NCERT Maths Books are the backbone of CBSE mathematics preparation from Class 6 to Class 12. To help students, parents, and teachers plan the entire year with clarity, this page compiles clean, link-free chapter tables for each class alongside a practical study plan, weekly revision framework, exemplar usage, and exam-oriented tips. You can pair this page with our downloadable hubs like the all-in-one NCERT Books index and the dedicated NCERT Mathematics Books page to get official PDFs by class and chapter. For cross-subject preparation, explore our collections for NCERT Science, NCERT Social Science, NCERT Hindi, and NCERT Urdu.
Below, you’ll find seven core parts: (1) what makes NCERT Maths uniquely effective, (2) class-wise chapter tables (no anchor links) for Classes 6–12, (3) a proven 6-step study method, (4) exemplar + solutions workflow, (5) sample paper strategy, (6) mistakes to avoid, and (7) FAQs. Throughout, we include helpful internal references such as NCERT Solutions (all classes), class-specific hubs like Class 7 Books, Class 8 Books, Class 11 Books, Class 12 Books, and focused pages such as Class 9 Mathematics or Class 10 Maths Polynomials Solutions.
Why NCERT Maths Books Matter (and How to Use Them)
- Aligned to CBSE: NCERT Maths lays out exactly what CBSE expects, in the sequence it expects — ideal for school and board exams. Use our Maths hub to jump to any class quickly.
- Concept-first approach: Chapters progress from basics to application with solved examples and graded exercises. If you need practice answers, go to NCERT Solutions (class-wise).
- Foundation for competitive exams: Class 11–12 Maths (Calculus, Algebra, Vector/3D) drives JEE Main/Advanced fundamentals. Start from our Class 11 and Class 12 hubs.
- Free + multilingual: PDFs are available in multiple languages across our main NCERTBooks.net index and subject pages like Science, SST, Hindi, and Urdu.
Pro tip: Follow a weekly cadence — 3 days concept learning, 2 days exercise practice, 1 day exemplar/samples, and 1 day recap. Use NCERT Exemplar the moment a concept feels comfortable; save the tough problems you miss for revision week.
Class 6 Maths — Chapter List (NCERT)
| # | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowing Our Numbers |
| 2 | Whole Numbers |
| 3 | Playing with Numbers |
| 4 | Basic Geometrical Ideas |
| 5 | Understanding Elementary Shapes |
| 6 | Integers |
| 7 | Fractions |
| 8 | Decimals |
| 9 | Data Handling |
| 10 | Mensuration |
| 11 | Algebra |
| 12 | Ratio and Proportion |
| 13 | Symmetry |
| 14 | Practical Geometry |
How to learn in Class 6: place value → divisibility → factors/multiples → intro geometry → measurement. Add 10–15 mins/day of mental math. For reading support in other subjects at the same level, check Class 7 Books to preview what’s next.
Class 7 Maths — Chapter List (NCERT)
| # | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Integers |
| 2 | Fractions and Decimals |
| 3 | Data Handling |
| 4 | Simple Equations |
| 5 | Lines and Angles |
| 6 | The Triangle and its Properties |
| 7 | Congruence of Triangles |
| 8 | Comparing Quantities |
| 9 | Rational Numbers |
| 10 | Practical Geometry |
| 11 | Perimeter and Area |
| 12 | Algebraic Expressions |
| 13 | Exponents and Powers |
| 14 | Symmetry |
| 15 | Visualising Solid Shapes |
Bridge to Class 8: keep a “mistake notebook” for equations/triangles. For structured answer formats, refer to Class 7 Solutions and the broader Solutions library.
Class 8 Maths — Chapter List (NCERT)
| # | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rational Numbers |
| 2 | Linear Equations in One Variable |
| 3 | Understanding Quadrilaterals |
| 4 | Practical Geometry |
| 5 | Data Handling |
| 6 | Squares and Square Roots |
| 7 | Cubes and Cube Roots |
| 8 | Comparing Quantities |
| 9 | Algebraic Expressions and Identities |
| 10 | Visualising Solid Shapes |
| 11 | Mensuration |
| 12 | Exponents and Powers |
| 13 | Direct and Inverse Proportions |
| 14 | Factorisation |
| 15 | Introduction to Graphs |
| 16 | Playing with Numbers |
Elevate Class 8: treat Linear Equations + Factorisation as gateway topics for high school. Use Class 8 Books to keep the whole class syllabus together and Class 8 Solutions for stepwise checking.
Class 9 Maths — Chapter List (NCERT)
| # | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Number Systems |
| 2 | Polynomials |
| 3 | Coordinate Geometry |
| 4 | Linear Equations in Two Variables |
| 5 | Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry |
| 6 | Lines and Angles |
| 7 | Triangles |
| 8 | Quadrilaterals |
| 9 | Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles |
| 10 | Circles |
| 11 | Constructions |
| 12 | Heron’s Formula |
| 13 | Surface Areas and Volumes |
| 14 | Statistics |
| 15 | Probability |
Exam lens: draw diagrams to scale, label clearly, and always write the theorem name when used. For chapter PDFs and structure, see the dedicated Class 9 Mathematics page; for additional subjects at this level browse Class 9 Books.
