Academic Session 2026-27

Assam Board Class 8 Syllabus 2026-27

Complete SEBA Class 8 Subject-wise Curriculum

5 Core Subjects • Assamese & English Medium • Updated for 2026-27
Detailed syllabus for Assamese, English, Mathematics, General Science, and Social Science.

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5 Subjects 2 Language Options 100 Marks Each Updated Syllabus

Assamese (অসমীয়া) Syllabus 2026-27

Unit	Topics	Marks
গদ্য (Prose)	সংকলনৰ পৰা নিৰ্বাচিত গদ্য অংশ লেখকৰ পৰিচয় আৰু সাহিত্যিক অৱদান গদ্যাংশৰ ব্যাখ্যা আৰু বিশ্লেষণ	20
পদ্য (Poetry)	নিৰ্বাচিত কবিতা সংকলন কবিৰ পৰিচয় আৰু সাহিত্যিক অৱদান কবিতাৰ অৰ্থ ব্যাখ্যা আৰু বিশ্লেষণ	20
ব্যাকৰণ (Grammar)	সন্ধি - স্বৰসন্ধি, ব্যঞ্জনসন্ধি, বিসৰ্গসন্ধি সমাস - তৎপুৰুষ, বহুব্ৰীহি, দ্বন্দ্ব কাৰক - সম্প্ৰদান, অপাদান, অধিকৰণ অলংকাৰ - অনুপ্ৰাস, উপমা, ৰূপক শব্দ-বিন্যাস আৰু বাক্য গঠন	25
ৰচনা (Composition)	প্ৰবন্ধ ৰচনা চিঠি লিখা - ব্যক্তিগত আৰু আনুষ্ঠানিক সাৰাংশ লিখা	15
অভ্যন্তৰীণ মূল্যায়ন	Periodic tests, notebook submission, subject enrichment activities	20

Note: Students can choose between Assamese and English medium. The syllabus content is adapted accordingly for each medium.

English Syllabus 2026-27

Unit	Topics	Marks
Reading Comprehension	Unseen passages with questions Comprehension and inference Vocabulary and word meanings	15
Prose	Selected prose pieces from prescribed textbook Author introduction and literary contribution Analysis and interpretation of prose	20
Poetry	Selected poems from prescribed textbook Poet introduction and literary contribution Meaning and analysis of poems	15
Grammar	Tenses - Present, Past, Future Parts of Speech - Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective Prepositions and Conjunctions Active and Passive Voice Direct and Indirect Speech	20
Writing Skills	Essay Writing Letter Writing - Formal and Informal Story Writing	10
Internal Assessment	Periodic tests, notebook submission, subject enrichment activities	20

Mathematics Syllabus 2026-27

Unit	Topics	Marks
Number System	Rational Numbers Exponents and Powers Squares and Square Roots Cubes and Cube Roots	15
Algebra	Linear Equations in One Variable Algebraic Expressions Factorisation Introduction to Graphs	20
Geometry	Understanding Quadrilaterals Practical Geometry Visualising Solid Shapes Mensuration - Area, Surface Area, Volume	20
Data Handling	Data Handling and Representation Probability and Statistics Graphical Representation	15
Mensuration	Area of Polygons Surface Area and Volume of Cubes, Cuboids, Cylinders Perimeter and Area of Circles	10
Internal Assessment	Periodic tests, notebook submission, subject enrichment activities	20

General Science Syllabus 2026-27

Unit	Topics	Marks
Biology	Cell Structure and Functions Microorganisms: Friend and Foe Crop Production and Management Conservation of Plants and Animals	25
Chemistry	Coal and Petroleum Combustion and Flame Chemical Effects of Electric Current Materials: Metals and Non-Metals	20
Physics	Force and Pressure Sound Light Friction	20
Environmental Science	Air and Water Pollution Environmental Conservation Climate Change and Global Warming	15
Internal Assessment	Practical work, periodic tests, notebook submission	20

Practical Work: Hands-on experiments for each unit to develop scientific inquiry and observation skills.

Social Science Syllabus 2026-27

Unit	Topics	Marks
History	How, When and Where - Understanding History From Trade to Territory - British Expansion Ruling the Countryside - Colonial Policies Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age When People Rebel - 1857 and After	25
Geography	Resources - Types and Conservation Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation Mineral and Power Resources Agriculture and Industries Human Resources and Population	20
Political Science	The Indian Constitution Understanding Secularism Why Do We Need a Parliament? Understanding Laws Judiciary and Social Justice	20
Civics	Local Government - Panchayati Raj Local Government - Municipalities Public Facilities and Services Law and Social Justice	15
Internal Assessment	Periodic tests, notebook submission, project work	20

Syllabus Download & Resources

Official Syllabus PDF

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Recommended Textbooks

• SEBA Prescribed Textbooks for Class 8
• Subject-wise reference books
• Practice workbooks and sample papers