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Updated on 26 Aug 2026, 12:05 IST
NCERT Class 4 has four core subjects: English, Hindi, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies (EVS). The current 2026-27 textbooks are Santoor, Veena, Maths Mela, and Our Wondrous World. This page has free chapter-wise PDFs for all four, in English and Hindi medium.
NCERT renamed and restructured this lineup under its rollout of textbooks aligned with NEP 2020 and the NCF for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. Class 3 went through the same change a year earlier:
Many schools are still completing this transition, so both editions remain in circulation.
| Subject | Current Book (2026-27) | Previous Edition | Medium | Download |
| English | Santoor | Marigold | English | PDF Link |
| Hindi | Veena | Rimjhim | Hindi | PDF Link |
| Mathematics | Maths Mela | Math-Magic | English/Hindi | PDF Link |
| EVS | The World Around Us: Our Wondrous World | Looking Around | English/Hindi | PDF Link |
The current Class 4 English textbook, Santoor, has 12 chapters across 4 thematic units My Land, My Beautiful World, Fun with Games, and Up High blending stories, poems, and picture-based lessons. It builds on Class 3’s Santoor, with longer passages and a wider vocabulary, covering themes such as teamwork, road safety, fitness, regional games, and heritage.
| Unit | Chapter | Title |
| 1: My Land | 1 | Together We Can |
| 1: My Land | 2 | The Tinkling Bells |
| 1: My Land | 3 | Be Smart, Be Safe |
| 2: My Beautiful World | 4 | One Thing at a Time |
| 2: My Beautiful World | 5 | The Old Stag |
| 2: My Beautiful World | 6 | Braille |
| 3: Fun with Games | 7 | Fit Body, Fit Mind, Fit Nation |
| 3: Fun with Games | 8 | The Lagori Champions |
| 3: Fun with Games | 9 | Hekko |
| 4: Up High | 10 | The Swing |
| 4: Up High | 11 | A Journey to the Magical Mountains |
| 4: Up High | 12 | Maheshwar |
The current Class 4 Hindi textbook, Veena, has 13 chapters of poems, stories, and narratives that build vocabulary, comprehension, and cultural awareness.
| Chapter | Title |
| 1 | चिड़िया का गीत (Chidiya ka Geet) |
| 2 | बगीचे का घोंघा (Bagiche ka Ghongha) |
| 3 | नीम (Neem) |
| 4 | हमारा आहार (Hamara Ahaar) |
| 5 | आसमान गिरा (Aasman Gira) |
| 6 | जयपुर से पत्र (Jaipur se Patra) |
| 7 | नकली हीरे (Nakli Heere) |
| 8 | ओणम के रंग (Onam ke Rang) |
| 9 | मिठाइयों का सम्मेलन (Mithaiyon ka Sammelan) |
| 10 | कैमरा (Camera) |
| 11 | कविता का कमाल (Kavita ka Kamal) |
| 12 | शतरंज में मात (Shatranj mein Maat) |
| 13 | हमारा आदित्य (Hamara Aditya) |
(Download link available for each chapter. Rimjhim chapter PDFs remain available for schools still using the earlier edition.)
The current Class 4 Maths textbook, Maths Mela, has 14 chapters that cover shapes, place value, patterns, measurement, fractions, symmetry, time, and data handling, all through hands-on, real-world activities.
| Chapter | Title |
| 1 | Shapes Around Us |
| 2 | Hide and Seek |
| 3 | Pattern Around Us |
| 4 | Thousands Around Us |
| 5 | Sharing and Measuring |
| 6 | Measuring Length |
| 7 | The Cleanest Village |
| 8 | Weigh it, Pour it |
| 9 | Equal Groups |
| 10 | Elephants, Tigers, and Leopards |
| 11 | Fun with Symmetry |
| 12 | Ticking Clocks and Turning Calendar |
| 13 | The Transport Museum |
| 14 | Data Handling |
The current Class 4 EVS textbook, The World Around Us: Our Wondrous World, has 10 chapters across 5 units, expanding outward from community life into nature, health, everyday objects, and the wider environment.

| Unit | Chapter | Title |
| 1: Our Community | 1 | Living Together |
| 1: Our Community | 2 | Exploring Our Neighborhood |
| 2: Life Around Us | 3 | Nature Trail |
| 2: Life Around Us | 4 | Growing up with Nature |
| 3: Health and Well-being | 5 | Food for Health |
| 3: Health and Well-being | 6 | Happy and Healthy Living |
| 4: Things Around Us | 7 | How Things Work |
| 4: Things Around Us | 8 | How Things are Made |
| 5: Our Environment | 9 | Different Lands, Different Lives |
| 5: Our Environment | 10 | Our Sky |
NCERT is CBSE’s official prescribed textbook set, giving it a clear edge over private alternatives.
| Parameter | NCERT | Private Publishers |
| CBSE Alignment | Official | Varies |
| Language Level | Age-appropriate | Varies |
| Cost | Free PDF / Low | Higher |
| Approach | Activity + concept | Varies |
| Availability | Pan-India | Limited |
| Recommendation | Schools / CBSE | Optional |
Private publisher books work well as a supplement for extra practice, but they shouldn’t replace the NCERT textbooks, which remain the official reference point for CBSE assessments.

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Infinity Learn hosts free chapter-wise PDFs, solutions, and worksheets for both the new 2026-27 books and the older editions. Beyond downloads, there are animated video lessons for tricky Maths Mela and EVS chapters, Olympiad-style quizzes, and a parent dashboard to track progress, with doubt-solving support from primary-level teachers. A legacy institution's expertise Sri Chaitanya's decades of coaching experience underpin a genuine results culture.
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The prescribed set includes Santoor (English), Veena (Hindi), Maths Mela (Maths), and Our Wondrous World (EVS). Together, these form the current core textbook lineup for the year.
Class 4 covers four core subjects English, Hindi, Mathematics, and EVS. Each has its own dedicated NCERT textbook.
Chapter-wise PDFs for all four subjects, including both the older and newer editions, are available for free download. NCERT's official site and platforms like Infinity Learn are reliable sources for these.
It's called Maths Mela, which has replaced the earlier Math-Magic textbook. It's the current book used for this academic session.
The current Our Wondrous World textbook has 10 chapters. Its predecessor, Looking Around, was noticeably longer.
Yes, the current set was introduced in the 2025-26 session and continues to be used in 2026-27. It reflects the ongoing shift toward NEP 2020-aligned textbooks.
Veena is published only in Hindi, while Maths Mela and Our Wondrous World are available in both English and Hindi editions.
Marigold was the earlier English textbook, now replaced by Santoor. Rimjhim was the earlier Hindi textbook, now replaced by Veena.
Reading Santoor chapters aloud and connecting EVS themes to daily life helps build understanding. Turning Maths Mela topics, like measurement, into everyday activities also makes learning more effective.
It builds a solid academic foundation, but most students preparing for Olympiads add extra practice alongside the core textbook.
Yes, NCERT textbooks are the officially prescribed material for CBSE-affiliated schools at this level.