Download the Class 8 Science 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, 39 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.
Class 8 Science Half Yearly Question Paper PDF Download
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Class 8 Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 Science | View PDF |
| 2025 | Class 8 Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 Science | View PDF |
| 2024 | Class 8 Question Paper 2024-25 Science (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
| 2023 | Class 8 Question Paper 2023-24 Science (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
Class 8 Science 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 | Science |
| Papers on this page | 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 |
| Marks and time | 80 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
Class 8 Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Read Online
Class 8 Science 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 and assertion-reason questions | 20 × 1 = 20 |
| Section B | Very short answers | 6 × 2 = 12 |
| Section C | Short answers | 7 × 3 = 21 |
| Section D | Long answers | 3 × 5 = 15 |
| Section E | 3 case/source-based units; attempt 4 of 5 one-mark parts in each | 3 × 4 = 12 |
Chapters Asked in the 2026-27 Paper
- Force and pressure
- Friction
- Chemical effects of electric current (electroplating)
- Coal, petroleum and fuels (combustion, calorific value)
- Microorganisms
- Cell structure
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2026-27 Paper
- There is no overall choice, but internal choice is given in some Section B, C and D questions.
- In each Section E case study only 4 of the 5 one-mark parts are to be attempted.
- Questions include diagram-based and experiment-based reasoning, so practise explaining with a reason.
- 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 Science Half Yearly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 8 Science 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 Science 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 Science Half Yearly Question Paper in?
The 2026-27 paper is in English.
How many marks is the Class 8 Science Half Yearly Question Paper?
The 2026-27 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 39 questions – Section A: 20 × 1 = 20; Section B: 6 × 2 = 12; Section C: 7 × 3 = 21; Section D: 3 × 5 = 15; Section E: 3 × 4 = 12.
Which chapters come in the Class 8 Science Half Yearly exam?
In the 2026-27 paper: Force and pressure; Friction; Chemical effects of electric current; Coal, petroleum and fuels; Microorganisms.
Is the Class 8 Science 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 Science Half Yearly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.