NCERT Books for Class 10 English 2025-26: Download Fee PDF

Edited By Shivani Poonia | Updated on Aug 07, 2025 07:41 PM IST

Want to build a strong foundation in English? Trust NCERT. English is a bridge between cultures, knowledge, and future opportunities. Mastering English means mastering the art of communication. NCERT English books make English feel like a conversation, not just a subject. NCERT prescribes two books for the Class 10 English subject: First Flight and Footprints Without Feet. The NCERT also recommends a workbook titled "Words and Expressions 2" for Class 10 students. The official NCERT website and the Careers360 website offer free downloads of the NCERT Class 10 English books in PDF format. The primary purpose of these NCERT books for class 10 is to provide students with suitable study material that they can use to excel in English for the board exam and future purposes.

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NCERT Books for Class 10 English

NCERT Books for Class 10 English make English feel like a conversation, not just a subject. The NCERT Books are designed under the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). Almost every CBSE-affiliated school and some other educational boards prescribe the NCERT Books for Class 10 English 2025-26 in their curriculum. The NCERT English Class 10 textbook explains all topics in simple and easy language. Read the complete article to learn more about NCERT books, chapters included in NCERT English Class 10, NCERT syllabus, and other details. Download your syllabus, revision notes, and all chapter PDFs here: NCERT.

NCERT Books for Class 10 English 2025-26

Many teachers and authorities recommend these Class 10 English NCERT books to students to prepare them for the board.

"First Flight" and "Footprints without Feet" are the two books that make up the NCERT textbook for Class 10 English.
Additionally, we have included a download link for the Words and Expressions II book, which is the required workbook for students in Class 10.
The NCERT Books for Class 10 English 2025–26 have a very nice flow to each unit. For example, the Before You Read part serves as an introduction, provides information or knowledge about the book to be read, and proposes certain tasks.
The goal of the NCERT books for Class 10 is to give students a foundation in English communication by teaching them to find relevant meaning to the context.

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Check out the books of some of the subjects you’ll be learning in the NCERT Class 10 here.

NCERT Books for Class 10 English 2025-26

Check out the chapter-wise NCERT books for Class 10. We have provided the chapter-wise links for the students to download the NCERT Class 10 English books 2025-26.

NCERT Class 10 Book 2025-26: First Flight

Here’s what the NCERT Class 10 English book, "First Flight", includes for your reference.

S.No.	Chapters
1	A Letter to God
2	Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
3	Two Stories about Flying
4	From the Diary of Anne Frank
5	Glimpses of India
6	Mijbil the Otter
7	Madam Rides the Bus
8	The Sermon at Benares
9	The Proposal

NCERT Class 10 English Book: Footprints Without Feet

These chapters are part of the NCERT curriculum for Class 11 English book, "Footprints Without Feet".

S.No.	Chapters
1	A Triumph of Surgery
2	The Thief’s Story
3	The Midnight Visitor
4	A Question of Trust
5	Footprints without Feet
6	The Making of a Scientist
7	The Necklace
8	Bholi
9	The Book That Saved the Earth

NCERT Books for Class 10 English

The table below offers students the option to download the entire NCERT 10th English Books 2025-26.

Book	Download complete NCERT 10th English books
First Flight	Download here
Footprints without Feet Chapters	Download here
Words and Expressions 2	Download here

NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 English 2025-26

English Language and Literature and English Communicative are the two primary sections of the NCERT Class 10 English syllabus. Reading, writing, grammar, and literature are some of the additional categories into which the CBSE Class 10 English syllabus is divided. Students should consult the NCERT Class 10 English textbook PDFs, which offer a thorough synopsis of the material, in order to obtain a good grasp of the syllabus. Students can make an efficient study schedule and get ready to cover all the important subjects by going over the syllabus.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the main NCERT English books prescribed for Class 10?

Class 10 students study two main NCERT English books –
First Flight (Textbook in English) and Footprints Without Feet (Supplementary Reader).
Additionally, there is a workbook titled Words and Expressions – II for language practice.

2. Are NCERT Class 10 English books available in PDF format?

All of the NCERT's textbooks are available for free in PDF format on its official website (ncert.nic.in). You can use them on your phone, tablet, or computer after downloading them. Educational websites such as Careers360 also provide free PDFs of all the NCERT books for class 10 English.

3. What is the difference between 'First Flight' and 'Footprints Without Feet'?

“First Flight” book includes prose and poetry that form the core literature syllabus, while “Footprints Without Feet” book is a supplementary reader with short stories aimed at enhancing critical thinking and reading skills.
Both books are essential for comprehensive coverage of the NCERT class 10 syllabus for English.

4. Where can I purchase NCERT books for class 10 English online?

You can buy NCERT Class 10 English books from the following platforms:

Amazon
Flipkart

These platforms offer both individual books and combo sets, often with discounts.
You can also download digital versions of the NCERT Class 10 English books for free from the Careers360 website.

5. Are there any guides or solutions available for NCERT Class 10 English books?

Yes, many trusted academic websites, such as Careers360, offer chapter-wise NCERT solutions and summaries to help students understand and revise the material more effectively.

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