DOE Delhi Term wise syllabus class 8 CBSE 2024-25

The following table contains semester wise syllabus for class 8 as per cbse curriculum. The syllabus is provided in bilingual mode, so that students of both english and hindi medium can benefit from the syllabus. Students of class 8 can click on the view button to see the syllabus for subjects like science, mathematics, social science etc.

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Here is the detailed CBSE Mathematics syllabus for Class 8:

Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Topics Covered
1	Rational Numbers	Properties of Rational Numbers, Operations on Rational Numbers, Representation of Rational Numbers on the Number Line, Rational Numbers between Two Rational Numbers
2	Linear Equations in One Variable	Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides, Applications of Linear Equations
3	Understanding Quadrilaterals	Types of Quadrilaterals, Properties of Parallelogram, Properties of Special Quadrilaterals
4	Practical Geometry	Constructing Quadrilaterals Given Four Sides and One Diagonal, Given Three Sides and Two Diagonals, Given Three Angles and Two Adjacent Sides, etc.
5	Data Handling	Organizing Data, Grouping Data, Circle Graph or Pie Chart, Chance and Probability
6	Squares and Square Roots	Properties of Square Numbers, Finding the Square of a Number, Finding Square Roots through Repeated Subtraction, Prime Factorization, Division Method
7	Cubes and Cube Roots	Properties of Cube Numbers, Finding the Cube of a Number, Cube Roots through Prime Factorization and Estimation
8	Comparing Quantities	Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount, Compound Interest
9	Algebraic Expressions and Identities	Multiplication of Algebraic Expressions, Standard Identities, Factorization of Polynomials
10	Visualising Solid Shapes	Views of 3D-Shapes, Mapping Space Around Us, Faces, Edges and Vertices
11	Mensuration	Area of Trapezium and a General Quadrilateral, Area of Polygons, Surface Area of Cube, Cuboid and Cylinder, Volume of Cube, Cuboid and Cylinder
12	Exponents and Powers	Powers with Negative Exponents, Laws of Exponents, Use of Exponents to Express Small Numbers in Standard Form
13	Direct and Inverse Proportions	Direct Proportion, Inverse Proportion
14	Factorisation	Factors of Natural Numbers, Factorization of Algebraic Expressions, Division of Algebraic Expressions
15	Introduction to Graphs	Reading and Drawing a Line Graph, Reading and Drawing a Linear Graph, Some Applications
16	Playing with Numbers	Numbers in General Form, Game with Numbers, Letters for Digits, Tests of Divisibility

Here is the detailed CBSE Science syllabus for Class 8:

Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Topics Covered
1	Crop Production and Management	Agricultural practices, Basic practices of crop production, Preparation of soil, Sowing, Adding manure and fertilizers, Irrigation, Protection from weeds, Harvesting, Storage
2	Microorganisms: Friend and Foe	Microorganisms, Types of microorganisms, Useful microorganisms, Harmful microorganisms, Food preservation, Nitrogen cycle
3	Synthetic Fibres and Plastics	Types of synthetic fibres, Characteristics of synthetic fibres, Plastics, Characteristics of plastics, Plastics and the environment
4	Materials: Metals and Non-Metals	Physical properties of metals and non-metals, Chemical properties of metals and non-metals, Uses of metals and non-metals
5	Coal and Petroleum	Natural resources, Exhaustible and inexhaustible resources, Coal, Petroleum, Natural gas, Conservation of natural resources
6	Combustion and Flame	Combustion, Types of combustion, Flame, Structure of a flame, Fuels, Efficiency of fuel
7	Conservation of Plants and Animals	Deforestation and its causes, Consequences of deforestation, Conservation of forests and wildlife, Biosphere reserve, Flora and fauna, Endemic species, Wildlife sanctuary
8	Cell: Structure and Functions	Discovery of the cell, The cell, Organisms show variety in cell number, shape and size, Cell structure and function, Parts of the cell
9	Reproduction in Animals	Modes of reproduction, Sexual reproduction, Asexual reproduction
10	Reaching the Age of Adolescence	Adolescence and puberty, Changes at puberty, Secondary sexual characters, Role of hormones in initiating reproductive function, Reproductive health
11	Force and Pressure	Force, Effects of force, Types of force, Pressure, Pressure exerted by liquids and gases, Atmospheric pressure
12	Friction	Force of friction, Factors affecting friction, Friction: a necessary evil, Increasing and reducing friction, Wheels reduce friction, Fluid friction
13	Sound	Sound is produced by vibrating bodies, Sound produced by humans, Sound needs a medium for propagation, Speed of sound, Audible and inaudible sounds, Noise and music, Noise pollution
14	Chemical Effects of Electric Current	Do liquids conduct electricity?, Chemical effects of electric current, Electroplating
15	Some Natural Phenomena	Lightning, Earthquakes, Protection from earthquakes
16	Light	What makes things visible, Laws of reflection, Regular and diffused reflection, Multiple images, Refraction of light, Dispersion of light, Human eye structure and function
17	Stars and The Solar System	The Moon, The stars, Constellations, The solar system, Some other members of the solar system
18	Pollution of Air and Water	Air pollution, Effects of air pollution, Water pollution, Effects of water pollution, What can be done?

