CBSE Class 8 Mathematics Syllabus for Academic Year 2025-2026

The inclusive guide to the Class 8 Mathematics syllabus, where we will provide an in-depth exploration of the key concepts. Mathematics is one of the most crucial and interesting subject. Students often find mathematics complex yet the introduction to concepts by CBSE has a flow that is easily understandable.

Students can check and download here the new CBSE Syllabus of Class 8 Mathematics for the academic session 2025-26. Go through the complete syllabus to know the latest course content and details of sections under which various questions will be asked in the CBSE Class 8 Mathematics Annual Examination 2025-26.

Below is the chapter-wise division of Class 8 CBSE Mathematics:

CHAPTER 01	Rational Numbers
CHAPTER 02	Linear Equations in one variable
CHAPTER 03	Understanding Quadrilaterals
CHAPTER 04	Data Handling
CHAPTER 05	Squares and Square roots
CHAPTER 06	Cube and Cube roots
CHAPTER 07	Comparing Quantities
CHAPTER 08	Algebraic expressions and  Identities
CHAPTER 09	Mensuration
CHAPTER 10	Exponents and Powers
CHAPTER 11	Direct and Inverse Proportions
CHAPTER 12	Factorization
CHAPTER 13	Introduction to Graphs

 

Mathematics syllabus designed by CBSE has been able to put several crucial concepts and analytic and practical understanding. It includes all the basic concepts and calculations that student will have a grasp on with the questions and examples provided in NCERT book Class 8 Math.

 

 

CHAPTER 01	Introduction to Naturals numbers, Whole numbers, Prime and Composite numbers and Integers.
CHAPTER 02	Introduction to variables and one variable equations and their solutions.
CHAPTER 03	Understanding different shapes based on their number of sides and different quadrilaterals.
CHAPTER 04	Introduction to Pie chart, Bar graph, Pictograph, Histogram.
CHAPTER 05	Introduction to the squares of numbers and square roots and how to find squares and square roots.
CHAPTER 06	Introduction to the cubes of numbers and cube roots and how to find cubes and cube roots.
CHAPTER 07	Introduction Simple Interest and Compound Interest with recalling  Ratios and percentages.
CHAPTER 08	In-depth understanding of algebraic expressions and variable equations.
CHAPTER 09	Introduction to Mensuration – Perimeter and Area of figures like cube, cuboids, square etc.
CHAPTER 10	Introduction to exponents and their features, and the powers beyond squares and cubes.
CHAPTER 11	Direct and Inverse proportion between two quantities.
CHAPTER 12	Introduction to factorization of algebraic expressions and equations.
CHAPTER 13	In-depth understanding of Line Graph.

 

This CBSE syllabus of Mathematics combines the ability of knowledge and understanding of basics to evolved stage of Mathematics for the students of Class 8. Introducing the concepts of Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Perimeter and area of figures and spaces. Square, Cube and their roots, will help students to improvise their measurements and have a better hold on calculations. Introducing Graphs, data handling and different concepts of numbers and integers will expand student’s knowledge of mathematics.

Mathematics with all in CBSE Class 8 will help students to expand their knowledge of calculations and measurements. It is a fun and interesting subject with the guide towards actual of knowledge and understanding.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• How can I understand all topics of Mathematics syllabus?

Answer. The flow of chapters given in NCERT book starts with basic concepts and understanding. Moving further it introduces applications of those concepts. Following NCERT book pattern will help you understanding every concept and further moving to other topics.

• How many chapters are there in Mathematics CBSE Class 8?

Answer. There are total 13 chapters in CBSE Class 8 Mathematics.

• Is NCERT enough for Class 8 Mathematics?

Answer. Yes, NCERT book is sufficient for understanding the concepts of Class 8, Mathematics. It includes all the important concepts and explains them with various examples and practise questions for better grasping.

• What is the newest chapter for students in class 8 Mathematics?

Answer. There are several new topics that have been introduced in Class 8 CBSE maths syllabus – Simple interest and compound interest, Mensuration, concept of roots.

• Which chapter will require the most time in class 8 CBSE mathematics syllabus?

Answer. It is purely dependent on the understanding of students and which chapter does land on their understanding the most and the least. It all can be well managed with practice and consistency.