CBSE Class 8 2027: syllabus, exam pattern and chapter-wise practice
CBSE Class 8 (Central Board of Secondary Education) covers 4 subjects and 49 chapters. The main exam is usually held in February to April; confirm dates on the board's official site. Every subject below links to its chapters, important question types and practice tests that follow the real paper.
Subjects and chapters
Mathematics (Ganita Prakash)
14 chapters · A Square and A Cube, Power Play…
Science (Curiosity)
13 chapters · Exploring the Investigative World of Science, The Invisible Living World: Beyond Our Naked Eye…
Social Science (Exploring Society: India and Beyond)
7 chapters · Natural Resources and Their Use, Reshaping India's Political Map…
English (Poorvi)
15 chapters · The Wit that Won Hearts, A Concrete Example…
Exam pattern and marking
Duration: 60 minutes Each subject is a separate paper. Marking: 1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking. Total marks per paper: 80.
School annual exam practice (not a board exam): one objective and short-answer paper per subject on NCERT's current book.
| Paper / section | Questions | Question types |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics (Ganita Prakash) | 30 | MCQ (single correct), Short answer |
| Science (Curiosity) | 30 | MCQ (single correct), Short answer |
| Social Science (Exploring Society: India and Beyond) | 30 | MCQ (single correct), Short answer |
| English (Poorvi) | 30 | MCQ (single correct), Short answer |
How to prepare for CBSE Class 8
- Finish the chapter list once from the NCERT or prescribed textbook, then practise chapter by chapter; the CBSE Class 8 2027 paper does not leave the syllabus.
- Attempt at least five previous-year or model papers under the real time limit before the exam. Timed practice is where most marks are lost or saved.
- Keep an error log. Re-attempt every wrong question after 1, 3 and 7 days; this is what the spaced revision in Myrix Learn does for you automatically.
- For subjective papers, write full answers by hand at least twice a week; examiners award step marks, diagrams and labelled figures.
CBSE Class 8 previous-year question papers
Official CBSE Class 8 papers are published by the board after each exam. Myrix Learn builds chapter-wise and full-length practice tests on this exam's pattern; previous-year papers are added as the board releases them.
Official source
Dates, admit cards and the official syllabus are published by the Central Board of Secondary Education. The exam is usually held in February to April. www.cbse.gov.in
Related exams
Other classes on CBSE
Frequently asked questions
When is the CBSE Class 8 2027 exam?
The CBSE Class 8 main exam is usually held in February to April. The exact 2027 timetable is released by the board a few months earlier on its official website; this page links to it above.
What is the CBSE Class 8 syllabus for 2027?
The syllabus covers 4 subjects. Each subject on this page lists every chapter in order, taken from the current prescribed textbooks. Open a subject to see its chapters, typical question types and practice tests.
Are there CBSE Class 8 previous-year papers with solutions?
The board publishes official papers after each exam. Myrix Learn offers chapter-wise and full-length mock tests on the CBSE Class 8 pattern and adds previous-year papers as the board releases them.
Can I prepare for CBSE Class 8 in Hindi?
Yes. Practice tests, the AI doubt solver and this page are available in Hindi and English; switch the language from the footer.
Is the practice free?
Daily practice tests and the weekend All-India Scholarship Test are free. The paid plan is ₹99 for the first month and ₹297 a month after that, and students who study 10 and 15 days in a month get 25% and 50% of that month's fee back as a study reward.