NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Social Science 2024-25

Edited By Dinesh Goyal | Updated on Dec 05, 2024 03:21 PM IST

NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Social Science 2024-25- Students studying in class 8th must refer to the NCERT 8th Class Social Science syllabus 2024-25. The syllabus of NCERT class 8 Social Science 2024-25 is divided into three parts: Geography, Political Science and History. Each part comprises chapters, topics, and sub-topics. In this NCERT class 8 Social Science syllabus, students can check the names of chapters along with relevant topics and sub-topics.

NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Social Science 2024-25

Social Science is a major subject in board exams, scholarship exams and entrance exams. So, preparing with NCERT 8th class Syllabus helps to ace these exams. Students should make a proper schedule to complete NCERT syllabus on time. The NCERT syllabus for Class 8 Social Science is available in PDF format. Read below to get the complete NCERT Class 8 Social Science syllabus - Geography, History and Political Science.

NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Social Science 2024-25

The syllabus of NCERT Class 8 Social Science 2024-25 is divided into three parts, Resources and Development (Geography), Social and Political Life and Our Past lll. Students can check all parts syllabus using the table given below:

NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Social Science 2024 -25 (Geography)

NCERT Class 8 Social Science syllabus of Geography contains topics based on the geographical conditions of Earth and India. All the chapters and topics covered under the NCERT syllabus for class 8 Social Science Geography are tabulated below:

Resources and Development (Geography) Textbook

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
Chapter 1	Resources
Chapter 2	Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources
Chapter 3	Agriculture
Chapter 4	Industries
Chapter 5	Human Resources

NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Social Science 2024-25 (History)

The major topics of NCERT class 8 Social Science History syllabus are given here. Students can download the syllabus pdf file to learn about the complete NCERT 8th class Social Science syllabus including topics and subtopics.

NCERT 8th Our Past lll Syllabus

Introduction: How, When and Where

From Trade and Territory (The Company Establishes Power)

Ruling the Countryside

Tribals, Dikus, and the vision of a golden age

When People Revolt (1857 and After)

Civilising the "Naive", Educating the Nation

Women, Caste and Reform

The Making of the National Movement: 1870s-1947

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NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Social Science 2024-25 (Political Science)

There are a total of 5 units in the NCERT 8th class Social Science syllabus of Political Science. Each unit comprises two chapters. Check the list of units and chapters of the Political science subject in the following table. The NCERT books for this subject are Social and Political Life - III.

Social and Political Life lll NCERT 8th Syllabus

Unit Name	Chapter Name
The Indian Constitution and Secularism	The Indian Constitution Understanding Secularism
Parliament and the Making of Laws	Parliament and the Making of Laws
The Judiciary	Judiciary
Social Justice and the Marginalised	Understanding Marginalisation Confronting Marginalisation
Economic Presence of the Government	Public Facilities Law and Social Justice

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How to Download NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Social Science 2024-25?

Students can download the NCERT Social Science syllabus for Class 8 online. Below, we have provided a general guideline that they can follow to download the NCERT syllabus 2024-25 for class 8 social science.

Check the official website ncert.nic.in.
On the home page, students will find the link for the syllabus by the name ‘Syllabus I- IIX’. Click on the link.
Now select ‘Syllabus for elementary classes’. Then select the Social Science class 8 syllabus.
The syllabus will be displayed on your screens.
Save the NCERT class 8 social science syllabus in PDF format for future reference.

NCERT Textbooks for Class 8 Social Science

NCERT published 3 books to cover the entire Class 8 NCERT social science syllabus. The names of these NCERT 8th class books are given below:

Resource and Development for Geography
Social and Political Life for Political Science
Our Pasts-III (Part II) for History

NCERT 8th Other Syllabus and Books

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the important chapters of NCERT 8th Social Science syllabus?

The importance of chapter varies as for board, entrance and scholarship exams.

2. Is NCERT syllabus for class 8 social science available in Hindi?

No, the syllabus is available in English medium only but you can download books in Hindi medium.

3. Can I prepare for CBSE exams using this syllabus?

Yes, you can prepare for CBSE exams using NCERT 8th Social Studies Syllabus by consulting with your teachers.

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