NCERT Textbooks · Session 2026-27
NCERT Books for Class 1 (Session 2026-27)
This page provides access to all NCERT textbooks for Class 1 for the 2026-27 academic session. Students can read books online or download PDFs. These books are fundamental for building a strong foundation in English, Mathematics, and Hindi.
All links open on NCERT Help — read chapters online with PDF preview.
Latest NCERT books — read online
English - English medium - Mridang
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
| Two Little Hands | Read online |
| Greetings | Read online |
| Picture Time | Read online |
| The Cap-seller and the Monkeys | Read online |
| A Farm | Read online |
| Fun with Pictures | Read online |
| The Food we Eat | Read online |
| The Four Seasons | Read online |
| Anandi's Rainbow | Read online |
Mathematics - English medium - Joyful-Mathematics (English)
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
| Finding the Furry Cat! (Pre-number Concepts) | Read online |
| What is Long? What is Round? (Shapes) | Read online |
| Mango Treat (Numbers 1 to 9) | Read online |
| Making 10 (Numbers 10 to 20) | Read online |
| Addition | Read online |
| Vegetable Farm (Addition and Subtraction up to 20) | Read online |
| Lina's Family (Measurement) | Read online |
| Fun with Numbers (Numbers 21 to 99) | Read online |
| Utsav (Patterns) | Read online |
| How do I Spend my Day? (Time) | Read online |
| Addition | Read online |
| How Much Can We Spend? (Money) | Read online |
| So Many Toys (Data Handling) | Read online |
Hindi - Hindi medium - Sarangi
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
| परिवार | Read online |
| एक हमारे दादाजी हैं | Read online |
| रीना का दिन | Read online |
| मेला | Read online |
| बरखा और मेघ | Read online |
| तीन साथी | Read online |
| वाह, मेरे घोड़े! | Read online |
| खतरे में साँप | Read online |
| आलू की सड़क | Read online |
| झूलम-झूली | Read online |
| भुट्टे | Read online |
| फुली रोटी | Read online |
| मेला | Read online |
| बरखा और मेघा | Read online |
| होली | Read online |
| जन्मदिवस पर पेड़ लगाओ | Read online |
| हवा | Read online |
| कितनी प्यारी है ये दुनिया | Read online |
| चाँद का बच्चा | Read online |
Mathematics - Hindi medium - Joyful-Mathematics (Hindi)
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
| मेरी प्यारी बिल्ली ढूँढ़ो (संख्या पूर्व अवधारणाएँ) | Read online |
| क्या है लंबा? क्या है गोल? (आकृतियाँ) | Read online |
| स्वादिष्ट आम (1 से 9 तक की संख्याएँ) | Read online |
| 10 बनाएँ (10 से 20 तक की संख्याएँ) | Read online |
| कितने? (एक अंक वाली संख्याओं का जोड़ और घटाव) | Read online |
| सब्ज़ियों की खेती (20 तक के जोड़ और घटाव) | Read online |
| लीना का परिवार | Read online |
| संख्याओं के साथ खेल (21 से 99 तक की संख्याएँ) | Read online |
| उत्सव (पैटर्न) | Read online |
| मेरी दिनचर्या (समय) | Read online |
| कितनी बार? (गुणा) | Read online |
| हम कितना खर्च कर सकते हैं? (रुपये और पैसे) | Read online |
| खिलौने ही खिलौने (आँकड़ों के साथ कार्य) | Read online |
Mathematics - Sanskrit medium - Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit)
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
| मेरी प्यारी बिल्ली ढूँढ़ो | Read online |
| क्या है लंबा? क्या है गोल? | Read online |
| स्वादिष्ट आम्रम् | Read online |
| 10 बनाएँ | Read online |
| कितने? | Read online |
| सब्ज़ियों की खेती | Read online |
| लीना का परिवार | Read online |
| संख्याओं के साथ खेल | Read online |
| उत्सव | Read online |
| मेरी | Read online |
| कितनी बार? | Read online |
| हम कितना खर्च कर सकते हैं? | Read online |
| खिलौने ही खिलौने | Read online |
Older NCERT book lists (archive)
Previous-edition chapter lists. Prefer the latest books above when available.
