NCERT Syllabus for class 8

Updated on Jun 8, 2019 - 4:45 p.m. IST by Dinesh Goyal

NCERT syllabus for class 8 - The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) prescribed the syllabus for class 8 with a view on a common curriculum across the country. NCERT class 8 syllabus has been adopted by CBSE for all the subjects and prescribed for all schools affiliated to it. Most of the states and academic boards in India strictly follow the NCERT syllabus for class 8 while others derive their syllabus on the basis this syllabus. NCERT syllabus for class 8 has been devised for Maths, English, Science, Hindi, Social science, Sanskrit and Urdu subjects.

CBSE class 8 syllabus is the foundation for the advanced syllabus to be studied in higher classes of 9th and 10th. Since the NCERT syllabus is the prescribed one for all the major entrance exams. Students should refer to the NCERT class 8 syllabus to prepare well and strengthen their foundation. Candidates can download class 8 NCERT syllabus for all subjects using the links given on this page. In addition, they can also download NCERT solutions, the prescribed NCERT books in this article.

NCERT Syllabus for class 8 all subjects

Class 8th is the last year of the upper primary schooling which is a crucial stage in the life of a student who is on the threshold of chalking a career path.
English, Mathematics, Science, Hindi, Social Science are major subjects in class 8.
This article covers in-depth details of NCERT class 8 syllabus including the introduction of the subjects, topics and units to be covered in all the subjects.
Candidates can download CBSE syllabus for class 8 in the form of pdf files using the links given below.

NCERT syllabus for class 8 science

Science is the most important subject of class 8 which needs a lot of logical approach with rigorous practice as it contains formulae, numerical and chemical equations. Students can download NCERT class 8 syllabus of science using the link given below. The science syllabus consists of 18 chapters and students can view and download chapter-wise NCERT class 8 Science solutions.

Chapter 1	Crop Production and Management
Chapter 2	Microorganisms: Friend and Foe
Chapter 3	Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
Chapter 4	Materials: Metals and Non-Metals
Chapter 5	Coal and Petroleum
Chapter 6	Combustion and Flame
Chapter 7	Conservation of Plants and Animals
Chapter 8	Cell - Structure and Functions
Chapter 9	Reproduction in Animals
Chapter 10	Reaching the Age of Adolescence
Chapter 11	Force and Pressure
Chapter 12	Friction
Chapter 13	Sound
Chapter 14	Chemical Effects of Electric Current
Chapter 15	Some Natural Phenomena
Chapter 16	Light
Chapter 17	Stars and The Solar System
Chapter 18	Pollution of Air and Water

Download pdf file of class 8 science syllabus NCERT.

NCERT syllabus for class 8 Maths

Maths is an important subject for the students of 8th class. It requires a lot of practice to create a strong base for the next two years of schooling - class 9 and 10. Maths is a subject which contains the numerical questions which can be solved easily using problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. The candidates need to memorize formulas and the procedures to solve the questions easily. NCERT class 8 syllabus of Maths consists of the following 16 chapters. Download, NCERT class 8 Maths Solutions.

Chapter No.	Chapter name
1	Rational Numbers
2	Linear Equations in One Variable
3	Understanding Quadrilaterals
4	Practical Geometry
5	Data Handling
6	Squares and Square Roots
7	Cubes and Cube Roots
8	Comparing Quantities
9	Algebraic Expressions and Identities
10	Visualizing Solid Shapes
11	Mensuration
12	Exponents and Powers
13	Direct and Inverse Proportions
14	Factorization
15	Introduction to Graphs
16	Playing with Numbers

Download NCERT syllabus for class 8 Maths

NCERT syllabus for class 8 English

English is the other language taught as communication across the country and the globe is primarily in English. The NCERT class 8 syllabus covers both grammar and literature. NCERT recommends the following books in accordance with the NCERT class 8 syllabus for English:

S.No.	Class 8 English Books	Chapter-wise index of English Book	Download complete unit-wise syllabus
1	Honeydew	Click here	View/Download
2	It so happened	Click here	View/Download

NCERT syllabus for class 8 social science

Social Science is a mandatory subject used to teach students about historical, geographical and the economic background of the country and world. Civics is a part of the syllabus which provides knowledge about the functions of the government and society structure in general. NCERT Class 8 syllabus of Social Science is divided into three parts. The chapters and syllabus for these three parts are given in the following table:

Book Name	Chapters	Download syllabus
Our Pasts – III	How, When and Where	View/Download
	From Trade to Territory: The Company Establishes Power
	Ruling the Countryside
	Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age
	When People Rebel: 1857 and After
	Colonialism and the City: The Story of an Imperial Capital
	Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners
	Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation
	Women, Caste and Reform
	The Changing World of Visual Arts
	The Making of the National Movement: 1870s-1947
	India After Independence
Resources and Development	Resources	View/Download
	Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources
	Mineral and Power Resources
	Agriculture
	Industries
	Human Resources
Social and Political Life- III	The Indian Constitution	View/Download
	Understanding Secularism
	Why do we need a Parliament?
	Understanding Laws
	The Judiciary
	Understanding Our Criminal Justice System
	Understanding Marginalisation
	Confronting Marginalisation
	Public Facilities
	Law and Social Justice

NCERT syllabus for class 8 Hindi

Hindi is one of the languages taught in class 8. The prescribed NCERT class 8 syllabus of Hindi consists of three books which include prose, poetry and essays. The name of the books along with syllabus is given below:

S.No.	Class 8 Hindi Books	Download Syllabus of Hindi
1	Vasant	Click here
2	Durva	Click here
3	Bharat Ki Khoj	Click here

NCERT books for class 8

National Council of Educational Research and Training also publishes NCERT class 8 books for all the subjects.
NCERT books for class 8 are devised on the basis of NCERT syllabus which can be accessed online.
The organization provides the books for all major subjects of 8th class like as English, Maths, Hindi, Science, Social Science, Sanskrit and Urdu.
Click on the link given above to get access and download pdf files of NCERT class 8 books for all subjects.

NCERT Solutions for class 8

NCERT class 8 syllabus provides the outlook of topics and units and the details, introduction of the chapters.
NCERT Books for class 8 provide knowledge about the chapter along with questions at the end of the chapter.
Students need to solve these questions to prepare for the exam.
If they find it difficult to solve any question then he/she can take the help of NCERT class 8 solution.
They can also be ensured about their answer by comparing their answers with the solution.
Students can access and download the chapter-wise solutions for each subject using the link given above.