Download the NCERT Class 12 History book PDF 2026-27 – Themes in Indian History – all 12 chapters as free PDFs, to read online or download. It is the current NCERT book for the CBSE Class 12 board exam 2027.
NCERT Class 12 History Book – Key Facts
| Book | Themes in Indian History |
| Class | Class 12 |
| Chapters | 12 |
| Status | Current NCERT book (rationalised in 2023-24) |
| Next change | No new book announced yet |
| Edition | NCERT Reprint 2026-27 |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
NCERT Class 12 History Chapters (2026-27)
All 12 chapters of Themes in Indian History – open a chapter to read it online or download the PDF.
About the NCERT Class 12 History Book
The NCERT Class 12 History book, Themes in Indian History, is presented in three parts across 15 themes that trace the subcontinent from the Harappan world of bricks, beads, and bones through Vijayanagara, Mughal chronicles, and colonial cities. Later themes study rebels and the Raj, Mahatma Gandhi’s national movements, Partition, and the framing of the Constitution. This 2026-27 edition can be read online and downloaded as a free PDF.
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NCERT Class 12 History Book – FAQs
How many chapters are in the NCERT Class 12 History book?
12 chapters.
Is there a new NCERT Class 12 History book in 2026-27?
No. The current book is used in 2026-27.
Is this the latest edition of the NCERT Class 12 History book?
Yes – the PDFs are NCERT’s latest edition for 2026-27.
Can I download the NCERT Class 12 History book PDF?
Yes – every chapter is a free PDF; the full book is linked on each chapter page.