NCERT books for Class 2 are listed here in one place: this page lists two books — Mridang (English) and Maths — with the official PDF for each. Pick a book below to see what it contains and where to download it.
Both Class 2 books are activity based, so students learn through rhymes, games and everyday examples. There is no board examination at this stage.
The Class 2 NCERT books on this page
The two Class 2 books on this page are Mridang (English) and Maths. Each row names the indexed subject and its current status — Available, Drafting, or Not yet built — and both pages are currently being drafted, so they are named here but not yet linked.
| Subject | Books | Chapters | Page status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCERT Books for Class 2 Maths | 1 | 12 | Available |
| NCERT Class 2 Mridang | 1 | 14 | Available |
What each Class 2 book contains
These two books teach different skills, so they look different inside. The table below describes what a Class 2 student does in each subject and what its page will show.
| Book | Subject | What a student does with it | What you will find on its page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mridang | English | Daily language work in listening, speaking, reading and writing, built around short texts, rhymes and classroom activities. | The units in the order NCERT prints them, the official PDF link, and a note on the language skills the book builds. |
| Maths | Mathematics | Numbers, shapes, patterns and measurement, learned through hands-on activities and everyday examples instead of long written sums. | The chapters in the order NCERT prints them, the official PDF link, and a note on the maths ideas the book introduces. |
How to use this page: find, check, download
- Find your subject in the directory above — Mridang for English, Maths for mathematics.
- Open the subject page to see the book’s units or chapters.
- Download or read online from the official NCERT portal, where NCERT publishes the current editions of its Class 2 textbooks.
- Confirm with the school which books are actually used this session, because schools may add Hindi or regional-language books outside this listing.
- Class 2 has no board examination. The school’s teaching plan decides what is covered in class assessments, and textbook contents and the examinable syllabus are not always identical — check the current official syllabus.
What you get on each Class 2 book page
Each subject page follows the same shape:
- The book’s units or chapters in the order NCERT prints them.
- The official NCERT PDF link for that book.
- A plain-language note on what the book covers.
- An honest status — pages still being drafted are marked in the directory and not yet linked.
You can also browse the full NCERT books directory to compare Class 2 with other classes.
Two mix-ups that send people to the wrong page
- “2nd class” vs “2nd PUC”: 2nd PUC is Class 12 in Karnataka’s Pre-University system — a different board and a different class. A student who searched for 2nd PUC textbooks needs the Karnataka PU set, not this NCERT Class 2 page.
- “NCERT books” vs “Amar Boi”: Amar Boi is a Bengali-language textbook used by state schools, not an NCERT publication, so it is not in this directory.
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.
- The figures on this page come from the NCERT textbook editions on this page.
- This page covers only the NCERT Class 2 books listed above — not Hindi or regional-language books, not state textbooks such as Amar Boi, and not higher-class sets such as the Karnataka 2nd PUC textbooks.
- The listing is maintained for the current academic session using the NCERT information available to us.
- NCERT settles textbooks, editions and official PDFs; CBSE settles the curriculum, syllabus and examinations. Do not check with CBSE to confirm a textbook edition — that is NCERT’s authority.
Frequently asked questions about Class 2 NCERT books
Which are the NCERT books for Class 2?
This page lists two: Mridang (English) and Maths. Schools may add Hindi or regional-language books outside this listing, so the exact set depends on the school.
Where can I download the Class 2 NCERT books as PDF?
From the official NCERT portal at ncert.nic.in — select Class 2, then the book you need. The subject pages on this site link to the official portal; avoid third-party mirrors, which often carry outdated editions.
Is Marigold still the Class 2 English book, or is it Mridang?
Mridang is the current NCERT English textbook for Class 2; Marigold belongs to the earlier scheme. Confirm with the school which edition it follows before buying a used copy.
Does Kendriya Vidyalaya use these NCERT books for Class 2?
Yes for the indexed set — KV schools follow NCERT textbooks, so Class 2 students there use Mridang and Maths. Confirm the full book list with the school, since it may add other books.
Can I use second-hand NCERT Class 2 books?
Yes, but check the edition first, because the current set changed when Mridang replaced Marigold. The official PDF on the NCERT portal is the free, safe option if you are unsure.
Reference: NCERT textbooks (CBSE).