The Karnataka Class 8 Mid-Term Exam 2026-27 will be held from September 23 to September 30, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. The Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Karnataka, will conduct these exams through schools. This exam is basically the First Summative Assessment (SA1) for students studying Class 8 in the state of Karnataka. According to the timetable that is available, the Class 8 students will sit for First Language, Mathematics, Third Language, Science, Social Science, and Second Language/ other subjects.
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Students may download the Karnataka Class 8 Mid-Term Question Paper 2026-27 PDF from this page right after each subject exam. After the exams, students can also check the Karnataka Class 8 Mid-Term Answer Key 2026-27 for the respective subject. When they compare their own responses with the provided solutions, they can understand how well they did and spot which chapters or topics need more revision, practice, or that little extra attention.
The table below shows all the important details about the Karnataka Class 8 SA1 Mid-Term exam 2026-27.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Board/Authority | Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Karnataka (through schools) |
Class | 8th |
Academic Year | 2026-27 |
Exam Name | First Summative Assessment (SA1) / Mid-Term Exam |
Exam Dates | September 23 to 30, 2026 |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Assessment | Summative Assessment 1 |
Exam Timing | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM |
Subjects | First Language, Mathematics, Third Language, Science, Social Science and Second Language/Other Subject |
The table below shows the tentative timetable of the Karnataka Class 8 SA1 Mid-Term Exam 2026-27, but for more accurate details, kindly refer to your respective school timetable. Also, students should confirm the subject applicable to their school, as language and other-subject papers can differ depending on the school and language combination.
| Date | Day | Subject | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
23-09-2026 | Wednesday | First Language | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
24-09-2026 | Thursday | Mathematics | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
25-09-2026 | Friday | Third Language | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
26-09-2026 | Saturday | Science | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
28-09-2026 | Monday | Social Science | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
29-09-2026 | Tuesday | Mathematics | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
30-09-2026 | Wednesday | Second Language / Other Subject | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
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Students will be able to download the Karnataka Class 8 Mid-Term Question Paper 2026-27 PDF subject-wise from the table below. The links will be updated after the respective examinations.
| Question Paper | Download PDF |
|---|---|
Karnataka Class 8 Mid Term First Language Question Paper 2026-27 | Available Soon |
Karnataka Class 8 Mid Term Mathematics Question Paper 2026-27 | Available Soon |
Karnataka Class 8 Mid Term Third Language Question Paper 2026-27 | Available Soon |
Karnataka Class 8 Mid Term Science Question Paper 2026-27 | Available Soon |
Karnataka Class 8 Mid Term Social Science Question Paper 2026-27 | Available Soon |
Karnataka Class 8 Mid Term Second Language Question Paper 2026-27 | Available Soon |
The Karnataka Class 8 Mid-Term Answer Key 2026-27 will be prepared by subject experts at Careers360 and will be provided in the table below after the respective subject examinations. Students can use the answer key to compare their answers and estimate their probable marks. Although these are unofficial answer keys, students should use them mainly to understand their performance and check their answers.
| Answer Key 2026-27 | Download PDF |
|---|---|
Karnataka Class 8 Mid Term First Language Answer Key 2026-27 | Available Soon |
Karnataka Class 8 Mid Term Mathematics Answer Key 2026-27 | Available Soon |
Karnataka Class 8 Mid Term Third Language Answer Key 2026-27 | Available Soon |
Karnataka Class 8 Mid Term Science Answer Key 2026-27 | Available Soon |
Karnataka Class 8 Mid Term Social Science Answer Key 2026-27 | Available Soon |
Karnataka Class 8 Mid Term Second Language Answer Key 2026-27 | Available Soon |
The question paper still feels useful even after the exam is done. Students can use it to see where they went wrong and then prepare better for future exams.
Here are a few simple ways to use that question paper:
Check every question you attempted incorrectly.
Match your answers with the answer key or the provided solutions.
Write down the chapters from which you made mistakes, so you know exactly what to revise.
Go back and revise the tough parts from your Karnataka state syllabus textbook.
Practise Mathematics problems that took more time in the examination
Revise important Science laws and formulas and the important definitions that you keep forgetting
Re-read the Social Science chapters again if you missed the factual questions.
Practice writing full, complete answers for language subjects.
Check if you managed to finish the paper within the given time
Solve one more practice paper after you complete your revision
The Mid-Term exam acts as a checkpoint for students before the future exams. After the examination, students should not only worry about marks, but should try to avoid the same mistakes in the final exams. They should also figure out which subjects and topics need more attention, not just guess.
Students can follow these steps after the exam if they want to improve their preparation:
Check the question paper: look through the questions, then mark the ones you felt were difficult or annoying.
Compare your answers: use the answer key or solutions once they are out, even if it feels quick and basic.
Find your mistakes: see if the mistake happened due to a concept, a calculation, a spelling issue, or simply lack of revision, and not because you “forgot everything”.
Revise weak chapters: go back to the textbook and study those parts where you lost marks; focus on the exact topics.
Practise regularly: solve a few questions every day instead of waiting until the next assessment; that last-minute plan never works.
Improve time management: if you couldn’t complete the paper, practise solving questions with a timer so you get used to the pace.
Prepare for the next exams: use the mid-term result to plan your studies for the rest of the academic year, not just the next week.
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HiGanavi Vishakanta
You can check the Karnataka SSLC chapter-wise and subject-wise blueprints for Class 10 from the links given below: https://school.careers360.com/download/ebooks/karnataka-sslc-maths-blueprint-2026-27
https://school.careers360.com/download/karnataka-sslc-board-ebooks-and-sample-papers
Hi Umme Sumaiya
For the Karnataka SSLC Mid-Term 2024-25 Kannada 1st Language question paper, you can check the link given below:
https://school.careers360.com/boards/kseeb/karnataka-sslc-question-papers
Dear Student,
We currently do not have the Karnataka SSLC Mid-Term Question Paper 2023-24 on Careers360. However, you can use the Karnataka SSLC Mid-Term Question Papers 2025-26 for reference and preparation.
Hello Student,
If you mean the Karnataka SSLC Class 10 Mid-Term Question Paper 2024-25, we currently do not have a separate 2024-25 Mid-Term paper page, but you can use the latest 2025-26 Karnataka SSLC Mid-Term Question Papers for practice. Subject-wise papers are available here:
https://school.careers360.com/boards/kseeb/karnataka-sslc-mid-term-exam-question-paper-2025-26
Hello Student,
You can download the Karnataka PUC Mid-Term Exam Question Papers 2025-26 from the links below:
https://school.careers360.com/boards/dpue-karnataka/karnataka-1st-puc-mid-term-question-paper-2025-26
https://school.careers360.com/boards/dpue-karnataka/karnataka-2nd-puc-mid-term-question-paper-2025-26
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