NCERT Books for Class 6 Social Science – Free PDF Download (History, Geography, Civics)

Edited By Irshad Anwar | Updated on Aug 08, 2025 10:36 AM IST

The NCERT Book for Class 6 Social Science has been updated for the academic year 2025-26. The new book, named 'Exploring Society India and Beyond', puts History, Geography, and Civics chapters all together. It has simple language, colourful pictures, and fun activities so students can learn easily. Referring to the NCERT books allows students to study better and score well in the exams.

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NCERT Books for Class 6 Social Science – Free PDF Download (History, Geography, Civics)

Students can also download the NCERT Social Science Class 6 book PDF available on the NCERT official website. Earlier, there were three books, namely Social and Political Life, The Earth - Our Habitat, and History - Our Past. Now, NCERT has put everything together in one book to make it simpler. This single book covers chapters one by one and follows the NCERT Class 6 syllabus closely. The NCERT textbook for class 6 Social Science is helpful for students due to its simple content and clear diagrams.

NCERT Class 6 Social Science Book 2025-26

NCERT has updated the textbook for social science available in English, Hindi, and other regional languages. The name of book in English is Exploring Society India and Beyond', while the Hindi version of this textbook is by the name समाज का अध्ययन: भारत और उसके आगे. The 14 chapters are divided into five main themes. Check the table below to know about the NCERT social science book for class 6 in detail:

NCERT Class 6 Social Science Book Chapters 2025

The chapter names in English and Hindi, along with the themes of the Social Science book, Exploring Society India and Beyond, are given below:

Section	English Title	Hindi Title	Page No.
	Foreword	आमुख	iii
	Letter to the Student	विद्यार्थी के नाम पत्र	v
	Your Journey Through This Book	इस पुस्तक के माध्यम से आपकी यात्रा	vii
	Introduction: Why Social Science?	परिचय - सामाजिक विज्ञान क्यों?	1
Theme A — India and the World: Land and the People (भारत एवं विश्व : भूभाग एवं उनके निवासी)
1.	Locating Places on the Earth	पृथ्वी पर स्थानों की स्थिति	7
2.	Oceans and Continents	महासागर एवं महाद्वीप	27
3.	Landforms and Life	स्थलरूप एवं जीवन	41
Theme B — Tapestry of the Past (अतीत के चित्रपट)
4.	Timeline and Sources of History	इतिहास की समय-रेखा एवं उसके स्रोत	59
5.	India, That Is Bharat	भारत, अर्थात इंडिया	75
6.	The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation	भारतीय सभ्यता का प्रारंभ	85
Theme C — Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions (हमारी सांस्कृतिक विरासत एवं ज्ञान परंपराएँ)
7.	India's Cultural Roots	भारत की सांस्कृतिक जड़ें	105
8.	Unity in Diversity, or 'Many in the One'	विविधता में एकता, या 'एक में अनेक'	125
Theme D — Governance and Democracy (शासन और लोकतंत्र)
9.	Family and Community	परिवार और समुदाय	137
10.	Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: Governance	आधारभूत लोकतंत्र - भाग 1: शासन	149
11.	Grassroots Democracy — Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas	आधारभूत लोकतंत्र - भाग 2: ग्रामीण क्षेत्र में स्थानीय सरकार	163
12.	Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas	आधारभूत लोकतंत्र — भाग 3: नगरीय क्षेत्रों में स्थानीय सरकार	173
Theme E — Economic Life Around Us (हमारे चारों ओर का आर्थिक जीवन)
13.	The Value of Work	काम का मूल्य	183
14.	Economic Activities Around Us	हमारे आसपास की आर्थिक गतिविधियाँ	195
	Glossary	शब्दावली	209
	Images and Maps from External Sources	बाह्य स्रोतों से चित्र और मानचित्र	218

NCERT Books for Class 6 Social Science are also available in 17 other languages, namely:

Kannada
Kashmiri
Odia
Manipuri
Marathi
Punjabi
Dogri
Gujarati
Malayalam
Sanskrit
Bengali
Bodo
Maithili
Nepali
Tamil
Telegu
Urdu

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

To do effective revision, NCERT has given an option to download the complete PDFs. Students can check the following simple steps to download the NCERT Social Science book for class 6. Given below are the steps that guide them to get the PDF in a few minutes.

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 VI’ from the "Select class" dropdown and select "English" from the "Select Subject" drop-down list.
Now choose the name of the book: “Exploring Society: India and Beyond” for the English version, “Samaj Ka Aadhyan: Bharat or uske aage” for the Hindi Version, and click on the “Go” button.
N.B.The book is also available in 17 other languages to download.
All the relevant chapters, according to the latest CBSE syllabus, will show up 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 4, “Timeline and Sources of History”, click on the "Open" link beside chapter 4.
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.

NCERT Class 6 Social Science Textbook Cover Image

This is how the Cover page of the English version of the NCERT Books for Class 6 Social Science looks.

NCERT Class 6 Book Cover Image

This is how the Cover page of the Hindi version of the NCERT Books for Class 6 Social Science looks.

Students can also download the NCERT textbook Class 6 Social Science 2025-2026 from the link below.

Download the NCERT Class 6 Social Science textbook

How to Benefit from the Class 6 NCERT Social Science Book?

The new Social Science book 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 the NCERT Social Science book for Class 6:

Don't read the entire chapter at once. Small sections are easier to remember.
The NCERT class 6 book for social science includes maps and diagrams. Refer to them while reading.
Note down important words such as "Palaeolithic", "democracy", or "plateau" and revise them over and over. Practice questions given in the NCERT books for Class 6.
Make an effort to relate the topics to your everyday life. For example, learn about your local cultures during the study of the chapter "India's cultural roots”.
Discuss what you read from the NCERT Book for Class 6 Social Science with friends or family. This will help you learn new things in a better way.

NCERT Syllabus for Class 6 Social Science 2025-26

The students will get to learn about ancient civilisations, India's physical geography, and concepts of government and democracy through the NCERT Social Science Class 6 syllabus 2025-26. The NCERT syllabus aims at developing curiosity, logical thinking, and awareness towards society. Every chapter includes interesting activities and exercises to make learning simpler and meaningful.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many books are in Class 6 Social Science NCERT?

There is only one NCERT Book for Class 6 Social Science. It covers the chapters and topics from history, geography, and civics.

2. What is the name of the 6th social science book in the NCERT?

The name of the new NCERT Book for Class 6 Social Science (academic year 2025‑26) is titled "Exploring Society: India and Beyond".

3. What are the main subjects covered in ncert textbook class 6 social science?

The NCERT Book for Class 6 Social Science 2025-2026 textbook, with the title "Exploring Society: India and Beyond", includes chapters 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.

4. How many chapters are there in the Class 6 Social Science textbook?

The Class 6 Social Science Book includes 14 chapters divided into five core themes. These chapters provide a foundational overview of history, environmental geography, and civics.

5. What is the significance of studying from the class 6 social science book?

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.
The NCERT Social Science Class 6 book PDF will give knowledge about various people and cultures.
Students will learn about rights and duties as members of society.
It gives an understanding of the past and how the world around us is related.

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