Academic Session 2026-27

Karnataka State Board Class 8 Chapter Weightage 2026-27

Complete Mark Distribution for KSBSE Class 8 All Subjects

5 Subjects • Chapter-wise Marks • 80 Theory + 20 Internal • Plan Your Preparation

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Chapter-wise Weightage 2026-27

Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) - Chapter Weightage

Unit	Topics Covered	Marks	Weightage
ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ (Literature)	ಗದ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಪದ್ಯ ಸಂಕಲನ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಣೆ ಲೇಖಕರ ಪರಿಚಯ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪ್ರಕಾರಗಳು	25	31.25%
ವ್ಯಾಕರಣ (Grammar)	ಸಂಧಿ - ಸ್ವರಸಂಧಿ, ವ್ಯಂಜನಸಂಧಿ ಸಮಾಸ - ತತ್ಪುರುಷ, ಬಹುವ್ರೀಹಿ ಕಾರಕಗಳು - ಪ್ರಥಮಾ, ದ್ವಿತೀಯಾ ಅಲಂಕಾರಗಳು - ಉಪಮಾ, ರೂಪಕ ಶಬ್ದರಚನೆ ಮತ್ತು ವಾಕ್ಯರಚನೆ	30	37.5%
ರಚನಾತ್ಮಕ ಬರಹ (Composition)	ಪ್ರಬಂಧ ಲೇಖನ - ವರ್ಣನಾತ್ಮಕ ಪತ್ರ ಲೇಖನ - ಔಪಚಾರಿಕ ಸಾರಾಂಶ ಲೇಖನ ಕಥೆ ಲೇಖನ	20	25%
ಅಭ್ಯಾಸ ಪುಸ್ತಕ (Workbook)	ಅಭ್ಯಾಸ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳು ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಯೋಜನೆಗಳು ಮನೆಕೆಲಸ ಮತ್ತು ಮೌಲ್ಯಮಾಪನ	5	6.25%
Total		80	100%

Internal Assessment: 20 marks (Periodic Tests - 10, Notebook - 5, Subject Enrichment - 5)

English - Chapter Weightage

Unit	Topics Covered	Marks	Weightage
Reading Comprehension	Unseen passages with comprehension questions Inference and analytical questions Summary writing from passages	15	18.75%
Prose	Selected prose pieces from prescribed textbook Character analysis and plot study Thematic and stylistic analysis	20	25%
Poetry	Selected poems from prescribed textbook Poetic devices and analysis Rhyme scheme and meter study	15	18.75%
Grammar	Tenses - Present, Past, Future Active and Passive Voice Direct and Indirect Speech Error Correction	20	25%
Writing Skills	Essay Writing - Descriptive, Narrative Letter Writing - Formal, Informal Story Writing with given clues	10	12.5%
Total		80	100%

Internal Assessment: 20 marks (Periodic Tests - 10, Notebook - 5, Subject Enrichment - 5)

Mathematics - Chapter Weightage

Unit	Topics Covered	Marks	Weightage
Number Systems	Rational Numbers - Properties and Operations Exponents and Powers - Laws Squares and Square Roots	12	15%
Algebra	Linear Equations in One Variable Algebraic Expressions and Identities Factorization of Algebraic Expressions Polynomials and Operations	18	22.5%
Geometry	Understanding Quadrilaterals - Properties Practical Geometry - Constructions Triangles and their Properties Circle and its Parts	18	22.5%
Mensuration	Area of Plane Figures Surface Area and Volume of Cubes, Cuboids Heron's Formula	15	18.75%
Data Handling	Data Handling and Representation Probability - Basic Concepts Mean, Median, Mode	10	12.5%
Total		80	100%

Internal Assessment: 20 marks (Periodic Tests - 10, Notebook - 5, Subject Enrichment - 5)

Science - Chapter Weightage

Unit	Topics Covered	Marks	Weightage
Biology	Cell Structure and Functions Microorganisms: Friend and Foe Crop Production and Management Reproduction in Animals	22	27.5%
Chemistry	Materials: Metals and Non-Metals Chemical Reactions and Equations Acids, Bases and Salts Physical and Chemical Changes	20	25%
Physics	Force and Pressure - Types and Effects Sound - Production and Propagation Light - Reflection and Refraction Electricity - Basic Circuits	20	25%
Environmental Science	Air and Water Pollution Environmental Conservation Natural Resources and their Conservation	18	22.5%
Total		80	100%

Internal Assessment: 20 marks (Periodic Tests - 10, Notebook - 5, Subject Enrichment - 5)

Social Science - Chapter Weightage

Unit	Topics Covered	Marks	Weightage
History	History of Karnataka - Kadambas, Chalukyas Vijayanagara Empire - Glory and Decline Indian National Movement - Karnataka's Role Revolt of 1857 - Causes, Events	22	27.5%
Geography	Physical Geography - Landforms, Climate, Rivers Geography of Karnataka - Districts, Rivers, Climate Map Work - Karnataka, India	20	25%
Political Science	Indian Constitution - Preamble, Fundamental Rights State Government of Karnataka Local Government - Panchayati Raj	18	22.5%
Economics	Economic Activities and Development Agriculture and Food Security Economy of Karnataka	20	25%
Total		80	100%

Internal Assessment: 20 marks (Periodic Tests - 10, Notebook - 5, Subject Enrichment - 5)

Smart Preparation Tips Based on Weightage

Focus on High-Weightage Topics

Prioritize units with higher marks like Grammar in Kannada (30), Algebra (18), and Biology (22).

Balance Subjects Effectively

Allocate study time proportionally to the weightage of each subject.

Internal Assessment Matters

Don't ignore the 20 internal marks. Submit notebooks on time and participate in enrichment activities.

Practice Previous Papers

Solve previous year papers to understand the pattern and mark distribution better.