Updated 6 August 2026·9 chapters

ICSE Class 8 Biology — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 8 Biology syllabus for 2026-27: all 9 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 8 Biology course for 2026-27 has 9 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 8 Biology — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Transport In Plants	Transport System in Plants · Xylem: Structure and Function · Phloem: Structure and Function
2	Reproduction In Plants	Modes of Reproduction · Asexual Reproduction in Plants · Natural Vegetative Propagation
3	Reproduction In Humans	Asexual Reproduction in Animals · Sexual Reproduction in Humans · Female Reproductive System
4	Ecosystems	Ecosystem and Its Components · Trophic Levels, Producers, and Consumers · Food Chains
5	Endocrine System and Adolescence	Endocrine System and Hormones · Thyroid Gland · Adrenal Glands
6	The Circulatory System	Human Circulatory System · Heart: Structure and Working · Blood Vessels
7	Nervous System	Coordination and Nervous System · Neuron: Structural and Functional Unit · Types of Nerves
8	Diseases and First Aid	Health and Disease · Types of Diseases · Spread of Communicable Diseases
9	Food Production	Microorganisms and Their Uses · Bacteria in Food Industry · Fungi, Yeast, Mushrooms, and Bread Making

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 ICSE Class 8 Biology Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 9 chapters of ICSE Class 8 Biology for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 8 Biology 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 ICSE Class 8 Biology syllabus changed for 2026-27?

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

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