Looking for CBSE books for class 1? This directory indexes the two NCERT Class 1 textbooks we cover: the English book Mridang and the Class 1 Maths book.
This page is part of the NCERT books directory, which covers the other classes as well. Each subject page below lists chapters and links the official NCERT PDFs, so you can reach the right book in one click.
Which CBSE books for Class 1 does this page cover?
The table below is the Class 1 section of this books directory, rendered from the index; it lists the two Class 1 books this directory indexes.
| Subject | Books | Chapters | Page status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCERT Books for Class 1 Maths | 1 | 14 | Available |
| NCERT Class 1 Mridang | 1 | 10 | Available |
Mridang (English): The current NCERT English reader for Class 1, taught through themed units; its first unit opens with “My Family and Me”. The page lists each chapter, says what it builds, and links the official chapter PDFs.
Maths: The Class 1 NCERT mathematics book covered chapter by chapter, with the mathematics skill each chapter develops and the official PDF downloads on its page.
How the two Class 1 books fit the year
- Two books, two subjects — English (Mridang) and Maths are the Class 1 books this directory indexes.
- Who uses them — CBSE affiliated schools use NCERT textbooks, and Kendriya Vidyalayas follow NCERT as well.
- Old name, new book — Mridang is the current English reader; Marigold was the earlier one.
| Book | Subject | What it builds | What the subject page offers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mridang | English | Early reading and language skills through themed units, opening with “My Family and Me”. | Chapter-wise official PDFs and a chapter-by-chapter look at what the book teaches. |
| Maths | Mathematics | The foundational mathematics skills this book builds across the year. | One official PDF per chapter, what each chapter teaches, and the skills it develops. |
“1st standard” and “1st class” are other names for Class 1 in several Indian school systems, so those searches land correctly on this page.
How to get a Class 1 book PDF in four steps
- Pick the subject from the directory above — English (Mridang) or Maths.
- Open its page, where each chapter is listed.
- Download the chapter you need as an official NCERT PDF.
- Check your school’s book list to confirm the edition before buying.
Who decides the book list? The school or board prescribes which books a student actually uses; this directory is a study index, not a purchase order. Textbook contents and the examinable syllabus are not always identical — for Class 1 there is no board exam, but the school’s plan is what counts.
What you get on each Class 1 book page
The Mridang page (Class 1 English)
- Chapter-wise official NCERT PDFs.
- What each chapter teaches, measured from the book.
- The first unit opens with “My Family and Me”.
The Class 1 Maths page
- One official PDF per chapter.
- What each chapter teaches.
- The mathematics skills the book builds across the year.
Sources and data verification
This listing is maintained for the 2026-27 academic session using the NCERT textbook information available to us. NCERT remains the authority for confirming the latest edition.
- Where the listing comes from: the NCERT textbook editions this directory indexes.
- What it covers and what it does not: the two Class 1 NCERT books indexed here (English and Maths), not the full CBSE subject scheme, and not state-board or pre-university (PUC / intermediate) books.
- Academic session: this listing is maintained for the current session as configured on the site.
- Who settles what: NCERT for textbooks, editions and PDFs; CBSE for curriculum, syllabus and examinations.
For official textbook editions and PDF downloads, NCERT’s site (https://ncert.nic.in/) is the authority. For curriculum and syllabus questions, use CBSE’s site (https://www.cbse.gov.in/) — not to confirm a textbook edition, which is NCERT’s job.
Class 1 book FAQs
Which books does CBSE Class 1 use?
CBSE affiliated schools use NCERT textbooks. For Class 1 this directory indexes two: the English book Mridang and the Class 1 Maths book. Your school’s list may add other books, so confirm it before buying.
Is Marigold still the Class 1 English book?
No — the current NCERT Class 1 English reader is Mridang. Marigold was the earlier reader, so a book list that still names it is likely outdated.
Do Kendriya Vidyalaya students use these same books?
Yes. Kendriya Vidyalayas follow NCERT textbooks, so KV Class 1 students use the same Mridang and Maths books listed here. Check the school’s book list for the exact editions.
Are 1st standard books the same as Class 1 NCERT books?
1st standard is another name for Class 1 in several Indian school systems, so those searches land correctly here. 1st PUC and inter 1st year are pre-university and intermediate courses in other boards — not Class 1, and not covered on this page.
Reference: NCERT textbooks (CBSE).