AISSEE Class 8 syllabus
The AISSEE Class 8 syllabus for 2026-27, subject by subject: 54 topics to work through. On SkillStar, Class 8 children also get 6 mock tests marked instantly and sample papers to download.
- Class
- Class 8 (Grade 8)
- Syllabus years
- 2026-27
- Topics
- 54
- Mock tests
- 6
- Downloads
- 3
AISSEE Class 8 syllabus 2026-27
Mathematics
- Rational Numbers: Properties of and operations on rational numbers.
- Linear Equations in One Variable: Solving one-unknown equations and word problems.
- Triangles and Pythagoras Theorem: Triangle properties, the angle sum property and right-angle rules.
- Quadrilaterals and Parallel Lines: Four-sided shapes and angles made by parallel lines.
- Squares, Cubes and Roots: Squares, square roots, cubes and cube roots.
- Exponents and Powers: Laws of exponents.
- Comparing Quantities: Percentage, profit and loss, discount, and simple and compound interest.
- Algebraic Expressions and Factorisation: Simplifying and factorising expressions.
- Direct and Inverse Proportion: Quantities that change together or opposite.
- Visualising Solid Shapes: 2D views of 3D shapes and Euler's formula.
- Mensuration: Area, perimeter, surface area and volume.
- Data Handling and Statistics: Bar and line graphs, and mean, median and mode.
- Probability: Chance of simple events.
- Playing with Numbers: Number puzzles and divisibility tests.
- Time and Work: How long jobs take when people work together.
Intelligence
- Analogies: Matching word and number relationships.
- Patterns: Shape and number patterns.
- Classification: Odd one out.
- Visual and Logical Reasoning: Picture and logic puzzles.
- Series and Sequences: Find what comes next.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Multi-step reasoning questions.
- Family Relations: Blood-relation puzzles.
English
- Comprehension Passage: Understand and answer questions on a passage.
- Spotting Errors and Sentence Improvement: Find and fix grammar mistakes.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, confusing words, idioms and phrases.
- Parts of Speech: Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, articles, conjunctions and interjections.
- Tenses, Modals and Agreement: Verb forms, helping verbs and subject-verb agreement.
- Voice and Narration: Active and passive voice, and direct and indirect speech.
- Sentence Transformation: Types of sentences, clauses, question tags, conditionals and rewriting as directed.
- Spelling, Gender and Number: Correct spelling, and changing gender and number.
General Science
- Fuels and Combustion: Coal, petroleum, flames and the calorific value of fuels.
- Cell Structure and Function: Parts of a cell and what they do.
- Reproduction and Adolescence: Reproduction in plants and animals, puberty, and glands and hormones.
- Microorganisms: Helpful and harmful microbes.
- Force, Friction and Pressure: Pushes and pulls, types of friction, and pressure.
- Sound: How sound is made and heard.
- Light: Reflection and dispersion of light.
- Metals, Non-metals, Fibres and Plastics: Material properties, synthetic fibres and plastics.
- Chemical Effects of Current: Conducting liquids, electroplating and artificial jewellery.
- Stars and the Solar System: Stars, planets and the night sky.
- Pollution and Global Warming: Air and water pollution and climate change.
- Natural Phenomena: Lightning, static charge and earthquakes.
- Agriculture: Cropping seasons and farming practices.
- Conservation: Biosphere reserves, national parks and sanctuaries.
Social Science
- India's Geography: Geographical diversity, landforms, weather and climate.
- Maps and the Earth: Locating places, oceans and continents.
- Resources and Conservation: Natural resources and saving them.
- Government and Constitution: Types of government and the Constitution of India.
- Elections and Parliament: Universal franchise, elections, and the legislature and executive.
- Local Self-Government: Grassroots democracy through panchayats and municipalities.
- Money and Markets: From barter to money, markets and economic activities.
- Early Indian History: Beginnings of Indian civilisation, cultural roots, cities and states.
- Empires and Kingdoms: The rise of empires, the Gupta era, reorganisations and the Marathas.
- Colonial Era: India under colonial rule.
