NCERT Books Class 8 PDF 2026-27 – New Books for All Subjects (Free Download)

NCERT books are the foundation of school education for CBSE students in India. Since 2025-26, Class 8 uses completely new NCERT books written under the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023, and the same books continue in 2026-27. They are activity-based, connect lessons to Indian knowledge traditions and everyday life, and are written for 13–14-year-old learners.

This page gives the correct list of NCERT books Class 8 students need for 2026-27, the chapter list of every book, and direct download links in English and Hindi medium.

NCERT Books Class 8 List 2026-27 (New Books)

NCERT also publishes Deepakam (Sanskrit), Kriti (Arts), Khel Yatra (Physical Education and Well-being) and Kaushal Bodh (Vocational Education) for Class 8.

Download NCERT Books Class 8 PDF

Click a link to download the NCERT books Class 8 PDF for each subject. Every link opens the official NCERT book or eSaral's subject page.

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NCERT Books Class 8 Chapter List 2026-27

Here is the chapter list of each of the NCERT books Class 8 students use in 2026-27, checked against the official NCERT textbooks.

Mathematics – Ganita Prakash Part 1 and Part 2

Ganita Prakash teaches squares and cubes, exponents, quadrilaterals, algebra, proportion, percentages, the Pythagoras theorem, data and area through puzzles and stories. For chapter-wise PDFs, see the NCERT Class 8 Maths Book page.

Science – Curiosity (13 Chapters)

Curiosity builds the base for Class 9 and 10 Science, and later for NEET and JEE, through activities and "Be a scientist" sections. For chapter-wise PDFs, see the NCERT Class 8 Science Book page.

NCERT Books Class 8 Social Science – Exploring Society: India and Beyond

Exploring Society: India and Beyond is the NCERT Class 8 Social Science book for 2026-27, in two parts.

The book is organised by themes (India and the World; Tapestry of the Past; Our Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Traditions; Governance and Democracy; Economic Life Around Us) instead of separate History, Geography and Civics books. NCERT advises reading Part 1 Ch 2 ("Reshaping India's Political Map") alongside Part 2 Ch 8 ("Cultural Currents").

Note: NCERT has issued a revised edition of Part 2 (June 2026) in which Chapter 4, "The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society", was rewritten after a review directed by the Supreme Court. Make sure you download the latest Part 2 from the link above.

NCERT Books Class 8 English – Poorvi (5 Units, 15 Chapters)

Poorvi is the new NCERT Class 8 English book. It replaces both Honeydew and It So Happened.

Poorvi combines stories, poems and biographies with reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking and writing activities in every chapter.

NCERT Books Class 8 Hindi – Malhar (मल्हार, 10 Chapters)

Malhar is the new NCERT Class 8 Hindi book. It replaces Vasant, Durva and Bharat Ki Khoj.

Malhar also has three "पढ़ने के लिए" (for reading) pieces: मित्रलाभ (Panchatantra), कदम मिलाकर चलना होगा (Atal Bihari Vajpayee) and भारति, जय, विजय करे! (Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala').

How to Use NCERT Books Class 8 Effectively

• Read actively. After each section, summarise what you understood in one or two lines in your notebook.
• Do every activity. The new books are activity-based; the in-text activities and puzzles are part of learning, not extras.
• Take chapter notes. Write key terms, formulas, dates and ideas in a notebook for each subject for quick revision.
• Solve every exercise question before checking any solution, then compare your method with the answer.
• Revise regularly, chapter by chapter, instead of waiting for the end of the year.

Benefits of NCERT Books Class 8

Students who build strong habits with NCERT books Class 8, such as reading carefully, doing activities and revising regularly, find Classes 9 and 10 much easier. eSaral offers free study material, chapter-wise notes and video lectures to support them through school and into JEE and NEET preparation.