CBSE Class 8 syllabus
The CBSE Class 8 syllabus for 2026-27, subject by subject: 44 topics to work through. On SkillStar, Class 8 children also get sample papers to download.
- Class
- Class 8 (Grade 8)
- Syllabus years
- 2026-27
- Topics
- 44
- Downloads
- 1
CBSE Class 8 syllabus 2026-27
Mathematics
- Rational numbers: Properties and operations with rational numbers and their place on the number line. Follows the NCERT Class 8 Mathematics textbook (Ganita Prakash).
- Linear equations in one variable: Solving linear equations and using them for word problems.
- Algebraic expressions and identities: Addition, subtraction and multiplication of expressions, and standard identities.
- Factorisation: Factorising expressions using common factors, regrouping and identities; division of expressions.
- Exponents and powers: Powers with negative exponents, laws of exponents and standard form.
- Squares, square roots, cubes and cube roots: Properties of squares and cubes, and finding square and cube roots.
- Comparing quantities: Ratio, percentage, discount, profit and loss, simple and compound interest.
- Quadrilaterals and understanding shapes: Polygons, angle sums, properties of quadrilaterals and practical geometry.
- Proportional reasoning: Direct and inverse proportion and their everyday applications.
- Mensuration: Area of trapezium and polygons, surface area and volume of cubes, cuboids and cylinders.
- Data handling and probability: Grouped data, histograms, pie charts and the chance of events.
- Introduction to graphs: Reading and drawing bar graphs, pie charts and linear graphs, and plotting points.
Science
- Crop production and management: Agricultural practices, crops, irrigation and food production. Follows the NCERT Class 8 Science textbook (Curiosity).
- Microorganisms and the invisible living world: Useful and harmful microorganisms, diseases, food preservation and the nitrogen cycle.
- Materials: metals, non-metals and synthetic materials: Properties and uses of metals and non-metals, synthetic fibres and plastics.
- Combustion, fuels and flame: Conditions for combustion, types of fuels, calorific value and fire safety.
- Cell structure and functions: The cell as a basic unit of life, plant and animal cells and their parts.
- Reproduction and adolescence: Reproduction in animals, life cycles, adolescence and the changes it brings.
- Exploring forces and pressure: Types of forces, friction, pressure in fluids and atmospheric pressure.
- Electricity: magnetic and heating effects: Electric current, its heating and magnetic effects, and electromagnets.
- Sound: How sound is produced and travels, pitch and loudness, hearing and noise pollution.
- Light and the human eye: Reflection, multiple reflection, dispersion and the structure and care of the eye.
- Natural phenomena and the sky: Lightning and earthquakes, the night sky, stars and the solar system.
- Conservation of plants, animals and resources: Deforestation, wildlife conservation, coal and petroleum, and pollution of air and water.
Social Science
- India and the World: Land and the People: Resources, agriculture, industries, human resources and the environment. Follows the NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook (Exploring Society: India and Beyond).
- Tapestry of the Past: Modern Indian history: colonial rule, resistance, reform movements and the freedom struggle.
- Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions: India's art, architecture, literature and intellectual traditions through time.
- Governance and Democracy: The Indian Constitution, parliament, the judiciary, fundamental rights and social justice.
- Economic Life Around Us: Production, industry, markets, labour and public facilities.
English
- Reading comprehension: Stories, poems and non-fiction from the NCERT Class 8 English reader (Poorvi): theme, inference, tone and vocabulary.
- Writing: Formal and informal letters, notices, reports, articles, diary entries and story writing.
- Grammar: Tenses, active and passive voice, reported speech, modals, clauses and punctuation.
- Speaking and listening: Debate, discussion, interviews, role play and presentations.
Hindi
- पठन और समझ: Prose and poetry from the NCERT Class 8 Hindi reader (Malhar) with comprehension.
- लेखन: Letters, essays, reports, stories and creative writing in Hindi.
- व्याकरण: संधि, समास, उपसर्ग-प्रत्यय, वाच्य, काल, मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ.
Sanskrit
- संस्कृत भाषा: शब्दरूप, धातुरूप, संख्याएँ, संधि and short texts from the NCERT Class 8 Sanskrit book.
Computational Thinking and AI
- Computational thinking: Algorithms, programming constructs, data representation and problem-solving projects (CBSE CT & AI framework, Classes III-VIII).
- Artificial intelligence: Data, machine learning and neural networks at an introductory level; AI applications, ethics, bias and privacy.
Art Education
- Visual arts: Drawing, painting, craft, design and Indian art traditions.
- Performing arts: Music, dance and theatre activities.
Physical Education and Well-being
- Games, sports and fitness: Skills and rules of games, athletics, fitness testing and teamwork.
- Yoga and well-being: Yoga, nutrition, hygiene, safety and emotional well-being.
Vocational Education
- Work and skills: Project-based work with life forms, materials, machines and human services, building practical skills.
About the CBSE exam
How the CBSE curriculum works in Class 8
CBSE does not publish a separate curriculum document for Classes I to VIII: affiliated schools follow the NCERT syllabus and textbooks. Class 8 completes the Middle Stage and leads into the Secondary Stage (Classes IX-X), where CBSE's own curriculum and the board examination begin. The NCF-SE 2023 textbooks are Ganita Prakash (Mathematics), Curiosity (Science), Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Social Science), Poorvi (English) and Malhar (Hindi). CBSE's Computational Thinking and AI curriculum for Classes III-VIII also applies. There is no board examination in Class 8; assessment is school-based.
Textbooks and official material
The topics in this table follow the NCERT Class 8 textbooks, which are free to read or download on the NCERT portal.
When it happens
2027 Class 10/12 board subject-wise dates could not be verified in the official notices checked. Classes 1–9 and 11 follow school assessment timetables; ask the school for the next assessment. For board classes, follow CBSE's published final date sheet and your admit card when issued; do not treat expected February dates as confirmed. Status checked 1 November 2026.
Registration and exam-day information
Regular school candidates should confirm registration, subject entries, internal/practical assessments, exam fees, hall tickets and reporting instructions with their school. Exact dates and rules depend on the class and the current board notification.
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CBSE Class 8: questions parents ask
- What is in the CBSE Class 8 syllabus for 2026-27?
- 44 topics in Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Computational Thinking and AI, Art Education, Physical Education and Well-being and Vocational Education, laid out subject by subject on this page. On SkillStar your child can tick off each topic as they learn it.
- Can I download CBSE Class 8 papers?
- Yes. The CBSE Downloads tab on SkillStar has 1 file for this class.
- How does my child start CBSE Class 8 practice?
- Sign up free as a parent, add your child with their class, and pick CBSE 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 CBSE 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 CBSE 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.