NCERT Launches New Textbooks for Classes 5 and 8 Aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023
NCERT Launches New Textbooks for Classes 5 and 8 Aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023
Books aim to ignite imagination, creativity, and conceptual clarity in young learners
New Delhi – The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has officially launched new textbooks for Class 5 and Class 8, marking a significant step towards implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. These books are designed to make learning more interactive, reflective, and conceptually rooted.
𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐄𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 & 𝐍𝐂𝐅-𝐒𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 📖
— NCERT (@ncert) July 9, 2025
📘 Curiosity (Science Textbook) – Class 8
📘Kaushal Bodh (Vocational Education Textbook) – Class-8
Crafted to spark imagination, creativity, and conceptual clarity in… pic.twitter.com/oVucV9qsyf
Key Details from the New Launch:
As per the shared image and official updates from NCERT:
For Class 5:
- Hindi: Veena – Hindi Textbook
- English: Santoor – English Textbook
For Class 8:
- Hindi: Malhar – Hindi Textbook
- English: Poorvi – English Textbook
- Art: Kriti – Art Textbook
- Science: Curiosity – Science Textbook
- Vocational Education: Kaushal Bodh – Vocational Education Book
These textbooks are designed not just to deliver content, but to encourage thinking, questioning, and exploration. According to NCERT’s post on its official platform X (formerly Twitter), the new books are crafted to promote conceptual clarity, imagination, and creativity—core goals of the NEP 2020.
Where to Access the Books:
The new textbooks are now available on:
- NCERT’s official web portal: ncertbooks.ncert.gov.in
- Amazon:
In recent years, NCERT has rolled out revised books for Classes 1, 2, 3, and 6 under NEP 2020. This latest release for Classes 5 and 8 marks the next major rollout, focusing on learner-centric pedagogy and holistic education.
This move is being seen as a transformative step in school education, with the aim of creating a generation of learners who are not only well-informed but also curious, skilled, and creative.