Here is the detailed CBSE Social Science syllabus for Class 8, divided into History, Geography, and Civics:

History

Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Topics Covered
1	How, When and Where	Importance of dates, Periodization, History and its sources
2	From Trade to Territory	East India Company, Expansion of Company rule, Policies and impacts
3	Ruling the Countryside	Revenue policies, Impact on farmers, Indigo cultivation
4	Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age	Tribal societies, Colonial rule and tribal life, Birsa Munda’s revolt
5	When People Rebel 1857 and After	Causes of the Revolt of 1857, Leaders and centres of the revolt, Consequences
6	Colonialism and the City	Development of cities, Colonial architecture and urban planning, Case study of Bombay
7	Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners	Decline of Indian industries, Growth of industries under British rule, Weavers and iron smelters
8	Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation	British education policies, Indian response, Debates over reform and tradition
9	Women, Caste and Reform	Social reform movements, Key reformers and their contributions, Role of women in social reform
10	The Changing World of Visual Arts	New forms of art, Role of art in colonial India, Traditional vs. modern art forms
11	The Making of the National Movement: 1870s–1947	Early nationalists, Partition of Bengal, Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience Movements, Quit India Movement
12	India After Independence	Challenges faced by independent India, Constitution and democratic politics, Reorganization of states

Geography

Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Topics Covered
1	Resources	Types of resources, Sustainable development, Resource conservation
2	Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources	Land use, Soil formation and conservation, Water resources and conservation, Natural vegetation and wildlife
3	Mineral and Power Resources	Types of minerals, Distribution and uses, Power resources (conventional and non-conventional)
4	Agriculture	Types of farming, Major crops, Agricultural development
5	Industries	Classification of industries, Factors affecting location, Industrial system, Distribution of major industries
6	Human Resources	Distribution and density of population, Factors affecting population change, Population composition

Civics

Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Topics Covered
1	The Indian Constitution	Key features, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy
2	Understanding Secularism	Importance of secularism, Secularism in the Indian context, Challenges to secularism
3	Why Do We Need a Parliament?	Role and functions of the Parliament, Law-making process, People’s participation
4	Understanding Laws	Importance of laws, How laws are made, Role of the judiciary
5	Judiciary	Structure of the judiciary, Independence of the judiciary, Role and functions of the judiciary
6	Understanding Our Criminal Justice System	Process of criminal justice, Role of police, public prosecutor, defense lawyer, and judge
7	Understanding Marginalisation	Marginalized communities in India, Issues faced by marginalized groups, Government policies
8	Confronting Marginalisation	Strategies to address marginalization, Role of civil society and government
9	Public Facilities	Importance of public facilities, Role of government in providing public facilities, Water and sanitation
10	Law and Social Justice	Role of laws in social justice, Issues of social justice, Government initiatives for social justice

