NCERT Books for Class 6 Social Science 2025

NCERT Books for Class 6 Social Science 2025 - Download PDF Here

Edited By Irshad Anwar | Updated on Jul 02, 2025 08:26 PM IST

Did you know that from 2025, Class 6 kids will have just one Social Science book instead of three? The new NCERT Class 6 Social Science book puts History, Geography, and Civics all together in one, called Exploring Society India and Beyond. It has simple language, colourful pictures, and fun activities so students can follow easily. This way, they can finish all topics in one place, save time, and get a better view of society without getting confused. That’s why many students trust NCERT books for easy understanding.

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NCERT Class 6 Social Science Book
How to Download the NCERT Class 6 Social Science Book PDF for Free
How to benefit from the NCERT Class 6 Social Science book?
NCERT Social Science Class 6: Revision Hacks
NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Social Science 2025-26
NCERT Solutions for Class 6

NCERT Books for Class 6 Social Science 2025 - Download PDF Here

Before, Class 6 Social Science was split into three books — Social and Political Life, The Earth – Our Habitat, and History – Our Past. Now NCERT has put everything together in 2025 to make it simpler. This single book covers chapters one by one with easy points and follows the NCERT Class 6 syllabus closely. Teachers and many state boards also recommend this NCERT textbook for its clear content. Students can go through it step by step to strengthen their basics. The free PDF is available on the NCERT website for anyone to download.

NCERT Class 6 Social Science Book

The book of Social Science is well known for its thorough and reliable material. The prime benefit of NCERT textbooks is that they are accessible to the students for free on the NCERT website, and students can download them at their convenience, available both in English and Hindi versions.

Social Science Book NCERT Class 6 Chapters 2025

The latest chapter of the Social Science book, Exploring Society India and Beyond, is given below:

Theme	Chapters
India and the World: Land and the People	Locating Places on the Earth Oceans and Continents Landforms and Life
Tapestry of the Past	Timeline and Sources of History India, That Is Bharat The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation
Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions	India's Cultural Roots Unity in Diversity, or 'Many in the One'
Governance and Democracy	Family and Community Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: Governance Grassroots Democracy — Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas
Economic Life Around Us	The Value of Work Economic Activities Around Us

How to Download the NCERT Class 6 Social Science Book PDF for Free

To obtain the most recent Social Science Book PDF in English, simply follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to ncert.nic.in, the official website.

Step 2: Scroll down and click on the textbook.

Step 3: Go to E-Books and select the "E-Books" option.

Step 4: "Textbooks of Classes I-XII (PDF)" is the option for selecting textbooks.

Step 5: Pick Your Book: Pick the needed book and Class 6, Social Science.

Step 6: When you click "Go," the textbook will open in a chapter-by-chapter arrangement.

Step 7: Download the PDF file. To download the chapters for offline use, click on them.

NCERT Class 6 Book Cover Image

NCERT Class 6 Book Cover Image

Students can also download the NCERT Social Science Class 6 textbook 2025-2026 from here:

Download the NCERT Class 6 Social Science textbook

How to benefit from the NCERT Class 6 Social Science book?

The new Social Science book is like a one-stop shop for History, Geography, and Civics, all in one place. It uses simple language, colourful diagrams, and relatable examples to make things easier. Below are the steps on how you can get the most out of it:

Read small chunks daily, don’t gobble up the whole chapter at once; do it bit by bit so it sticks better.
Use the pictures. The book is full of maps, cartoons, and diagrams, so keep referring to them while reading.
Revise with keywords, note down important terms (like Paleolithic, democracy, plateau) and revise them regularly.
Check the in-text questions; those blue boxes in between are golden for quick revision.
Relate to your surroundings, connect topics like “local government” or “climate” to what you see around you every day.
Discuss with friends or family, teaching someone else is the best way to remember!
Follow the NCERT syllabus, stick to what’s given instead of trying to cram from too many extra books.

NCERT Social Science Class 6: Revision Hacks

Social Science might feel heavy with so many facts, but you can revise it smartly without stress. Follow these easy hacks to make your preparation smoother and more fun:

Make short notes in your own words after finishing every chapter to help you remember better.
Create simple flashcards to quickly test yourself on important dates, terms, and concepts.
Practice maps regularly so you don’t forget important locations, rivers, or states.
Set aside 15 minutes every day just to revise what you studied earlier, so it stays fresh.
Do group quizzes with friends or family members to make revision more interesting.
Highlight keywords and definitions in your book so you can spot them quickly later.
Spend time revising diagrams, charts, and tables because they often come up in exams.
Solve all the NCERT back questions after every chapter to get better exam practice.
Connect the topics you study with current news or things you see around you to make them relatable.
Draw mind maps for each chapter to summarise the main concepts in one place.

NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Social Science 2025-26

Students should start early and plan their preparation so that they can finish the syllabus on time, with a thorough understanding. The NCERT syllabus will ensure that they grasp the concept with the best content, and have quality test trends that prepare them for higher classes. It is best to prepare with the NCERT curriculum, as it is also the basis for many competitive exams.

NCERT Solutions for Class 6

The solutions help students in understanding the complex topics easily, solving their doubts, and scoring well in their exams. Proper use of NCERT solutions can increase learning and help in preparing well for tests. Whenever students understand the concepts properly, they will feel more confident and prepared for tests. Students can find the chapter-wise links for the subjects Maths and Science from the NCERT Class 6 solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the main subjects covered in Class 6 Social Science?

The Class 6 Social Science NCERT 2025-2026 textbook, with the title "Exploring Society: India and Beyond", includes topics from History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. The book is divided into five main themes, which help the students to understand both the past and the present.

2. Which chapters are included in the History section?

The chapters that are included in the History section are given under the Theme of Tapestry of the Past. It consists of 3 chapters:

Timeline and Sources of History
India, That is Bharat
The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation

3. What topics are studied under Geography in Class 6?

India and the World: Land and the People is the theme that includes the chapters and topics of the subject Geography in the latest NCERT textbook of Social Science Class 6. It consists of the following chapters:

Locating Places on the Earth
Oceans and Continents
Landforms and Life

4. How many chapters are there in the Civics section?

Under the Civics section, "Governance and Democracy," two chapters are there which are :

Family and Community
Grassroots Democracy (Parts 1–3: Governance in rural and urban areas)

5. What is the significance of studying Social Science in Class 6?

Students will learn about the past and the way people used to live.
They will learn about different places and their features, like rivers, mountains, and cities.
Social Science will give us the knowledge about various people and cultures.
We learn about rights and duties as members of society.
It gives us an understanding of the past and how the world around us is related.

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