NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science 2025-26: Download Free PDF

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NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science 2025-26: Download Free PDF

NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science 2025-26: Download Free PDF

Komal MiglaniUpdated on 08 Sep 2025, 08:49 AM IST

Class 10 Social Science is not all about memorising the raw information and getting good marks in the examination. It is also about understanding how the real world is relevant to us. From revolutions to resource management, topics like nationalism, globalisation, resource and development, and democracy all come alive in the NCERT Books for class 10 Social Science. These Class 10 social science books are essential for board exam preparation as well as entrance exams and scholarship tests. The primary benefit of NCERT Books for Class 10 is that they present concepts in a simple and clear way, making learning easier and more effective.

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Download NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science 2025-26
Class 10 NCERT Social Science Book 2025-26 Chapter List
How to Download Free NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science PDF?
Download NCERT Books Class 10
How to Prepare for the NCERT Social Science Class 10 to Score High?
NCERT Class 10 Syllabus Subject-wise

NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science 2025-26

The NCERT social science book for class 10 is designed thoroughly based on the latest NCERT syllabus so that students receive the most precise and up-to-date content for examination. NCERT books of Social Science are available in three different languages: English, Urdu and Hindi. In the world of digital resources, we at Careers360 provide direct links to download all your study resources, such as NCERT Solutions, syllabi, notes, and PDFs, which are just a click away at NCERT, enabling students to access them whenever and wherever needed.

Download NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science 2025-26

The NCERT textbook class 10 Social Science is broken up into four sections: History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics. The official website offers these four Class 10 social science textbooks in Hindi, English, and Urdu. Download these books in PDF format from the following links.

Download NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science (English Medium)

Book's Name	Download Link
Contemporary India	Click Here
Understanding Economic Development	Click Here
India and the Contemporary World-II	Click Here
Democratic Politics-II	Click Here

Download NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science (Hindi Medium)

Book's Name	Download Link
Samkalin Bharat	Click Here
Arthik Vikas ki Samajh	Click Here
Bharat Aur Samakalin Vishav-II	Click Here
Loktantrik Rajniti-II	Click Here

Class 10 NCERT Social Science Book 2025-26 Chapter List

For the convenience of students, we have provided a chapter-wise list of the Class 10 social science books. Students can download the specific chapter PDF from the list.

NCERT Social Science Book for Class 10 Geography (Contemporary India)

Chapter No.	English Medium	Hindi Medium
1	Resources and Development	संसाधन एवं विकास
2	Forest and Wildlife Resources	वन एवं वन्य जीव संसाधन
3	Water Resources	जल संसाधन
4	Agriculture	कृषि
5	Minerals and Energy Resources	खनिज तथा ऊर्जा संसाधन
6	Manufacturing Industries	विनिर्माण उद्योग
7	Lifelines of National Economy	राष्ट्रीय अर्थव्यवस्था की जीवन रेखाएँ

Class 10 NCERT Social Science Book of Economics (Understanding Economic Development)

Chapter No.	English Medium	Hindi Medium
1	Development	विकास
2	Sectors of the Indian Economy	भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था के क्षेत्रक
3	Money and Credit	मुद्रा और साख
4	Globalisation and the Indian Economy	वैश्वीकरण और भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था
5	Consumer Rights	उपभोक्ता अधिकार

NCERT Social Science Book for Class 10 History (India and the Contemporary World-II)

English Medium

Hindi Medium

Section I: Events and Processes

खण्ड I - घटनाएँ और प्रक्रियाएं

Section II: Livelihoods, Economics and Societies

खण्ड II - जीविका, अर्थव्यवस्था एवं समाज

Section III: Everyday Life, Culture and Politics

Print Culture and The Modern World

खण्ड III - रोज़ाना की ज़िन्दगी, संस्कृति और राजनीति

मुद्रण संस्कृति और आधुनिक दुनिया

Class 10 NCERT Social Science Book for Political Science (Democratic Politics-II)

Chapter No.	English Medium	Hindi Medium
1	Power Sharing	सत्ता की साझेदारी
2	Federalism	संघवाद
3	Gender, Religion and Caste	जाति, धर्म और लैंगिक मसले
4	Political Parties	राजनीतिक दल
5	Outcomes of Democracy	लोकतंत्र के परिणाम

How to Download Free NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science PDF?

