Updated 6 August 2026·14 chapters

CBSE Class 8 Mathematics — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 8 Mathematics syllabus for 2026-27: all 14 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the CBSE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The CBSE Class 8 Mathematics course for 2026-27 has 14 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

CBSE Class 8 Mathematics — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	A Square and A Cube	Locker Puzzle and Square Numbers · Properties of Perfect Squares · Pattern of Squares from Odd Numbers
2	Fractions in Disguise	Interest, Simple Interest Pattern, Compounding, and Depreciation
3	Power Play	Exponential Notation and Repeated Multiplication · Combinations and Counting Possibilities · Division of Powers, Zero Exponent, and Negative Exponents
4	The Baudhayana-Pythagoras Theorem	Doubling a Square · Halving a Square · Hypotenuse of an Isosceles Right Triangle and sqrt(2)
5	A Story of Numbers	Early Ways of Counting and Representing Numbers · Number Systems Before the Hindu System · The Idea of Base and Place Value
6	Proportional Reasoning-2	Proportionality and Cross-Multiplication · Ratios with More than Two Terms · Dividing a Whole in a Ratio
7	Quadrilaterals	Basic idea of a quadrilateral · Rectangle and square · Angle sum of a quadrilateral
8	Exploring Some Geometric Themes	Visualising Solids
9	Number Play	Sums of Consecutive Numbers · Parity in Expressions with Plus and Minus · When Two Even Numbers Give a Multiple of 4
10	Tales by Dots and Lines	Mean and Median: Core Ideas · Finding the Unknown from the Mean · Mean and Median with Frequencies
11	We Distribute, Yet Things Multiply	Distributive Property: The Basic Idea · Increase and Decrease in Products · Expanding Binomial Products
12	Algebra Play	Think of a Number Tricks · Date-Guessing Trick · Number Pyramids
13	Proportional Reasoning-1	Ratios and Similar Images · Checking Whether Ratios Are Proportional · Cross Multiplication and Unknown Terms
14	Area	Area of rectangles and squares · Area of triangles · Area of any polygon

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find CBSE Class 8 Mathematics Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 14 chapters of CBSE Class 8 Mathematics for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 8 Mathematics exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the CBSE Class 8 Mathematics syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current CBSE Class 8 Mathematics course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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