NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Hindi 2025-26: Download All Chapters PDF Here

NCERT Syllabus
NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Hindi 2025-26: Download All Chapters PDF Here

NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Hindi 2025-26: Download All Chapters PDF Here

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Shivani PooniaUpdated on 23 Dec 2025, 03:16 PM IST

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Thinking about what you will learn in Class 8 Hindi this year? Let’s figure it out together! The stories, poems and grammar you read in Class 8 will shape your Hindi for a lifetime. This article on the NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Hindi provides students with a brief overview of the topics they will learn in the current academic year. The syllabus includes many types of texts—poems, stories, letters, and dohas—to help students enjoy and understand Hindi in different ways. The primary objective of this NCERT syllabus for Class 8 Hindi is to provide students with a solid foundation in Hindi literature and grammar, enabling them to thoroughly comprehend each chapter and prepare confidently for exams. This NCERT syllabus for Class 8 Hindi will benefit students in their studies and also in competitive exams. Students should ensure they study the NCERT books thoroughly to get their desired marks in the exams.

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NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Hindi 2026
NCERT Syllabus for Class 8th Hindi Grammar 2026
Highlights and Focus of 2026 Class 8 NCERT Hindi syllabus
NCERT Class 8 Hindi Exam Pattern
Subject-wise NCERT Books for Class 8

NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Hindi 2025-26: Download All Chapters PDF Here

NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Hindi 2026

The new NCERT Class 8 Hindi Syllabus helps students to improve their language skills, enhance their understanding of the subject, and increase their confidence. This section of the NCERT syllabus for Class 8 Hindi covers prose, poetry, stories, and Biography. The name of the book is "Malhar" (मल्हार).

Take a look at the chapters these books explore in depth.

क्रम संख्या	पाठ का नाम	विधा	लेखक का नाम	पृष्ठ संख्या
1	स्वदेश	कविता	गयाप्रसाद शुक्ल 'सनेही'	1
2	दो गौरैयाँ	कहानी	भीष्म साहनी	13
-	मित्रलाभ (पढ़ने के लिए)	-	पंचतंत्र से	-
3	एक आशीर्वाद	कविता	दुष्यंत कुमार	36
4	हरिद्वार	पत्र	भारतेंदु हरिश्चंद्र	45
5	कबीर के दोहे	दोहे	कबीर	63
-	कदम मिलाकर चलना होगा (पढ़ने के लिए)	-	अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी	-
6	एक टोकरी भर मिट्टी	कहानी	माधवराव सप्रे	76
7	मात बंधु	कविता	महादेवी वर्मा	91
8	नए मेहमान	एकांकी	उदयशंकर भट्ट	105
9	आदमी का अनपढ़	कविता	नागार्जुन / कुमार मन्हतरु	126
10	तरुण के स्वप्न	उद्बोधन	सुभाष चंद्र बोस	140
	भारति, जय, विजय करे! (पढ़ने के लिए)		सूर्यकांत त्रिपाठी 'निराला'

Class 8 NCERT Hindi Book Cover Page 2026

Sample image of the NCERT book for class 8 Hindi. This will help students during the purchase of the books.

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NCERT Syllabus for Class 8th Hindi Grammar 2026

Without grammar, language is incomplete, and Hindi grammar fills your words with soul. Mastering Hindi grammar means unlocking the power to express your thoughts clearly and confidently. Here is the NCERT syllabus for class 8 Hindi Grammar.

भाषा बोली लिपि और व्याकरण

वर्ण विचार

शब्द विचार

संज्ञा

लिंग

वचन

कारक

सर्वनाम

विशेषण

अविकारी शब्द अव्यय

संधि

समास

पद परिचय

वाक्य

अलंकार

मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ

शब्द भंडार

Highlights and Focus of 2026 Class 8 NCERT Hindi syllabus

The NCERT Hindi Class 8 Syllabus 2026 has been updated in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 and NCF-SE 2023. The major changes or highlight points of the syllabus are:

Holistic Learning: The new Class 8 Hindi Syllabus emphasises students' overall development rather than just their academic knowledge.
Critical Thinking: The chapters, alongside the exercise questions, are prepared in a way that enables students not only to study but also to question, analyse and develop their problem-solving abilities.
Cultural Relevance: The new NCERT Hindi Class 8 Syllabus also includes our rich culture, heritage and history. Some chapters are focused on these.

These changes aim to develop a progressive, interactive, and student-centred way to provide educational experiences to learners, for the challenges of the 21st century.

Excluded Books from Class 8 NCERT Hindi syllabus

Given below are the names of the books which are no longer present in the latest Class 8 NCERT Hindi syllabus:

Vasant - वसंत
Durva - दूर्वा
Bharat ki Khoj - भारत की खोज
Sankshipt Buddhacarita - संक्षिप्त बुन्धचरित

NCERT Class 8 Hindi Exam Pattern

Take a glance at the NCERT Class 8 Hindi exam pattern to plan your preparation smartly. Our team at Careers360 have gathered data and prepared the following table to help students get an idea about what they will face in the final exam.

Section	Topic	Expected Marks
Reading Comprehension	Passage 1 (Prose)	10 marks
	Passage 2 (Poetry)	10 marks
Writing Skills	Letter Writing	8 marks
	Essay Writing	8 marks
	Paragraph Writing	8 marks
Grammar	Fill in the Blanks	3 marks
	Sentence Formation	3 marks
	Correction of Sentences	4 marks
	Tenses	3 marks
	Active and Passive Voice	3 marks
Literature	Poems, Stories	20 marks

Also, read - NCERT solutions for Class 8

Subject-wise NCERT Books for Class 8

After analysing the NCERT syllabus for class 8, students would need some efficient books from which they can develop their knowledge. Here are some NCERT Class 8 books for other subjects, carefully prepared by the Careers360 team, that will help students in this cause.

NCERT Books for Class 8 English

NCERT Books for Class 8 Maths

NCERT Books for Class 8 Social Science

NCERT Books for Class 8 Science

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Where can I find the new NCERT syllabus for Class 8 Hindi?

The new NCERT syllabus for Class 8 Hindi is available on the official website. Students can download the PDF for free from this article itself.

Q: Does the Class 8 Hindi syllabus include grammar?

Yes. Grammar topics include sandhi, samas, muhavare, vakya-vinyas, ling, vachya, and basic rules of Hindi grammar.

Q: Is the Class 8 Hindi syllabus difficult?

Not really. The content is written in a simple, student-friendly way. Regular reading and practice make it easy to score well.

Q: Is Class 8 Hindi enough to build language skills for higher classes?

Absolutely. The syllabus builds strong grammar, reading, and writing skills useful in Class 9 and 10 Hindi.

Q: Will there be any changes in the textbooks for Class 8 Hindi according to the new syllabus?

Yes, there may be changes in the textbooks for Class 8 Hindi to align with the new syllabus. The name of the new textbook is "Malhar", replacing the 4 old textbooks.

Q: How many chapters are there in the new NCERT Hindi book for class 8?

There are mainly 10 chapters which students have to study in class 8 Hindi. There are also some additional chapters included in the book for further study.

Q: When will the new NCERT syllabus for Class 8 Hindi come into effect?

The new NCERT syllabus for Class 8 Hindi is expected to come into effect from the academic session 2025-26.

Q: How should students prepare for the new syllabus for Class 8 Hindi?

Students should keep themselves updated about the new syllabus and start studying the relevant topics in advance. They can also refer to additional resources such as sample papers, study guides, and online tutorials to reinforce their learning.

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