Maharashtra Board Books for Class 2

Maharashtra Board Class 2 Books: What You Need to Know

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) decides what Class 2 students study, and the textbooks themselves are published by Balbharati, the state textbook bureau. So when you hear "Balbharati books", it simply means the official textbooks prescribed by the state board for your child's class.

Class 2 sits in the primary stage of school. The curriculum at this level is activity-based rather than lecture-based: children learn letters, words and numbers through songs, pictures, drawing, matching and classroom games. The two big goals are literacy (reading and writing with understanding) and numeracy (counting, adding, subtracting, recognising shapes). A typical Maths page, for example, may ask the child to count 14 mangoes in a picture and circle the correct number from three options, instead of writing sums in a plain column.

Every textbook is printed in four mediums: Marathi, Hindi, English and Urdu. Your child's medium is usually the one used in school, and all subjects are studied in that medium.

Two ways to get the books:

• Free PDFs on the official Balbharati e-books website. These cost nothing and open on a phone, tablet or computer.
• Printed copies from authorised bookshops and Balbharati outlets. Buy only from authorised sellers so you get the correct edition at the nominal price.

The academic year generally runs from June to April [verify]. Balbharati revises textbooks from time to time, so before buying or downloading, confirm that the copy matches the current edition your school is using. If your child is moving up from the previous class, you can compare the pattern with the Class 1 book list, and once this year is done, the Class 3 book list will show what comes next.

Complete List of Class 2 Balbharati Textbooks by Medium

The number of books your child carries depends on the medium. Marathi and Urdu medium students get a set of four books, while Hindi and English medium students get five, because they study an additional language paper. The exact titles below are the ones printed on the Balbharati covers, so you can match them against the shop copy or the PDF file name.

Marathi Medium

Children studying in Marathi medium get the Marathi textbook as their first language, and English appears as a second language from Class 2 onwards. Marathi medium schools often combine Environmental Studies with the language book, so confirm with the teacher whether a separate EVS book is prescribed this year [verify].

Hindi Medium

Hindi is the first language here, and Marathi is studied as the second language. Hindi medium students usually receive a separate Marathi textbook titled Marathi Balbharati (second language), which is different from the first-language Marathi book used in Marathi medium.

English Medium

English medium students study English Balbharati as their first language and Marathi as the second language. This is the point where many parents get confused: the English medium Marathi book is a second-language book, so it is simpler than the Marathi medium one and has a different cover and content.

Urdu Medium

Urdu is the first language, and Marathi is studied as the second language. Urdu medium students also use a Marathi second-language book, so check the title carefully before buying.

Common mistake: buying the Marathi medium Marathi Balbharati for an English medium child. The covers look similar, but the second-language book has shorter lessons and simpler words. Check the words "द्वितीय भाषा" (second language) on the cover, or ask the shopkeeper to show you both books side by side.

Environmental Studies is the subject most likely to change between editions. In some years the EVS topics are folded into the language book, and in others a separate Parisar Abhyas book is issued [verify]. Before you buy, ask your child's teacher for the exact book list for your school, since schools sometimes add a workbook or a handwriting book on top of the Balbharati set.

If you want to see how the set grows from year to year, compare this list with the Class 1 book list (fewer books, more picture-based) and the Class 3 book list (where the language load increases). Once you know which books you need, the Balbharati e-book download guide shows how to get the matching PDFs.

How to Download Maharashtra Board Class 2 Books PDF (Step-by-Step)

The Balbharati e-book portal is free, but its menu is not always obvious the first time. Follow the steps below in order, and keep the downloaded files in one folder named "Class 2 books" so you can find them again in December when the book is at home and the child is at a relative's house.

1. Open the official site. Type ebalbharati.in in the address bar. Do not search "Balbharati Class 2 PDF download" and click the first result, because many of those pages are private sites that either charge money or host old editions.
2. Find the download section. On the home page, look for the link marked Download or e-books. On the current layout this sits in the top menu or in a box on the right side of the page [verify].
3. Choose the class. Pick Class 2 from the class list. The site then asks for the medium: Marathi, Hindi, English or Urdu. Choose the medium your child actually studies in, not the language you speak at home. An English medium child needs the English medium Marathi (second language) book, not the Marathi medium one.
4. Click the subject. Each subject name is a link to a PDF. The file opens in your browser or downloads straight away. No login, OTP or payment is needed.
5. Save it properly. Use "Save as" and rename the file with the subject and medium, for example Class2_Maths_English.pdf. A single textbook PDF is usually a few megabytes, so if a file shows as 0 KB or refuses to open, the download broke and you should try again [verify].

A common mistake: parents download the file in June and never check it again. Balbharati reissues books when the syllabus changes, and the cover usually carries the publication year. Compare that year with the edition your child's school is using. If they differ, download the fresh copy.