Here is the detailed CBSE English syllabus for Class 8, divided into the main textbook “Honeydew” and the supplementary reader “It So Happened”:

Honeydew (Textbook)

Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Topics Covered
1	The Best Christmas Present in the World	Story of a World War I soldier, Letters from the past, Themes of war and peace
2	The Tsunami	Accounts of the 2004 Tsunami, Real-life survival stories, Natural disasters
3	Glimpses of the Past	Comic strip about India’s freedom struggle, Important events and figures, British colonial rule
4	Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory	Fictional story about memory and identity, Themes of deception and self-discovery
5	The Summit Within	Autobiographical account of Major H.P.S. Ahluwalia, Climbing Mount Everest, Overcoming challenges
6	This is Jody’s Fawn	Story about a boy saving a fawn, Themes of compassion and responsibility
7	A Visit to Cambridge	Account of a meeting with Stephen Hawking, Themes of disability and determination
8	A Short Monsoon Diary	Excerpts from Ruskin Bond’s diary, Descriptions of the monsoon season, Personal reflections
9	The Great Stone Face – I	Story about a prophecy and a boy named Ernest, Themes of aspiration and humility (Part I)
10	The Great Stone Face – II	Continuation of the story, Ernest’s realization, Themes of true greatness and fulfillment (Part II)

Poems in Honeydew

Poem Number	Poem Name	Topics Covered
1	The Ant and the Cricket	Fable in verse, Themes of hard work and preparedness
2	Geography Lesson	Poem about a flight over a city, Reflections on human settlements and nature
3	Macavity: The Mystery Cat	Poem by T.S. Eliot, Description of a master criminal cat, Themes of mystery and humor
4	The Last Bargain	Poem by Rabindranath Tagore, Themes of true happiness and contentment
5	The School Boy	Poem by William Blake, Child’s perspective on education, Themes of freedom and nature
6	The Duck and the Kangaroo	Poem by Edward Lear, Nonsense verse, Themes of friendship and adventure
7	When I Set Out for Lyonnesse	Poem by Thomas Hardy, Reflections on a journey, Themes of transformation and wonder
8	On the Grasshopper and Cricket	Poem by John Keats, Celebration of nature’s music, Themes of continuity and renewal

It So Happened (Supplementary Reader)

Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Topics Covered
1	How the Camel got his Hump	Story by Rudyard Kipling, Origin of the camel’s hump, Themes of laziness and punishment
2	Children at Work	Story about child labor, Experiences of Velu, Themes of poverty and resilience
3	The Selfish Giant	Story by Oscar Wilde, Transformation of a giant, Themes of selfishness and redemption
4	The Treasure within	Story about a dyslexic child, Themes of self-discovery and potential
5	Princess September	Story by W. Somerset Maugham, Princess and her pet bird, Themes of freedom and loyalty
6	The Fight	Story about a physical fight and its resolution, Themes of friendship and understanding
7	The Open Window	Story by Saki (H.H. Munro), Tale with a twist ending, Themes of deception and imagination
8	Jalebis	Story about a boy spending his school fees on jalebis, Themes of temptation and consequences
9	The Comet – I	Story about the appearance of a comet, Scientific and cultural reactions
10	The Comet – II	Continuation of the story, Scientific solutions, Themes of rationality and superstition

Here is the detailed CBSE Hindi syllabus for Class 8, divided into the main textbook “वसंत” and the supplementary reader “भारत की खोज”:

वसंत (Textbook)

