Download the Class 8 Malayalam I Onam Exam Question Paper 2025 PDF free, along with the 2024 and 2023 papers. The 2025 paper is for 40 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes (first 15 minutes is cool-off time), without answers. Samagra Shiksha Kerala sends common question papers to government and aided schools across the state.
Class 8 Malayalam I Onam Exam Question Paper PDF Download
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kerala Class 8 First Term Question Paper 2025 Malayalam I | View PDF |
| 2024 | Kerala Class 8 First Term Question Paper 2024 Malayalam AT | View PDF |
| 2023 | Kerala Class 8 First Term Question Paper 2023 Malayalam I | View PDF |
Class 8 Malayalam I Onam Exam Question Paper 2025 – Quick Facts
| Board | Kerala State Syllabus (General Education Department, Kerala) |
| Class | Class 8 |
| Exam | Onam exam (First Term Summative Assessment) – August–September, before the Onam holidays |
| Subject | Malayalam I |
| Papers on this page | 2025, 2024, 2023 |
| Marks and time | 40 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes (first 15 minutes is cool-off time) |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | Malayalam |
Class 8 Malayalam I Onam Exam Question Paper 2025 – Read Online
Class 8 Malayalam I Onam Exam Question Paper 2025 – Paper Pattern
How the 2025 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Q.1-4 | Multiple choice (synonyms, word splitting, Kathakali-related terms) | 4 × 1 = 4 |
| Q.5 onward | Short and long answers, with A/B internal choices | – |
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025 Paper
- The first 15 minutes are cool-off time to read the questions.
- Where a question has option A or B, answer either one only.
- Plan your answers by looking at the score and time for each question, as the instructions say.
- Solve the 2025 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 Malayalam I Onam Exam Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 8 Malayalam I Onam Exam Question Paper 2026 available?
Not yet. We add it here as soon as we get it; the 2025 paper is the latest one on this page.
Does the Class 8 Malayalam I Onam Exam 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 Malayalam I Onam Exam Question Paper in?
The 2025 paper is in Malayalam.
How many marks is the Class 8 Malayalam I Onam Exam Question Paper?
The 2025 paper is for 40 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes (first 15 minutes is cool-off time) – Q.1-4: 4 × 1 = 4; Q.5 onward: –.
Where can I download the Class 8 Malayalam I Onam Exam Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.



