UPDATE: 18 May 2026, 12:50 PM
The School Education Department minister, Thiru. Rajmohan has released a newly formed syllabus, which includes the new textbooks for Classes 1 to 3 based on Tamil Nadu State Education Policy.
Tamil Nadu Class 1 to 3 New Syllabus Books 2026–2027 Download PDFs The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has introduced a new syllabus for Classes 1 to 3 starting from the academic year 2026–2027. This revamped curriculum has been developed by SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) as part of the State Education Policy reforms.
The main objective behind introducing this new syllabus is to move away from rote learning and focus more on conceptual understanding, life skills, and holistic development. The updated textbooks include modern topics such as self-awareness, safety, first aid, and positive thinking, along with activity-based learning methods. Additionally, the syllabus gives importance to arts, sports, and value-based education, making learning more engaging and practical for young students.
The new textbooks published by the Tamilnadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation under the Department of School Education are available in both Tamil Medium and English Medium. The sale of new textbooks for Classes 1–10 for the 2026–27 academic year commenced from 10 April 2026.
Class I (1st Std) New Text Books Download
Class 1st Standard New Syllabus Books for Academic Year (2026 – 2027) Edition under Samacheer Kalvi includes all Terms 1, 2, 3.
| Subject | Tamil Medium | English Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 | |
| English | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 | |
| Mathematics | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 |
Class II (2nd Std) New Text Books Download
Class 2nd Standard New Syllabus Books for Academic Year (2026 – 2027) under Samacheer Kalvi includes all Terms 1, 2, 3.
| Subject | Tamil Medium | English Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 | – |
| English | – | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 |
| Mathematics & Environmental Studies (EVS) | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 |
Class III (3rd Std) New Text Books Download
Class 3rd Standard New Syllabus Books for Academic Year (2026 – 2027) under Samacheer Kalvi includes all Terms 1, 2, 3.
| Subject | Tamil Medium | English Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 | |
| English | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 | |
| Mathematics | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 | Term 1 – Term 2 – Term 3 |
1st, 2nd, 3rd Standard Teachers Handbook (2026-2027 Edition) New Syllabus
| Subject | Tamil Medium | English Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil | Download | – |
| English | – | Download |
| Mathematics | Download | Download |
| Environmental Studies (EVS), Science, Social Science (Combined) | Download | Download |
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1st to 3rd Class – New Textbooks Training Module (தமிழ்)
Tamil Nadu Class 1, 2, and 3 New Syallabus – State Level Training PDF Files for reference purpose.
| Subject | Classes | PDF Download |
|---|---|---|
| தமிழ் | 1st, 2nd, and 3rd | Download |
| Environmental Studies (EVS), Science | 1st, 2nd, and 3rd | Download |
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