If the site loads slowly or a link does nothing, try early morning or after 10 pm, when fewer users are online. Avoid any third-party site that asks for a registration fee; the board's own PDFs cost nothing.

If you are also sorting out books for a younger or older sibling, the same portal works for every class, and our guide on Maharashtra Board Class 1 books and Class 3 books lists the titles to look for. For a general walkthrough of the portal that applies to all classes, see how to download Balbharati eBooks.

What Each Subject Book Covers: A Quick Overview

Class 2 books do not jump into long chapters. Each book is built around short lessons, pictures and activities, and the same skill is practised again and again in different ways. Below is what your child will actually do in each subject, so you know what to look for when you open the book at home.

Marathi Balbharati

The Marathi book is the first-language book for Marathi medium students. It starts with recognising and writing the barakhadi (the consonant-plus-vowel forms), then moves to reading small words and two or three word sentences. Poems with actions are a regular feature, and children are expected to recite them aloud, not just read them silently.

Writing work is deliberately small: tracing letters, filling in missing letters, matching a word to a picture, copying one line. A typical exercise asks the child to look at a picture of a pot and write the word, or to join letters to form a word. The skill being tested is sound-letter connection, so if your child can say the word but cannot write it, that is the gap to practise.

English Balbharati

The English book covers capital and small letters, simple three and four letter words, rhymes and picture reading. Picture reading means looking at a sequence of pictures and saying what is happening, which builds speaking and comprehension before full sentences arrive.

You will see matching exercises (match the word to the picture), circling the correct word, and short answer questions that need one word or one line. A common mistake parents make is pushing cursive writing too early. In Class 2 the book accepts clear print; focus on correct letter formation and spacing between words first.

Mathematics

The maths book works with numbers up to 100: reading and writing them, comparing them (bigger, smaller, equal), and place value in tens and ones. Addition and subtraction are taught with objects and pictures before the sums are written in figures, so a page may show ten beads or a bundle of sticks before it shows 34 + 25.

Other themes are shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle), patterns (what comes next in a repeating design), simple measurement using non-standard units like handspans or paper clips, money coins, and reading a clock to the hour. A typical question: "There are 26 mangoes in a basket. 9 are taken out. How many are left?" The expected working is 26 − 9 = 17, and marks are usually given for the correct answer even if the layout is untidy, though teachers do look for the sum being written down [verify].

The most common Class 2 maths error is counting on fingers for subtraction and losing track. Fix it by using a number line drawn on paper: start at 26, jump back 9. Once the child does this five or six times, the jumps get faster and the fingers stop being needed.

Environmental Studies (EVS)

EVS in Class 2 is about the child's own world: my body, my family, my school, animals around us, plants around us, water, food and safety habits. Almost every lesson has a drawing, colouring or talking activity rather than written answers. Children are asked to name family members, draw a plant and label its parts, or list things that float and sink.

Do not treat EVS as a reading subject. The learning happens when the child actually observes something: a plant in a pot, a walk to the market, sorting vegetables at home. If the school has combined EVS with another subject in your medium, the school will tell you which book is in use [verify].

Hindi Balbharati (for Hindi medium)

For Hindi medium students, the Hindi book follows the same path as Marathi: script recognition, reading small words, poems, and basic writing. Children practise the Devanagari letters with their vowel signs, read short passages aloud, and answer one-line questions based on the passage. The emphasis is on reading fluency and correct pronunciation.

Urdu Balbharati (for Urdu medium)

The Urdu book focuses on recognising the Urdu script and its joined forms, reading simple words and sentences, reciting rhymes, and writing letters and words. Because Urdu letters change shape depending on position in a word, expect plenty of joining and separating exercises. Reading aloud daily matters more here than copying, since the shapes are learned by seeing them in words.

If your child is moving up from the previous class, the subject list and book titles for that year are covered in our guide to Maharashtra Board Class 1 books. For the topics inside each book, see the Class 2 syllabus page, which maps lessons to skills.

How to Use the Textbooks Effectively Throughout the Year

A Class 2 child cannot plan their own study, so the planning is your job. Keep it simple: a weekly schedule that touches every subject, with the largest share of time going to language and maths, because those two carry the most new learning this year. A workable split is about 20 minutes each for Marathi (or Hindi/Urdu in that medium), English and maths on four days a week, and two short EVS sessions. Twenty to thirty minutes at a stretch is enough at this age; a tired child after 45 minutes retains very little.

Treat the textbook exercises as the main work, not as homework to finish after reading. These books are built for hands-on learning: a page may ask the child to count beads, cut out shapes, or draw a plant and label it. When you skip the activity and only read the text, the child misses the exact step where the concept is formed. Sit with your child, do the activity, then let them write the answer in their own words.