Here’s a quick way to download NCERT books for class 10 Social Science in PDF format from the official website.

Go to the official link: https://ncert.nic.in/
Search "Textbook" in the search bar on the upper right-hand side of the site.
"Textbooks PDF (I-XII)" will show up. Click on this.
Choose ‘Class X’ from the "Select class" dropdown and select "Social Science" from the "Select Subject" drop-down list.
Now choose the name of the book: "Contemporary India", or "Understanding Economic Development", or "India and the Contemporary World-II", or "Democratic Politics-II", and click on the “Go” button.
All relevant chapters of that book, according to the latest NCERT syllabus, will appear on the left-hand side of the screen.
Click on "Open" for the chapter you want to download.
For example, if you want to download Chapter 1, “Development” from the “Understanding Economic Development” book, click on the "Open" link beside Chapter 1.
Then, you can see the download option of the PDF on the upper right-hand side of the PDF beside the "Print" option. Click on that to download the chapter.

Download NCERT Books Class 10

In addition to the NCERT textbook class 10 Social Science, a student must read all of the NCERT Class 10 books to get ready for the exams:

How to Prepare for the NCERT Social Science Class 10 to Score High?

Here are some tips on how to use the Class 10 Social Science textbook to score high in the exam.

Make sure you have your class notes and all of your social science texts before you begin your preparation.
List all of the key chapters and subjects covered in the Class 10 social science textbook.
Practice the question papers from prior years. Examine the CBSE Class 10 Question Papers to learn about the most common queries.
Go through the CBSE 10th Exam Pattern. All the sections of Social Science carry a weightage of 20 marks each in the board exam, which is a total of 80 marks for the theory paper and 20 marks for the internal assessment.
Using flow charts, learn and review significant historical occurrences and dates. This will improve your memory.
Current events are covered in sections like Civics and Economics. Therefore, it is necessary to stay informed about current events.
Make sure you practice the maps thoroughly.
Finish reading the required NCERT books for social science in class 10, and allow enough time for review before the test.

NCERT Class 10 Syllabus Subject-wise

Students can check the syllabus of various subjects in class 10 using the links provided below:

NCERT syllabus for Class 10 Science

NCERT syllabus for Class 10 English

NCERT syllabus for Class 10 Hindi

NCERT syllabus for Class 10 Maths

Also, read,

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many marks does Social Science carry in Class 10 Board Exams?

Social Science carries 80 marks in the theory exam and 20 marks in the internal assessment. Projects, activities, and assignments are part of the internal assessment.

Q: How should I study to score well in Class 10 Social Science?

To score well in Class 10 Social Science, you should read the NCERT Class 10 Social Science books thoroughly, make proper notes from each chapter, and practice mock tests regularly. You can take help from the NCERT Notes and the NCERT Solutions to guide you properly.

Q: What topics are covered in the Class 10 Social Science syllabus based on the NCERT books?

The topics covered in the Class 10 Social Science syllabus, based on the NCERT book, are:

History: Nationalism in Europe & India, Globalisation, Industrialisation, Print Culture.
Geography: Resources, Agriculture, Water, Minerals, Industries, Transport & Economy.
Political Science: Power-sharing, Federalism, Democracy, Political Parties, Challenges.
Economics: Development, Economic Sectors, Money & Credit, Globalisation, Consumer Rights.

Q: Are NCERT books enough to score high in Class 10 Social Science?

Yes, NCERT books are enough to score high in Class 10 Social Science. Many students use the NCERT textbook class 10 Social Science as the main study source, along with previous year question papers and NCERT Notes.

Q: How to Study NCERT Class 10 Social Science Effectively?

To study NCERT Class 10 Social Science effectively, follow the steps given below:

Read each chapter carefully and highlight key points.
Make short notes in your own words for better understanding.
Solve end-of-chapter questions to test your knowledge.
Use diagrams, flowcharts, and mind maps for easy recall.
Practice map work regularly.
Discuss topics with friends or teachers for clarity.
Solve past question papers for exam practice.
Manage time wisely, giving equal focus to all subjects.

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