अध्याय संख्या	अध्याय का नाम	विषय-वस्तु
1	ध्वनि	कविता: शब्दों का जादू, ध्वनि की महिमा
2	लाख की चूड़ियाँ	कहानी: एक गाँव की महिला की संघर्षमयी कहानी
3	बस की यात्रा	कहानी: बस की यात्रा के दौरान के अनुभव
4	दीवानों की हस्ती	कविता: स्वतंत्रता संग्राम में दीवानों का जीवन
5	चिट्ठियों की अनूठी दुनिया	निबंध: पत्रों का महत्व और उनकी अनूठी दुनिया
6	भगवान के डाकिए	कविता: मानव और प्रकृति के बीच का संबंध
7	क्या निराश हुआ जाए	कहानी: प्रेरणा और सकारात्मक सोच की कहानी
8	यह सबसे कठिन समय नहीं	निबंध: समय और परिस्थितियों के बारे में प्रेरक विचार
9	कबीर की साखियाँ	कविता: कबीर के दोहे और उनकी शिक्षाएँ
10	कामचोर	कहानी: एक आलसी बालक की कहानी
11	जब सिनेमा ने बोलना सीखा	निबंध: सिनेमा के इतिहास और उसकी विकास यात्रा
12	सुदामा चरित	कविता: सुदामा और कृष्ण की मित्रता की कहानी
13	जहाँ पहिया है	कहानी: महिलाओं की सशक्तिकरण की कहानी

भारत की खोज (Supplementary Reader)

अध्याय संख्या	अध्याय का नाम	विषय-वस्तु
1	अहल्याबाई	अहल्याबाई होल्कर के जीवन और उनके कार्यों की कहानी
2	भारत की खोज	पं. जवाहरलाल नेहरू द्वारा भारत की खोज और उनके विचार
3	नई तालीम	महात्मा गांधी के शैक्षिक दृष्टिकोण और उनकी नई तालीम
4	अतीत में दबे पाँव	भारत के प्राचीन इतिहास और उसके महत्व
5	वैज्ञानिक चेतना के वाहक	वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण और उसके वाहकों की कहानी
6	संस्कृति	भारतीय संस्कृति और उसकी विशेषताओं का वर्णन
7	युवा धरती: युवा जागृति	युवा भारत और उसकी जागृति के विचार
8	स्वतंत्रता की ओर	भारत के स्वतंत्रता संग्राम की कहानी
9	दो पृष्ठभूमियाँ- भारतीय और अंग्रेजी	भारतीय और अंग्रेजी समाज की तुलना और उनके बीच का अंतर

Here is the detailed CBSE Sanskrit syllabus for Class 8, based on the textbook “Ruchira Part 3”:

रुचिरा (Textbook)

अध्याय संख्या	अध्याय का नाम	विषय-वस्तु
1	सुभाषितानि	चार महत्वपूर्ण सुभाषित (नीतिश्लोक), शिक्षाप्रद बातें
2	बिलस्य वाणी न कदापि मे श्रुता	कथा: पशु-पक्षियों की बातें
3	डायरी लेखनम्	डायरी लेखन के बारे में जानकारी, संवाद
4	सदाचार: एषः परमो धर्मः	सदाचार, नैतिक शिक्षा, जीवन में सदाचार का महत्व
5	कः रक्षति कः रक्षितः	कहानी: संकट में किसका कौन रक्षक
6	समीरा: सदनम्	सामूहिकता और समाज में योगदान की भावना
7	उत्तम विद्या	शिक्षा का महत्व, ज्ञान का प्रकाश
8	संसार सागरस्य तारिणी	माता-पिता की भक्ति, उनके प्रति कृतज्ञता
9	अशोकवनिका (संक्षिप्त)	रामायण की कथा: अशोक वाटिका का वर्णन
10	सौहार्दं प्रकृतेः श्रृंगारः	प्रकृति का सौंदर्य, प्राकृतिक दृश्य
11	लघुपथम्	आधुनिक विज्ञान और तकनीक पर आधारित कहानी
12	प्रहेलिका	संस्कृत पहेलियाँ और उनके उत्तर
13	गोधूलिवेलायाम्	गोधूलि वेला का वर्णन, शाम का समय
14	धर्मरक्षकः	धर्म और न्याय के रक्षक, समाज में उनके कार्य
15	नीतिनवनीता	नीतिकथाएँ, नैतिकता की सीख