Class 1 English — Marigold (English, archive)
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
| Unit Prelims | Open chapter |
| Unit 1. A Happy Child; Three Little Pigs | Open chapter |
| Unit 2. After a Bath; The Bubble the Straw And the Shoe | Open chapter |
| Unit 3. One Little Kitten; Lalu And Peelu | Open chapter |
| Unit 4. Once I Saw a Little Bird; Mittu And the Yellow Mango | Open chapter |
| Unit 5. Merry-Go-Round; Circle | Open chapter |
| Unit 6. If I Were An Apple; Our Tree | Open chapter |
| Unit 7. A Kite; Sundari | Open chapter |
| Unit 8. A Little Turtle; The Tiger And the Mosquito | Open chapter |
| Unit 10. Flying-Man; The Tailor And His Friend | Open chapter |
| Unit 9. Clouds; Anandis Rainbow | Open chapter |
Class 1 English — Raindrops (English, archive)
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
| Unit Prelims | Open chapter |
| Unit 1. Clap, Clap, Clap | Open chapter |
| Unit 2. One, Two | Open chapter |
| Unit 3. The Little Bird | Open chapter |
| Unit 4. Bubbles | Open chapter |
| Unit 5. Chhotu | Open chapter |
| Unit 6. Animals And Birds | Open chapter |
| Unit 7. Fruits And Vegetables | Open chapter |
| Unit 8. Who Am I | Open chapter |
| Unit 9. Hide And Seek | Open chapter |
| Unit 10. Fun With Numbers | Open chapter |
| Unit 11. Shapes | Open chapter |
| Unit 12. Cats | Open chapter |
| Unit 13. Colours | Open chapter |
| Unit 14. Actions We Do | Open chapter |
| Unit 15. Left And Right | Open chapter |
| Unit 16. The Lion And The Mouse | Open chapter |
| Unit 17. Morning And Evening | Open chapter |
| Unit 18. May I Come In | Open chapter |
| Unit 19. Action Song | Open chapter |
Class 1 Mathematics — Math-Magic (English, archive)
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
| Chapter Prelims | Open chapter |
| Chapter 1. Shapes And Space | Open chapter |
| Chapter 2. Numbers From One to Nine | Open chapter |
| Chapter 3. Addition | Open chapter |
| Chapter 4. Subtraction | Open chapter |
| Chapter 5. Numbers From Ten to Twenty | Open chapter |
| Chapter 6. Time | Open chapter |
| Chapter 7. Measurement | Open chapter |
| Chapter 8. Numbers From Twenty-One to Fifty | Open chapter |
| Chapter 9. Data Handling | Open chapter |
| Chapter 10. Patterns | Open chapter |
| Chapter 11. Numbers | Open chapter |
| Chapter 12. Money | Open chapter |
| Chapter 13. How Many | Open chapter |
| Chapter Teacher Notes | Open chapter |
Class 1 Mathematics — Mathematics Lab Manual (English, archive)
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
| Activities for I to V (1 - 16) | Open chapter |
| Activities for I to V (17 - 27) and Projects | Open chapter |
Class 1 गणित — गणित - लैब मैनुअल (Hindi, archive)
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
| कक्षा (I-V) के लिए क्रियाकलाप (1 - 16) | Open chapter |
| कक्षा (I-V) के लिए क्रियाकलाप (17 - 27) और परियोजना | Open chapter |
Class 1 गणित — गणित का जादू (Hindi, archive)
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
| अध्याय Prelims | Open chapter |
| अध्याय 1. आकृतियाँ और स्थान | Open chapter |
| अध्याय 2. एक से नों तक की संख्याएँ | Open chapter |
| अध्याय 3. जोड़ | Open chapter |
| अध्याय 4. घटाव | Open chapter |
| अध्याय 5. दस से बीस तक की संख्याएँ | Open chapter |
| अध्याय 6. समय | Open chapter |
| अध्याय 7. माप | Open chapter |
| अध्याय 8. 21 से 50 तक की संख्याएँ | Open chapter |
| अध्याय 9. आंकडों का उपयोग | Open chapter |
| अध्याय 10. पैटर्न | Open chapter |
| अध्याय 11. संख्याएँ | Open chapter |
| अध्याय 12. मुद्रा | Open chapter |
| अध्याय 13. बताओ कितने | Open chapter |
| अध्याय 14. शिक्षकों के लिए टिप्पणी | Open chapter |
Class 1 हिंदी — रिमझिम (Hindi, archive)
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
| पाठ Prelims | Open chapter |
| पाठ 1. झूला | Open chapter |
| पाठ 2. आम की कहानी | Open chapter |
| पाठ 3. आम की टोकरी | Open chapter |
| पाठ 4. पत्ते ही पत्ते | Open chapter |
| पाठ 5. पकौड़ी | Open chapter |
| पाठ 6. छुक-छुक गाड़ी | Open chapter |
| पाठ 7. रसोईघर | Open chapter |
| पाठ 8. चूहो! म्याऊँ सो रही है; मकड़ी-लकड़ी- ककड़ी | Open chapter |
| पाठ 9. बंदर और गिलहरी | Open chapter |
| पाठ 10. पगड़ी | Open chapter |
| पाठ 11. पतंग | Open chapter |
| पाठ 12. गेंद-बल्ला | Open chapter |
| पाठ 13. बंदर गया खेत में भाग | Open chapter |
| पाठ 14. एक बुढ़िया | Open chapter |
| पाठ 15. मैं भी... | Open chapter |
| पाठ 16. लालू और पीलू | Open chapter |
| पाठ 17. चकई के चकदुम | Open chapter |
| पाठ 18. छोटी का कमाल | Open chapter |
| पाठ 19. चार चने | Open chapter |
| पाठ 20. भगदड़ | Open chapter |
| पाठ 21. हलीम चला चाँद पर | Open chapter |
| पाठ 22. हाथी चल्लम चल्लम | Open chapter |
| पाठ 23. सात पूँछ का चूहा | Open chapter |
Class 1 Mathematics — Riyazi (Urdu, archive)
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
| Prelims | Open chapter |
| Chapter 1 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 2 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 3 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 4 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 5 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 6 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 7 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 8 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 9 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 10 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 11 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 12 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 13 | Open chapter |
Class 1 Urdu — Ibtedai Urdu-I (Urdu, archive)
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
| Prelims | Open chapter |
| Chapter 1 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 2 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 3 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 4 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 5 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 6 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 7 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 8 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 9 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 10 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 11 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 12 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 13 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 14 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 15 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 16 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 17 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 18 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 19 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 20 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 21 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 22 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 23 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 24 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 25 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 26 | Open chapter |
| Chapter 27 | Open chapter |
About these NCERT books
NCERT books are the primary resource for CBSE students. For Class 1, the session 2026-27, we offer books in English, Hindi, and Sanskrit mediums. This includes 'Mridang' for English, 'Joyful Mathematics' in English, Hindi, and Sanskrit, and 'Sarangi' for Hindi. These books cover essential concepts for young learners. You can read chapters online or download the complete books in PDF format. Using these books helps students understand the CBSE curriculum thoroughly and prepare for school tests and future board examinations. They are designed to make learning engaging and effective for Class 1 students.