Reading aloud and writing should happen daily, even on days with no written homework. Ten minutes of reading aloud builds fluency and confidence; five minutes of writing (copying one line, writing the names of five things in the room) keeps the hand and the spelling steady. If your child stumbles on a word, wait a few seconds before helping, then read the sentence together and come back to the word.

The pictures in these books are teaching material, not decoration. Before reading a lesson, ask your child to look at the illustration and say what they see. For example, on a market scene, ask: "What is the woman selling? How many baskets can you count? What colour is the cloth?" This builds vocabulary and comprehension before the printed words arrive. The same habit helps in EVS, where a drawing usually carries the whole idea.

Revise using the questions at the end of each chapter rather than making new worksheets. Cover one chapter's end questions every week, mixing old chapters with the current one. Keep a simple checklist on the wall: subject, chapter name, date finished, date revised. When a topic comes up again in a revision round, the checklist shows you what has not been touched for a while. The chapter-wise topic list on our Maharashtra Board Class 2 syllabus page is handy for building that checklist.

Study Plan for Class 2: A Simple Weekly Routine

A timetable works only if it is small enough to follow on a bad day. The one below gives each subject two or three short slots a week, with no session longer than 30 minutes. Copy it onto a sheet and stick it near the study table.

Two rules keep this plan alive. First, revision comes before new topics: Saturday is for going back over the week, not for racing ahead. Second, if a day is missed, do not double the next day's work. Drop that slot and continue, because a tired child who sits for 45 minutes learns less than one who works for 20 focused minutes.

Maths games and nature walks are part of the plan, not extras. Counting steps, sorting vegetables by shape, or spotting birds on a walk does the same work as a worksheet, and your child will not resist it. Use the Class 2 syllabus page to tick off topics as they are covered and revised.

Exam Pattern and Assessment in Class 2

Class 2 does not follow the same pattern as older classes. There is usually no formal written exam with a question paper and marks out of 100. Instead, schools use continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE), which means the teacher observes your child throughout the year and records progress as it happens [verify]. The word "continuous" means assessment happens in every term, not only at the end. "Comprehensive" means it covers reading, writing, maths, speaking, and behaviour, not just one test.

So what does the teacher actually look at? Four things come up again and again:

• Reading fluency: Can your child read a short paragraph from the Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, or English textbook without stopping at every word? Does she pause at full stops?
• Writing: Can he copy a sentence correctly, write simple words from dictation, and leave proper space between words?
• Numeracy: Can she count and write numbers up to 100, add and subtract small numbers, and identify shapes? A typical oral question is "What comes after 69?" or "How many sides does a triangle have?"
• Participation: Does he join in rhymes, group activities, and classroom conversations?

Here is a common mistake. A child writes the answer 7 + 5 = 12 correctly but writes the digits so close together that the teacher cannot read them. In Class 2, neatness and correct formation of numbers are part of the assessment, so practise writing digits and letters within lines. The fix is simple: five minutes of handwriting or number-writing practice daily, using the four-line format in the textbook.

Parents help most by making sure the textbook activities are actually completed, not skipped. If a lesson asks the child to draw three things seen in the sky, let her draw them and talk about them. Teachers often base their observations on this classwork. Ask your child's school at the start of the year exactly how it records assessment, because the method can differ from school to school [verify]. To keep track of what has been covered before each assessment round, use the Class 2 syllabus page.

Where to Buy Printed Copies of Balbharati Class 2 Books

Some parents prefer a printed book even after downloading the PDF, because a small child can turn pages, colour the pictures, and write answers directly in the book. Printed Balbharati books are sold at authorised bookstores and at Balbharati outlets, usually the ones near your school or in the main market area of your town. Your school office can tell you which shop in your area is an authorised seller.

You can also order online. The official Balbharati portal sells printed sets, and large e-commerce sites list the same titles. On these sites, the seller matters more than the price. Look for sellers that show the publisher as Balbharati and read the "edition" or "publication year" line before paying.

Three checks before you pay:

• Check the publication year printed on the cover or the first page. Buy the newest one you can find, because older stock may not match the current syllabus.
• Check the medium on the cover, since Marathi, Hindi, English, and Urdu books look similar at a glance.
• Check the price. Balbharati books are priced very low, so a very high price at an unauthorised shop or an online reseller is a warning sign.

If a shop is out of stock, download the free PDF from the official site instead of buying an old copy. Once the new set arrives, compare it with what you already have. For the class before this one, see Maharashtra Board Class 1 Books.

Are the PDFs Updated for the Current Academic Year?

Balbharati does not reprint every book every year. A textbook is revised when the syllabus or the textbook content changes, and when that happens the new edition replaces the old one on the official site. So the PDF you download today may be one year old or five years old, and that is fine as long as it is the edition your school is currently using.

Before you save a file, look for the edition or publication year printed on the cover page or the first inside page of the PDF. Many files also show a "last updated" date on the download page. If the year on the PDF is older than the year your child's school started, ask the teacher once whether the same book is continuing.

