Download the NCERT Class 11 Sociology book PDF 2026-27 – Introducing Sociology, Understanding Society – all 10 chapters as free PDFs, to read online or download. It is the current NCERT book; new NCERT Class 11 books are expected from 2027-28.
NCERT Class 11 Sociology Book – Key Facts
| Book | Introducing Sociology, Understanding Society |
| Class | Class 11 |
| Chapters | 10 |
| Status | Current NCERT book (rationalised in 2023-24) |
| Next change | New NCERT books expected from 2027-28 |
| Edition | NCERT Reprint 2026-27 |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
NCERT Class 11 Sociology Chapters (2026-27)
All 10 chapters of Introducing Sociology, Understanding Society – open a chapter to read it online or download the PDF.
About the NCERT Class 11 Sociology Book
Sociology for NCERT Class 11 is taught through two books, Introducing Sociology and Understanding Society. Students learn how the discipline views society, the meaning of key terms and concepts, and the working of social institutions, culture and socialisation, while also studying research methods, social stratification, environment and society, and the contributions of Western and Indian sociologists. Both books can be read online and downloaded as free PDFs.
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NCERT Class 11 Sociology Book – FAQs
How many chapters are in the NCERT Class 11 Sociology book?
10 chapters.
Is there a new NCERT Class 11 Sociology book in 2026-27?
No. The current book is used in 2026-27; new books are expected from 2027-28.
Is this the latest edition of the NCERT Class 11 Sociology book?
Yes – the PDFs are NCERT’s latest edition for 2026-27.
Can I download the NCERT Class 11 Sociology book PDF?
Yes – every chapter is a free PDF; the full book is linked on each chapter page.