NCERT Madhurima art for Class 9 - Latest edition 2026 as per NCERT/CBSE

NCERT Madhurima – Class 9 Arts, 2026–27

I checked the latest 2026 sources. Madhurima is the new NCERT Arts Education textbook for Grade 9, introduced for the 2026–27 academic session. It is NCERT book code 0914 and was first published in April 2026. 

Therefore, I would not treat 224/260/276 as an officially confirmed NCERT page count without referring to the physical copy's final pagination. For a library/database record, the safest identifiers are ISBN 978-93-5729-550-5 + NCERT code 0914 + First Edition, April 2026.

What is Madhurima about?

Madhurima is NCERT's new integrated Arts Education textbook for Class 9. Rather than treating art simply as drawing or painting, it introduces students to four major art forms:

• Theatre
• Music
• Dance
• Visual Arts

It combines the history, cultural context, concepts, appreciation and practical/creative activities associated with these forms. The textbook is intended to encourage experiential learning, creativity, aesthetic sensitivity, cultural awareness and artistic

The book is developed in the context of NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023, with emphasis on India's tangible and intangible cultural heritage as well as connections with wider global artistic tradit

Chapters / contents

The 17 chapters are organised as follows: P

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Part I – History of Arts

1. Introduction to the History of Arts

This opening chapter provides a broad historical overview of the arts and brings together visual and performing arts. It covers India's artistic heritage over a very long historical period, including prehistoric art and important cultural traditions.