NCERT Syllabus for class 8 Science 2025-26 - Download PDF Here

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NCERT Syllabus for class 8 Science 2025-26 - Download PDF Here

NCERT Syllabus for class 8 Science 2025-26 - Download PDF Here

Vishal kumarUpdated on 22 Aug 2025, 09:46 AM IST

Do you know how small invisible organisms shape our lives, what makes a mirror show our reflection while paper does not show our reflection, how storms and cyclones are formed, and why some substances dissolve in water while others do not? The answer to all these questions lies in the NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Science 2025-26. The NCERT syllabus builds the academic foundation and provides the necessary guidance to the student.

The topics like living organisms, health, electricity, magnets, force, and natural phenomena are all covered here. The NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 has been updated under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the NCF-SE 2023 framework. The new book 'Curiosity' has 13 chapters that offer a perfect blend of theoretical and practical knowledge. The NCERT Syllabus is designed in a systematic way so that the students can grasp the concepts easily.

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NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Science 2025

Note: The PDF of the updated syllabus is not yet available on the NCERT official website. Students can purchase the latest science book from the Amazon store. To access the latest NCERT Syllabus for class 8 Science 2025-26, scroll down.

NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Science 2025-26

The NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Science 2025-26 has been thoughtfully designed to develop curiosity and promote concept-based learning. The CBSE Class 8 Science Syllabus 2025 follows the latest education reforms under NCF-SE 2023 and introduces students to science through real-life connections and hands-on activities.

The complete updated syllabus is given below:

Chapter No.	Chapter Name	Topics
1	Exploring the Investigative World of Science	Exploring the Investigative World of Science
2	The Invisible living world: Beyond our naked Eye	2.1 What is a Cell? 2.2 What Are the Levels of Organisation in the Body of a Living Organism? 2.3 What Are Microorganisms? 2.4 How Are We Connected to Microbes? 2.5 Why Is Cell Considered to Be a Basic Unit of Life?
3	Health: The ultimate treasure	3.1 Health: Is It More Than Not Falling Sick? 3.2 How Can We Stay Healthy? 3.3 How Do We Know That We Are Unwell? 3.4 Diseases: What Are the Causes and Types? 3.5 How to Prevent and Control Diseases?
4	Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effect	4.1 Does an Electric Current Have a Magnetic Effect? 4.2 Does a Current Carrying Wire Get Hot? 4.3 How Does a Battery Generate Electricity?
5	Exploring Forces	5.1 What Is a Force? 5.2 What Can a Force Do to the Bodies on Which It Is Applied? 5.3 Are Forces an Interaction Between Two or More Objects? 5.4 What Are the Different Types of Forces? 5.5 Weight and Its Measurement 5.6 Floating and Sinking
6	Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones	6.1 Pressure 6.2 Pressure Exerted by Air 6.3 Formation of wind 6.4 High-Speed Winds Result in Lowering of Air Pressure 6.5 Storms, Thunderstorms, and Lightning 6.6 Cyclones
7	Particulate Nature of Matter	7.1 What Is Matter Composed of? 7.2 What Decides Different States of Matter? 7.3 How Does the Interparticle Spacing Differ in the Three States of Matter? 7.4 How Particles Move in Different States of Matter?
8	Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures	8.1 What Are Mixtures? 8.2 What Are Pure Substances? 8.3 What Are the Types of Pure Substances? 8.4 How Do We Use Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures? 8.5 What Are Minerals?
9	The Amazing world of Solutes, Solvents and Solutions	9.1 What Are Solute, Solvent, and Solution? 9.2 How Much Solute Can a Fixed Amount of Solvent Dissolve? 9.3 Solubility of Gases 9.4 Why Do Objects Float or Sink in Water? 9.5 What Is Density
10	Light: Mirrors and Lenses	10.1 What Are Spherical Mirrors? 10.2 What Are the Characteristics of Images Formed by Spherical Mirrors? 10.3 What Are the Laws of Reflection? 10.4 What Is a Lens?
11	Keeping Time with the Skies	11.1 How Does the Moon’s Appearance Change and Why? 11.2 How Did Calendars Come into Existence? 11.3 Are Festivals Related to Astronomical Phenomena? 11.4 Why Do We Launch Artificial Satellites in Space?
12	How nature work in Harmony	12.1 How Do We Experience and Interpret Our Surroundings? 12.2 Who All Live Together in Nature? 12.3 Does Every Organism in a Community Matter? 12.4 What Are the Different Types of Interactions Among Organisms and their Surroundings? 12.5 Who Eats Whom? 12.6 What Happens to Waste in Nature? 12.7 How Does One Change Lead to Another? 12.8 How Do Interactions Maintain Balance in Ecosystems? 12.9 What Are the Benefits of an Ecosystem?
13	Our Home: Earth, a unique Life Sustaining Planet	13.1 Why Is Earth a Unique Planet? 13.2 What Do the Planets of Our Solar System Look Like? 13.3 What Makes the Earth Suitable for Life to Exist? 13.4 What Allows Life to Be Sustained on Earth? 13.5 What Keeps Life from Disappearing? 13.6 What Are the Threats to Life on Earth?