How to use this page
- Select the subject you want to study (English, Maths, Hindi).
- Choose the medium (English, Hindi, or Sanskrit for Maths).
- Click on the book title to open it.
- Read individual chapters or download the entire book.
- Use the online versions for quick revision.
- Save PDFs for offline study.
Topics covered
- Numbers
- Shapes and Space
- Addition and Subtraction
- Measurement
- Patterns
- Alphabet
- Words and Sentences
- Stories and Poems
- Basic Hindi Grammar
- Varnamala
- Simple Hindi Sentences
Important for exams
- Number Recognition and Counting
- Basic Addition and Subtraction
- Identifying Shapes
- Alphabet Recognition
- Forming Simple Words
What you will learn
- Develop basic numeracy skills.
- Learn to read and write English alphabets and simple words.
- Understand fundamental Hindi letters and words.
- Recognize basic shapes and patterns.
- Develop an interest in learning.
NCERT books and CBSE exams
NCERT books form the basis of the CBSE syllabus. Class 1 assessments focus on foundational concepts taught in these books. Understanding the content thoroughly helps students perform well in school examinations.
Study tips
- Read each chapter aloud to improve pronunciation.
- Practice counting and writing numbers daily.
- Draw shapes and identify them in your surroundings.
- Use flashcards for alphabets and Hindi varnamala.
- Ask your teacher or parents to explain difficult concepts.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Memorizing without understanding concepts.
- Skipping practice exercises.
- Not reviewing learned topics regularly.
- Ignoring illustrations and examples in the books.
Objective questions — check your basics
Q1. Which is the primary board for which NCERT books are prescribed?
Explanation: NCERT books are the official textbooks for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Q2. What is the academic session mentioned for these Class 1 books?
Explanation: The books provided on this page are for the academic session 2026-27.
Q3. Which subject has books available in English, Hindi, and Sanskrit mediums?
Explanation: The Mathematics book, 'Joyful Mathematics', is available in English, Hindi, and Sanskrit mediums for Class 1.
Q4. What is the name of the English textbook for Class 1?
Explanation: 'Mridang' is the NCERT textbook for English for Class 1.
Q5. What does 'PDF' stand for in the context of downloading books?
Explanation: PDF stands for Portable Document Format, a file type used for presenting documents.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download NCERT books for Class 1?
You can download NCERT Class 1 books in PDF format directly from this page by selecting the subject and medium you need.
Are these books suitable for all schools affiliated with CBSE?
Yes, NCERT books are the standard textbooks for all CBSE-affiliated schools across India. They align with the CBSE curriculum.
Can I read the books online without downloading?
Yes, you can read individual chapters or entire books online directly from this page without needing to download them.
What subjects are covered in NCERT Class 1 books?
NCERT Class 1 books cover essential subjects like English, Mathematics, and Hindi.
Is there a specific book for Environmental Studies (EVS) in Class 1?
For Class 1, EVS concepts are often integrated into other subjects or taught through specific school-level materials, rather than a standalone NCERT EVS textbook.
What is the benefit of using NCERT books?
NCERT books provide a strong foundation, cover the CBSE syllabus comprehensively, and are crucial for exam preparation. They are written in simple language suitable for young learners.
Can I access books for the previous academic session?
This page focuses on the current session (2026-27). For older sessions, you might need to check the official NCERT website or archives.
Are the Sanskrit medium books for Mathematics difficult?
The Sanskrit medium books for Mathematics are designed for Class 1 students. While the language is Sanskrit, the mathematical concepts are presented in a way suitable for beginners.