Surat: As the new academic session has now started, a large number of students and parents are rushing toward the bookstores to buy textbooks and study materials for the new academic session. Even though the 2024-25 academic year is yet to conclude, many of the schools have already conducted final exams, while some of the schools are still in the process of completing their final exams. Schools that have finished their final exams, the students have started to buy new academic year books in the bookstores. Because of this, the crowd can be seen.
To ensure a smooth transition into the next academic year, several schools have provided students lists of books for the 2025-26 session in advance. This proactive approach has led to a significant increase in demand for books by the students and parents who are buying the books from bookstores, and because of this, the new academic session books are out of stock.
With the official commencement of the new academic year on April 1, bookstores in the city are witnessing heavy crowds. Parents, concerned bout their children’s education, are making early purchases to avoid last-minute shortages or delays. This has created a bustling atmosphere in bookshops, where booksellers are busy catering to the high demand. The trend of purchasing books well in advance highlights the growing awareness among parents about the importance of early preparation for the upcoming academic year 2025-26. Some of the bookstores have already given the orders for new academic year books, and the parents and the students are waiting for the stock of new academic year books.