Class 10 Maths — Chapter List (NCERT)
| # | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Real Numbers |
| 2 | Polynomials |
| 3 | Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables |
| 4 | Quadratic Equations |
| 5 | Arithmetic Progressions |
| 6 | Triangles |
| 7 | Coordinate Geometry |
| 8 | Introduction to Trigonometry |
| 9 | Some Applications of Trigonometry |
| 10 | Circles |
| 11 | Constructions |
| 12 | Areas Related to Circles |
| 13 | Surface Areas and Volumes |
| 14 | Statistics |
| 15 | Probability |
Board strategy: complete every exercise from textbook first, then shift to chapter-wise answer writing using Class 10 Solutions. For topic-level drilling, e.g., Polynomials, jump straight to Class 10 Maths Chapter 2 Solutions. Wrap up with Class 10 Sample Papers.
Class 11 Maths — Chapter List (NCERT)
| # | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sets |
| 2 | Relations and Functions |
| 3 | Trigonometric Functions |
| 4 | Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations |
| 5 | Linear Inequalities |
| 6 | Permutations and Combinations |
| 7 | Binomial Theorem |
| 8 | Sequences and Series |
| 9 | Straight Lines |
| 10 | Conic Sections |
| 11 | Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry |
| 12 | Limits and Derivatives |
| 13 | Mathematical Reasoning |
| 14 | Statistics |
| 15 | Probability |
Calculus ramp-up: keep a formula bank for trigonometry, series, and derivatives. Consolidate notes class-wise from the Class 11 Books hub and practice with Class 11 Solutions.
Class 12 Maths — Chapter List (NCERT)
| # | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Relations and Functions |
| 2 | Inverse Trigonometric Functions |
| 3 | Matrices |
| 4 | Determinants |
| 5 | Continuity and Differentiability |
| 6 | Application of Derivatives |
| 7 | Integrals |
| 8 | Application of Integrals |
| 9 | Differential Equations |
| 10 | Vector Algebra |
| 11 | Three Dimensional Geometry |
| 12 | Linear Programming |
| 13 | Probability |
Boards + JEE: finish textbook, then shift to past-year & samples via Class 12 Sample Papers. Keep the full subject collection handy at Class 12 Books. Add parallel practice from allied subjects (e.g., Class 12 Informatics Practices) to strengthen analytical thinking.
A 6-Step Method to Master NCERT Maths (Any Class)
- Read theory fast, then revisit slowly: Do a first skim of the chapter, then re-read slowly, marking definitions, theorems, and example patterns.
- Copy 3 exemplar examples: Pick three representative solved examples and rewrite them with your own annotations; it builds “muscle memory.”
- Attempt Exercise A (odd-numbered questions first): This gives coverage without fatigue. After checking, complete the rest.
- Use solutions wisely: Compare your method with model approaches from NCERT Solutions — adopt better steps/notation immediately.
- Escalate with Exemplar: Right after finishing a topic, solve 5–8 higher-order problems from NCERT Exemplar (Maths). List the ones you fail — these become revision anchors.
- Simulate time pressure: Weekly, pick a mini-test set (10–12 questions) or sample paper segment and solve under timed conditions.
How to Combine Textbook, Solutions & Exemplar
Textbook → Solutions → Exemplar is a proven pipeline. Textbook ensures coverage; solutions fix method/format; exemplar stretches thinking. For focused drilling at Class 10 level, see topic pages like Polynomials and then full-class collections at Class 10 Solutions or Class 12 Solutions.
Sample Papers & Revision Plan
Once 70–80% of the syllabus is done, switch one evening per week to Sample Papers. Start with chapter-wise samples; graduate to full-length mocks two months before the board exam. Keep a scoreboard: time taken, accuracy, topics lost. Cross-reference weak chapters on the class hubs — Class 7, Class 8, Class 11, Class 12 — and revisit basics.
Common Mistakes (and Quick Fixes)
- Skipping solved examples: They encode examiner-friendly steps. Always write at least two per chapter in your notebook.
- Under-practicing constructions/graphs: Geometry and graph questions lose marks due to presentation. Practice with scale, pencil, and labels.
- Memorising without deriving: For formulae (AP/GP, Trig, Calculus), write 2-line derivations so you remember “why”, not just “what”.
- Not reviewing errors: Maintain an “Errors Log” — revisit the same problems after a week; aim for a clean second attempt.
- Ignoring units/notation: Even in pure maths, clear notation, steps, and reasoning get marks. Solutions pages (e.g., Class 11 Solutions) show preferred formats.