Academic Session 2026-27

Assam Board Class 8 Exam Pattern 2026-27

Complete SEBA Class 8 Marking Scheme & Assessment Structure

80 Marks Theory • 20 Marks Internal • 2.5 Hours Duration
Understand the exam pattern, marking scheme, and assessment structure for Assam Board Class 8.

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100 Marks per Subject 80 Theory + 20 Internal 2.5 Hours Duration 33% Passing Criteria

Assam Board Class 8 Exam Overview 2026-27

Exam Duration

2.5 Hours

per subject

Total Marks

100

per subject

Passing Marks

33%

in each subject

Assessment Structure

Theory Examination (80 Marks)

• Written examination covering the entire syllabus
• Question types: Objective, Short Answer, Long Answer
• Conducted at the end of the academic year
• Duration: 2.5 hours per subject

Internal Assessment (20 Marks)

• Periodic Tests (10 marks): Three periodic tests conducted throughout the year
• Notebook Submission (5 marks): Regular notebook maintenance
• Subject Enrichment (5 marks): Project work, activities, and practicals

Subject-Wise Marking Scheme 2026-27

Subject	Theory	Internal	Total	Duration
Assamese	80	20	100	2.5 hours
English	80	20	100	2.5 hours
Mathematics	80	20	100	2.5 hours
General Science	80	20	100	2.5 hours
Social Science	80	20	100	2.5 hours

Note: All subjects carry equal weightage of 100 marks. Students must secure a minimum of 33% marks in each subject to pass.

Question Paper Pattern 2026-27

Question Types

• Objective Type (20 marks): Multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, true/false
• Short Answer (30 marks): 2-3 mark questions requiring brief answers
• Long Answer (30 marks): 5-6 mark questions requiring detailed answers
• Total: 80 marks

Paper Structure

• Section A: Objective Questions (20 marks)
• Section B: Short Answer Questions (30 marks)
• Section C: Long Answer Questions (30 marks)
• Internal choice provided in long answer questions

Passing Criteria

Minimum Marks

33%

per subject

Internal Assessment

Mandatory

20 marks per subject

Overall Promotion

All Subjects

Must pass all subjects

Important: Students must secure a minimum of 33% marks in both theory and internal assessment components combined. Failure in any subject requires re-examination.