CBSE Class 8 2025-26 — Syllabus, Time Table, Previous Papers & Preparation

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Last year before board exam preparation — strongest foundation needed — PrepResults has complete chapter-wise notes, practice sets and previous year papers for CBSE Class 8.

📋 About CBSE Class 8 — Central Board of Secondary Education

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the Class 8 examinations annually for students across India. The CBSE Class 8 curriculum is designed to build strong conceptual foundations across core subjects and prepare students for higher classes and competitive entrance exams.

PrepResults provides the complete CBSE Class 8 preparation resource — full syllabus, chapter-wise content breakdown, important questions, previous year board papers with solutions, and timed practice tests.

📚 CBSE Class 8 Subjects 2025-26

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Mathematics

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Science

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Social Science

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English

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Hindi

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Sanskrit/Computer

📖 CBSE Class 8 Chapter-wise Syllabus 2025-26

Click on any subject to view the complete chapter list for CBSE Class 8.

Rational Numbers

Linear Equations in One Variable

Understanding Quadrilaterals

Practical Geometry

Data Handling

Squares and Square Roots

Cubes and Cube Roots

Comparing Quantities

Algebraic Expressions and Identities

Visualising Solid Shapes

Mensuration

Exponents and Powers

Direct and Inverse Proportions

Factorisation

Introduction to Graphs

Playing with Numbers

Crop Production and Management

Microorganisms

Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

Materials: Metals and Non-Metals

Coal and Petroleum

Combustion and Flame

Conservation of Plants and Animals

Cell Structure and Functions

Reproduction in Animals

Reaching the Age of Adolescence

Force and Pressure

Friction

Sound

Chemical Effects of Electric Current

Some Natural Phenomena

Light

Stars and the Solar System

Pollution of Air and Water

How, When and Where

From Trade to Territory

Ruling the Countryside

Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age

When People Rebel

Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners

Civilising the Native, Educating the Nation

Women, Caste and Reform

The Making of the National Movement

India After Independence

Reading Comprehension

Formal & Informal Writing

Grammar (Advanced)

Literature (Honeydew & It So Happened)

📅 CBSE Class 8 2025-26 — Exam Schedule

Event	Expected Date	Status
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release	Jan–Feb 2026	Upcoming
CBSE Class 8 Board Exam	March 2026	Upcoming
Practical / Internal Exams	Jan–Feb 2026	Upcoming
Result Declaration	May–Jun 2026	Upcoming
Compartment / Supplementary Exam	Jul–Aug 2026	Upcoming

🎯 Free Practice Tests — CBSE Class 8

Attempt free subject-wise and full practice tests for CBSE Class 8 based on the latest CBSE exam pattern.

CBSE Class 8 Full Practice Test 1

All Subjects · 3 Hours · Based on latest pattern

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CBSE Class 8 Previous Year Paper 2024

Official Board Paper · Solved · With Answers

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Mathematics Practice Set

Chapter-wise · 50 Questions · Timed

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Science / English Practice Set

Chapter-wise · 40 Questions · Timed

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💡 CBSE Class 8 Preparation Strategy

Pro tip from toppers: Class 8 is the bridge to board exams. Solving NCERT exercises is non-negotiable.

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Plan Your Study Timetable

Create a weekly schedule covering all subjects. Give extra time to your weakest subject — consistent daily effort beats last-minute cramming.

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NCERT / Prescribed Textbooks First

Board exams are 100% based on prescribed textbooks. Study them thoroughly before picking up any reference book.

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Solve Previous Year Papers

5–10 years of past papers reveal the exact question types, marks distribution and topics that repeat most often.

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Revision Cycles Matter

Revise each chapter within 48 hours of studying it, then again weekly. Spaced repetition is proven to improve retention by 3x.

Write

Write, Not Just Read

Board marks depend on presentation. Practice writing full answers with proper structure, headings and diagrams.

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Focus on High-Mark Questions

5–10 mark questions make up 40–50% of total marks. Master these question types for maximum impact on your score.

CBSE Class 8 Syllabus & Preparation 2025-26

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