), with offline reading
- Same books used for CBSE board exams, JEE, NEET and UPSC preparation
Every NCERT textbook from Class 1 to Class 12 is free to download as a PDF from the official NCERT website. You do not need to buy the book, create an account, or pay anything. This guide shows you the two official ways to get them — the NCERT website and the ePathshala app — in under five minutes.
Method 1: Download from ncert.nic.in
This is the fastest way on a computer or phone browser.
- Open ncert.nic.in/textbook.php in your browser.
- Select your Class (1 to 12).
- Select the Subject — for example, Mathematics, Science or Social Science.
- Select the Book Title you need.
- Click a chapter to read it, or download the chapter PDF. You can also download the complete book as one PDF.
- Save the PDF to your phone or computer and open it in any PDF reader.
Method 2: Download from ePathshala
ePathshala is NCERT’s official digital library, made with the Ministry of Education. It has the same books, plus audio, video and interactive material.
- On a computer, open epathshala.nic.in, choose Students, then pick your class, subject and book.
- On a phone, install the free ePathshala app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Open the app, select Student, then your class and subject. No login is needed.
- Tap the download icon next to a book. Once downloaded, you can read it offline without internet.
NCERT Books by Class
| Classes | Main subjects covered |
|---|---|
| Class 1 to 5 | Mathematics, English, Hindi, EVS and language books |
| Class 6 to 8 | Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, Hindi and Sanskrit |
| Class 9 and 10 | Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English and Hindi — the core board-exam books |
| Class 11 and 12 | Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, History, Geography, Political Science and more |
Which Format Should You Choose?
- Chapter-wise PDF: best on mobile data — small files, download only the chapter you need.
- Complete book PDF: best on Wi-Fi — one file for the whole year.
- Flipbook: read the book page by page in your browser on a computer.
- ePub: best for reading on a phone or tablet through the ePathshala app.
5 Tips Before You Download
- Download only from ncert.nic.in or epathshala.nic.in. Other sites may host old or edited copies.
- Check that the book is for the 2026-27 session — NCERT updates books and drops some chapters in the rationalised syllabus.
- For board exams, read the NCERT book first and use other books only for extra practice.
- For JEE and NEET, Class 11 and 12 NCERT Science and Maths books are the base — most questions come from their lines and examples.
- Keep the PDFs in one folder on your phone, named by class and subject, so revision is one tap away.
Note: NCERT books are government publications and the official PDFs are completely free. Never pay anyone for a “NCERT PDF pack” — if a site asks for money or your phone number, it is not the official source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are NCERT books really free to download?
Yes. Every NCERT textbook for Classes 1 to 12 is available as a free PDF on ncert.nic.in and on ePathshala. There is no fee, no login and no subscription.
Can I download NCERT books on my phone?
Yes. Use the free ePathshala app on Android or iOS, or open ncert.nic.in/textbook.php in your phone browser and download the chapter PDFs directly.
Are NCERT books available in Hindi medium?
Yes. Most NCERT books are available in both English and Hindi medium. Select your medium while choosing the book on the NCERT website or in the ePathshala app.
Which NCERT books do I need for Class 10 board exams?
For Class 10, the main books are Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English and Hindi. The CBSE Class 10 and 12 date sheet for 2027 is already out, with exams starting 16 February 2027 — so download your books now and start chapter-wise revision.