📚 NCERT • SESSION 2026–27

Class 7 Social Science

Complete NCERT chapter list for Class 7 SST based on Exploring Society: India and Beyond Part I and Part II.

20 Total Chapters
12 Part I
8 Part II
2026–27 Session
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Class 7 SST – Exploring Society: India and Beyond

Welcome to the Class 7 Social Science section of Study Notes Hub. Here you can find the complete chapter list for the latest NCERT Class 7 Social Science curriculum for the 2026–27 academic session.

The new Social Science textbook is titled Exploring Society: India and Beyond. It is divided into Part I and Part II and covers geography, history, culture, governance, democracy, economics and India's relationship with its neighbours.

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Exploring Society: India and Beyond – Part I

CHAPTERS 1–12
Theme A – India and the World: Land and the People
Geography, weather and climate of India.
Theme B – Tapestry of the Past
Major developments in India's historical and political past.
07

The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity

Part I • Theme B • History

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Theme C – Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions
India's sacred geography, traditions and cultural heritage.
08

How the Land Becomes Sacred

Part I • Theme C • Culture & Heritage

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Theme D – Governance and Democracy
Government, democracy and the Constitution of India.
09

From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of Governments

Part I • Theme D • Governance

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10

The Constitution of India – An Introduction

Part I • Theme D • Governance

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Theme E – Economic Life Around Us
Money, markets and economic activities in everyday life.

Exploring Society: India and Beyond – Part II

CHAPTERS 13–20
Theme A – India and the World: Land and the People
Farming, India's geography and its neighbouring countries.
Theme B – Tapestry of the Past
Kingdoms, empires and important historical changes in medieval India.
15

Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th Centuries

Part II • Theme B • History

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16

Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries

Part II • Theme B • History

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Theme C – Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions
India's cultural diversity, communities and traditions.
Theme D – Governance and Democracy
The state, government and the role of citizens.
18

The State, the Government, and You

Part II • Theme D • Governance

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Theme E – Economic Life Around Us
Infrastructure, finance, banking and India's economic development.
19

Infrastructure: Engine of India's Development

Part II • Theme E • Economics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest NCERT Class 7 Social Science book for 2026–27?

The latest NCERT Class 7 Social Science textbook is Exploring Society: India and Beyond, which is divided into Part I and Part II.

How many chapters are there in Class 7 Social Science?

The complete Class 7 Social Science textbook structure contains 20 chapters. Part I covers Chapters 1–12 and Part II continues with Chapters 13–20.

What are the books prescribed for Class 7 SST?

The prescribed NCERT books are Exploring Society: India and Beyond Part I and Exploring Society: India and Beyond Part II.

Is this the new Class 7 SST syllabus instead of the old History, Geography and Civics books?

Yes. The new integrated Social Science textbook Exploring Society: India and Beyond brings the different strands of Social Science together into one curriculum structure.

Where can I find Class 7 SST notes?

Study Notes Hub can provide chapter-wise notes, summaries, important questions, worksheets and revision material. Individual chapter links will become available as the chapter pages are added to the website.