Gujarati — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Gujarati and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

Official textbook download

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1
નિબંધ અને રચનાત્મક લેખન
Chapter 2
બોધગમ્યતા અને સારાંશ લેખન
Chapter 3
વ્યાકરણ અને ભાષા-પ્રયોગ
Chapter 4
Aandhli Gali: Dhiruben Patel
Chapter 5
Dayalna Pankhi
Chapter 6
Khullan Barana
Chapter 7
Photographer
Chapter 8
Bhasmasur
Chapter 9
Hajrahajur
Chapter 10
Zaalya na rahya
Chapter 11
MatsyaVedh
Chapter 12
Bhaiyadada: Gaurishanker Joshi Dhumketu
Chapter 13
Jakshani: Ramnarayan Pathak
Chapter 14
Matanu Smarak: Mohammad Mankad
Chapter 15
Bhawan Bhagat: Joseph Makwan
Chapter 16
Kaan: Madhu Ray
Chapter 17
Aavajonu ghar: Varsha Adalja
Chapter 18
Chhakado: Jayantilal Gohel
Chapter 19
Be Laghu Katha: Ashwamedh and Hisaab
Chapter 20
Motu dukh: Jyotindra Dave
Chapter 21
Sadhuonu piyar: Kaka Saheb Kalerkar
Chapter 22
Harino Marg: Pritam
Chapter 23
Janani: Damodar Botadkar
Chapter 24
Shun shun saathe lai Jaish Hoon: Umashankar Joshi
Chapter 25
Baano photograph: Sundaram
Chapter 26
Shreshtha daan: Prahlad Parekh
Chapter 27
Taaro Mewad Meera chhodshe: Ramesh Parekh
Chapter 28
Male na Male: Aadil Mansuri
Chapter 29
Etlama Raaji: Ramnik Someshwar
Chapter 30
Zhad tane mara sogand: Hiten Anandpara
Chapter 31
Subhashito ane Duha

Frequently asked questions

Is the Gujarati textbook available for free?

Yes — the book linked above is a free download. We link to the source rather than re-hosting it, so you always get the current edition. Check the edition against the syllabus for your exam year.

Is the Gujarati textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Gujarati textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Gujarati faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Gujarati — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Gujarati study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.

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