• Download fresh copies at the start of every academic year, even if you already have last year's files. It takes a few minutes and removes all doubt.
• If the website and the school seem to disagree, confirm with the school office or the Balbharati office before buying a printed set. [verify]
• Delete old PDFs from the phone or laptop so your child does not open a replaced chapter by mistake.

Once your set is confirmed, you can move ahead to the Class 2 syllabus or see how the pattern continues in Class 3 books.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which books are included in the Maharashtra Board Class 2 syllabus?
The core set is a language book (Marathi, Hindi or Urdu depending on your medium), an English book, a Mathematics book, and a book covering Environmental Studies or general awareness. The exact titles and the number of books differ slightly by medium, so match your set against the medium-wise list on this page before you buy.

Are Maharashtra Board Class 2 textbooks available as free PDFs?
Yes. Balbharati hosts the Class 2 textbooks as free PDFs on its official e-books portal. You do not pay for the download. You only pay if you choose to buy the printed copy.

Where can I download Balbharati Class 2 books in Marathi medium?
Open the official Balbharati e-books site, select Class 2, then choose Marathi as the medium. The Marathi-medium subject list appears, and each title downloads as a separate PDF. Save each file with the subject name so your child can find the right book quickly.

Are the Class 2 books available in English and Hindi medium?
Yes, both mediums are available, along with Urdu. The content of each subject is the same across mediums; what changes is the language of instruction and the language textbook. If your school teaches in English medium, download the English-medium set even if you speak Marathi at home, because the exercises and instructions will match what happens in class.

Do I need to buy printed books if I download the PDFs?
Not strictly. A Class 2 child writes, colours, traces and turns pages constantly, so most parents find a printed set easier for daily use and keep the PDFs as a backup on a phone or tablet. If budget is a concern, print only the workbook-style pages your child writes on, and use the screen for reading and pictures.

How many subjects are there in Class 2 Maharashtra Board?
Typically three to four subjects: first language, English, Mathematics, and environmental studies or general knowledge. Some mediums combine the last two into a single book. Confirm the exact count from the medium-wise table on this page, since the number can differ by medium. [verify]

My PDF looks different from my child's printed book. Which one is correct?
Compare the edition year on both covers. If the printed book is newer, the school is using the revised edition and you should download the matching PDF. If both show the same year, the difference is probably just a reprint with a new cover, and the inside pages will match.

Can I use the same books for the next academic year?
Only if the edition has not changed. Check the Balbharati site at the start of the year and compare the edition year with your copy. If a revised edition has been uploaded, use the new one, because chapter content and exercises may have been reworked.

If your question is not answered here, the medium-wise book list and the download steps on this page cover most doubts. For the year before this one, see Maharashtra Board Class 1 Books; for the year after, see Maharashtra Board Class 3 Books.

Which books are included in the Maharashtra Board Class 2 syllabus?

In Class 2, the state board prescribes four textbooks: Balbharati (the main language textbook), Mathematics, Environmental Studies (EVS), and English (or the second language). For Marathi and Urdu medium, the language books differ. These are published by Balbharati and are available in print and as free PDFs. Always check the current edition with your school.

Are Maharashtra Board Class 2 textbooks available as free PDFs?

Yes, Balbharati provides free PDFs of all Class 2 textbooks on its official e-books website. You can download them and read on any device. These are the same as the printed books, so you don't need to pay for digital copies. However, ensure you download the latest edition by checking the publication year on the website.

Where can I download Balbharati Class 2 books in Marathi medium?

Visit the official Balbharati e-books portal (ebalbharati.in) and select 'Class 2' and 'Marathi medium'. You will find PDFs for Marathi, Maths, EVS, and English. The site is free and does not require registration. For printed copies, visit authorised Balbharati bookshops or outlets. Always verify the edition matches your school's requirement.

Are the Class 2 books available in English and Hindi medium?

Yes, Balbharati prints Class 2 textbooks in four mediums: Marathi, Hindi, English, and Urdu. The content is the same across mediums, but the language of instruction and examples differ. You can download free PDFs for any medium from the Balbharati website. Choose the medium your child's school uses to ensure consistency.

Do I need to buy printed books if I download the PDFs?

Not necessarily. The free PDFs contain the same content as printed books, so you can use them on a tablet or phone. However, many parents prefer printed books for young children because they are easier to handle and write in. If you buy printed copies, purchase only from authorised sellers to get the correct edition at the nominal price.

How many subjects are there in Class 2 Maharashtra Board?

Class 2 students study four subjects: Language (Marathi, Hindi, English, or Urdu as per medium), Mathematics, Environmental Studies (EVS), and English (as a second language for non-English medium). The curriculum is activity-based, focusing on literacy and numeracy through games, pictures, and interactive tasks.