How to download the NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Science 2025-26?

Students can easily download the Class 8 Science Syllabus 2025–26 PDF from the official NCERT website. By following the simple steps given below

Step 1: Go to the official NCERT website at http://ncert.nic.in.

Step 2: On the home page, in the 'Search' option and type 'Syllabus' and click on it. This will take you to the syllabus page.

Step 3: Click on the 'Syllabus for Classes on the Elementary Level' option. The syllabus PDF will open.

Step 4: Choose the "Required Subject Class VI to VIII Syllabus" in the PDF.

Step 5: The NCERT Class 8 Science syllabus PDF will be displayed on your screen. Download and save it for future use.

Note: The new Class 8 Science Syllabus 2025-26 is not updated yet on the official website of NCERT and will soon be available on the website.

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NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Science 2025-26

NCERT Chapter-Wise Solutions For Class 8 Science

NCERT Chapter-Wise Solutions for Class 8 Science provide clear, step-by-step answers to all textbook questions, helping students strengthen their conceptual clarity. These solutions make learning easier and more effective

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Chapter 1 Exploring the Investigative World of Science

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Chapter 2 The Invisible Living World: Beyond Our Naked Eye

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Chapter 3 Health: The Ultimate Treasure

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Chapter 4 Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Chapter 5 Exploring Forces

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Chapter 6 Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Chapter 7 Particulate Nature of Matter

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Chapter 8 Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Chapter 9 The Amazing world of Solutes, Solvents and Solutions

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Chapter 10 Light: Mirrors and Lenses

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Chapter 11 Keeping Time with the Skies

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Chapter 12 How nature work in Harmony

NCERT Solutions For Class 8 Science Chapter 13- Our Home: Earth, a Unique Life Sustaining Planet

NCERT Books for class 8

NCERT books for Class 8 are carefully designed to build strong foundational knowledge across all subjects. The NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Science follows the latest curriculum guidelines and is ideal for students preparing for both school exams and competitive foundations. Follow the links given below to access these books.

NCERT Books for Class 8 Maths

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NCERT Syllabus

The NCERT Class 8 Science Syllabus 2025–26 provides a structured syllabus that helps students build concepts across subjects. The NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Science is based on the latest national curriculum guidelines and supports clear, exam-ready learning. Students can follow the links given below for other subjects.

NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Maths

NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 English

NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Social Science

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are some key topics covered in the NCERT Class 8 Science 2025–26 syllabus?

It includes topics such as living organisms, matter, energy, sound, force, magnets, pollution, and natural phenomena. These build a strong base for higher classes and everyday understanding.

Q: How can we prepare for Class 8 Science exams?

Read the NCERT book thoroughly and solve all the questions covered in the textbook. Students can get help from the NCERT solutions for class 8 science available on our website.

Q: Has the NCERT book for class 8 Science 2025-26 been released?

Yes, the NCERT book for class 8 science for the academic session 2025-26 has been released. The name of the book is Curiosity, and it has 13 chapters.

Q: Does the Class 8 Science syllabus include practicals or only theory?

The Class 8 Science syllabus includes both theory and practical. The syllabus is very comprehensive and interesting.

Q: Where can students download the NCERT Class 8 Science Syllabus 2025-26?

Students can download the NCERT Science Syllabus Class 8 from the official website of NCERT, but the new syllabus is not updated yet there.

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