Download the Class 8 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 PDF free, along with the 2025, 2024 and 2023 papers. The 2026-27 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 38 questions, without answers. Each school sets its own paper, so the questions differ, but the pattern and chapters are similar – these papers are good practice.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Class 8 Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 Maths | View PDF |
| 2025 | Class 8 Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 Maths | View PDF |
| 2024 | Class 8 Question Paper 2024-25 Maths (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
| 2023 | Class 8 Question Paper 2023-24 Maths (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
Class 8 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Quick Facts
| Board | CBSE, KVS and state boards that follow NCERT |
| Class | Class 8 |
| Exam | Half yearly (SA 1 / Term 1 / ardhvaarshik) exam – September–October (some states in December) |
| Subject | Maths |
| Papers on this page | 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 |
| Marks and time | 80 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
Class 8 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Read Online
Class 8 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Paper Pattern
How the 2026-27 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 20 MCQs, including 2 assertion-reason questions | 20 × 1 = 20 |
| Section B | Very short answers | 5 × 2 = 10 |
| Section C | Short answers | 6 × 3 = 18 |
| Section D | Long answers | 4 × 5 = 20 |
| Section E | 3 case-based questions with sub-parts of 1, 1 and 2 marks | 3 × 4 = 12 |
Chapters Asked in the 2026-27 Paper
- Squares, square roots and perfect squares
- Cubes and cube roots
- Direct and inverse proportion
- Profit, loss and discount
- Algebraic identities and factorisation
- Parallel lines, mensuration (cube, cylinder, trapezium)
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2026-27 Paper
- All questions are compulsory, with internal choice in 2 five-mark, 2 three-mark and 2 two-mark questions.
- Draw neat figures and take pi = 22/7 where required, as per the instructions.
- Section E is case-based (tsunami speed, truss bridge, swimming pool), so practise word problems.
- Solve the 2026-27 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
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Class 8 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 8 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper 2026 available?
Yes. The 2026-27 paper is the first one in the table above, with the 2025, 2024 and 2023 papers.
Does the Class 8 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.
Which medium is the Class 8 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper in?
The 2026-27 paper is in English.
How many marks is the Class 8 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper?
The 2026-27 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 38 questions – Section A: 20 × 1 = 20; Section B: 5 × 2 = 10; Section C: 6 × 3 = 18; Section D: 4 × 5 = 20; Section E: 3 × 4 = 12.
Which chapters come in the Class 8 Maths Half Yearly exam?
In the 2026-27 paper: Squares, square roots and perfect squares; Cubes and cube roots; Direct and inverse proportion; Profit, loss and discount; Algebraic identities and factorisation.
Is the Class 8 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper the same for every school?
Each school sets its own paper, so the questions differ, but the pattern and chapters are similar – these papers are good practice.
Where can I download the Class 8 Maths Half Yearly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.