For Class IX in 2026–27, CBSE has discontinued the earlier English Communicative course for new Class IX students. CBSE states that there is one English course and that the new NCERT textbook Kaveri can be used for R1 and R2. citeturn0search7

What students should focus on

• Reading comprehension and inference
• Literary interpretation
• Vocabulary in context
• Written expression
• Grammar and language accuracy

How to study Kaveri

Read each prescribed text carefully before using notes. Make a short theme summary, identify important characters or speakers, collect useful vocabulary and practice answering questions with evidence from the text.

Important reminder

Schools should follow their officially prescribed 2026–27 syllabus and assessment instructions because the transition to the new curriculum is still being implemented.