Download the NCERT Class 5 English book PDF 2026-27 – Santoor – all 10 chapters as free PDFs, to read online or download. Santoor is the new NCERT Class 5 English book (NCF-SE 2023, used from 2025-26) and replaced the old “Marigold”.
NCERT Class 5 English Book – Key Facts
| Book | Santoor |
| Class | Class 5 |
| Chapters | 10 |
| Curriculum | NCF-SE 2023 – new NCERT book since 2025-26 |
| Replaced | Old NCERT “Marigold” |
| Edition | NCERT Reprint 2026-27 |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
NCERT Class 5 English Chapters (2026-27)
All 10 chapters of Santoor – open a chapter to read it online or download the PDF.
About the NCERT Class 5 English Book
Santoor is the NCERT Class 5 English book for the 2026-27 session, a collection that deepens reading skills through thoughtful stories and poems. Learners enjoy the humour of Papa’s spectacles, follow a wise parrot, cheer a game of gilli danda, and reflect on the panchayat’s decision. The ten chapters balance fun and meaning, and the NCERT Class 5 English book can be read online and downloaded as a free PDF.
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NCERT Class 5 English Book – FAQs
How many chapters are in the NCERT Class 5 English book?
10 chapters.
Which is the new NCERT Class 5 English book?
Santoor. It replaced the old “Marigold” book from 2025-26.
Can I use the old NCERT Class 5 English book in 2026-27?
No. Schools follow the new book; the chapters and their order have changed.
Is this the latest edition of the NCERT Class 5 English book?
Yes – the PDFs are NCERT’s latest edition for 2026-27.
Can I download the NCERT Class 5 English book PDF?
Yes – every chapter is a free PDF; the full book is linked on each chapter page.