About the AISSEE exam
How the exam works
Mode: Pen and paper, MCQs answered on an OMR sheet · Levels: Class 6 entry (sat in Class 5); Class 9 entry (sat in Class 8) · Duration: Class 6: 150 minutes (2:00-4:30 PM). Class 9: 180 minutes (2:00-5:00 PM). Timings are from the 2026 bulletin. · Questions: Class 6: 125 questions, 300 marks. Language 25 (50 marks), Mathematics 50 (150 marks), Intelligence 25 (50 marks), General Knowledge 25 (50 marks). Class 9: 150 questions, 400 marks. Mathematics 50 (200 marks), Intelligence 25, English 25, General Science 25, Social Science 25 (50 marks each). · Marking: Class 6: Mathematics 3 marks per question, all other sections 2. Class 9: Mathematics 4 marks per question, all other sections 2. No negative marking. · Language: Class 6: any of 13 languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu). The booklet comes bilingual with English. Class 9: English only.
Who can apply
These rules come from the AISSEE-2026 bulletin; the 2027 bulletin is not out yet. CLASS 6: age 10-12 as on 31 March of the admission year. For 2026-27 that meant born 01-04-2014 to 31-03-2016. If the rule is unchanged, 2027-28 would expect about 01-04-2015 to 31-03-2017 (not yet confirmed). Girls are eligible for Class 6. CLASS 9: age 13-15 as on 31 March (for 2026-27, born 01-04-2011 to 31-03-2013). The student must have passed Class 8 from a recognised school by admission. Girls are admitted subject to vacancies. To qualify, a student needs at least 25% in each subject and 40% overall. There is no minimum for SC/ST in existing Sainik Schools, but New Sainik Schools apply the minimum to everyone. Existing Sainik Schools keep 67% of seats for the home state and 33% for other states. Within those, SC gets 15%, ST 7.5% and OBC-NCL (central list) 27%. Of the remaining seats, 25% go to wards of defence personnel and ex-servicemen. New Sainik Schools fill at least 40% of seats from their own students and up to 60% from the open AISSEE merit list. Fee in 2026: Rs 850 (General, defence wards, OBC-NCL) or Rs 700 (SC/ST).
When it happens
The next cycle is AISSEE 2027 for 2027–28 admissions. A proposed date of 31 January 2027 has been reported from NTA's calendar, but the calendar PDF could not be re-read and the AISSEE page checked still displays the 2026 cycle. Treat 31 January as provisional, not a confirmed final date. No 2027 application window, final bulletin or admit-card date was verified. Check NTA's public notices before applying; the 2026 exam and its deadlines are past. Status checked 1 November 2026; times are IST.
How to register
Apply online on the NTA AISSEE website once the bulletin is released. Fill the form, upload the photo, signature and certificates, and pay the fee online. Then print the confirmation page.
Official website, syllabus and sample papers
Links to the organiser's own pages. Past and sample papers are published there by the organiser.
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AISSEE Class 8: questions parents ask
- What is in the AISSEE Class 8 syllabus for 2026-27?
- 54 topics in Mathematics, Intelligence, English, General Science and Social Science, laid out subject by subject on this page. On SkillStar your child can tick off each topic as they learn it.
- Are there AISSEE Class 8 mock tests on SkillStar?
- Yes, 6 mock tests. Each one is marked the moment your child finishes, with a question-by-question review, and can be taken again as often as they like.
- Can I download AISSEE Class 8 papers?
- Yes. The AISSEE Downloads tab on SkillStar has 3 files for this class.
- How does my child start AISSEE Class 8 practice?
- Sign up free as a parent, add your child with their class, and pick AISSEE from the exam list. Every new family gets welcome credits, lots of content costs nothing, and anything paid shows its price in credits before you decide.
- Is SkillStar the official AISSEE website?
- No. SkillStar is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the organisers of these exams. Exam names belong to their respective owners. Check dates, fees and registration with the AISSEE organisers.
SkillStar is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the organisers of these exams. Exam names belong to their respective owners.