Does the Class 8 syllabus change every year?

CBSE may update the syllabus periodically, although major changes are infrequent. It’s a good idea to check the latest syllabus at the beginning of each academic year to stay informed about any updates or modifications.

Does 8th have a board exam in 2025?

No, Class 8 does not have board exams in 2025 under the CBSE curriculum. Instead, assessments are conducted by individual schools following the CBSE guidelines, which may include periodic tests, term exams, and annual exams.

What is the new pattern of CBSE Board 2025?

The latest CBSE exam structure for the year 2025 comes with the introduction of a biannual examination system which gives students two opportunities to sit for their board examinations, therefore easing pressure by bringing in flexibility. The modified question paper contains more competency-based questions such as case studies, assertion reasoning, and paragraph questions in order to encourage critical thinking. This alteration is within the CBSE latest campaigns to move away from memorization to one that endorses practical application of knowledge learned in school.

CBSE Class 8 Syllabus: Download Detailed Syllabus

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At the primary stage, it aims at creating interest in reading books and developing gradually the required language skills. The focus shifts to preparing children to express their views clearly and confidently about any language, person, object, place, and structure by analyzing and explaining them at the upper primary stage. The proposed syllabus tends to integrate the concerns related to environment, gender, peace, health, work and arts.

1.0Subject wise Syllabus for CBSE Class 8

Subject	Chapters
Maths	Rational Numbers Linear Equations In One Variable Understanding Quadrilaterals Data Handling Squares and Square Roots Cubes and Cube Roots Comparing Quantities Algebraic Expressions, and Identities Mensuration Exponents and Powers Direct and Inverse Proportions Factorisation Introduction to Graphs and Data Handling
Science	Crop Production and Management Microorganisms: Friend and Foe Coal and Petroleum Combustion and Flame Conservation of Plants and Animals Reproduction in Animals Reaching the Age of Adolescence Force and Pressure Friction Sound Chemical Effects of Electric Current Some Natural Phenomena Light
Social Science	History Where, When, How The Establishment of Company Power Rural Life and Society Colonialism and Tribal Societies Crafts and Industries The Revolt of 1857-58 Education and British rule Women and reform Challenging the Caste System Colonialism and Urban Change Changes in the Arts: Painting, Literature, Architecture The Nationalist Movement India after Independence
	Geography Resources Natural resources Agriculture Industries Human Resources
	Civics The Constitution Parliamentary Government The Judiciary Social Justice and the Marginalised Economic Presence of the Government
English	English Honeydew
	Prose	Poem
	The Best Christmas Present in the World The Tsunami Glimpses of the Past Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory The Summit Within This is Jody’s Fawn A Visit to Cambridge A Short Monsoon Diary	The Ant and the Cricket Geography Lesson The Last Bargain The School Boy On the Grasshopper and Cricket







	It So Happened How the Camel got his hump Children at work The Selfish Giant The Treasure within Princess September The fight Jalebis Ancient Education System of India
Hindi	Vasant Laakh Ki Chudiyan ( Kahaani) Bus Ki Yatra (Vyangya) Diwanon Ki Hasti (Kavita) Bhagwan Ke Daakiye (Kavita) Kadam Milakar Chalna Hoga (Kavita) - Only for Reading Kya Niraash Hua Jaye (Nibandh) Yah Sabse Kathin Samay Nahi (Kavita) Pahaad Se Uncha Aadmi (Jeevani) - Only for Reading Kabir Ki Saakhiyan Sudama Charit (Kavita) Jahan Pahiya Hai (Ripotorj) Pita Ke Baad (Kavita) - Only for Reading Akbari Lota (Kahaani) Soordas Ke Pad (Kavita) Paani Ki Kahani (Nibandh) Hum Prithvi Ki Santan (Alekh) - Only for Reading Baaj Aur Saanp (Kahaani)
	Durva Gudiya (Kavita) Do Gauraya (Kahaani) Chitthiyon Mei Europe (Patra) Oas (Kavita) Natak Mei Natak (Kahaani) Sagar Yatra ( Yatra Vratant) Uth Kisaan O (Kavita) Saste Ka Chakkar (Ekanki) Ek Khiladi Ki Kuch Yaadein (Sansmaran) Bus Ki Ser (Kahaani) Hindi Ne Jinki Zindagi Badal Di (Maryada Jaysiey) Ashad Ka Pehla Din (Kahaani) Anyay Ke Khilaaf (Kahaani) Bachon Ke Priye Shree Kaushal Shankar Phille (Vyaktitva) Farsh Par (Kavita) Budi Amma Ki Baat (Lokkatha) Vah Subah Kabhi Toh Aayegi (Nibandh) Aao Patrika Nikalein (Pathan ke liye) Aahvaan (Pathan ke liye)

2.0Importance of Knowing the Syllabus

The syllabus outlines the topics and subtopics that will be covered in the exam, helping students focus on what’s important and avoid wasting time on irrelevant material.
Knowing the syllabus allows students to create a structured study plan, allocating time to each subject and topic based on its weightage and importance.
A well-structured syllabus serves as a checklist during revision, ensuring that students cover all topics and don’t miss out on anything essential before the exam.
By knowing the entire syllabus, students can allocate their time more efficiently, focusing on weak areas and managing their preparation within the available time frame.

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