Download the NCERT Class 8 English book PDF 2026-27 – Poorvi – all 5 chapters as free PDFs, to read online or download. Poorvi is the new NCERT Class 8 English book (NCF-SE 2023, used from 2025-26) and replaced the old “Honeydew and It So Happened”.
NCERT Class 8 English Book – Key Facts
| Book | Poorvi |
| Class | Class 8 |
| Chapters | 5 |
| Curriculum | NCF-SE 2023 – new NCERT book since 2025-26 |
| Replaced | Old NCERT “Honeydew and It So Happened” |
| Edition | NCERT Reprint 2026-27 |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
NCERT Class 8 English Chapters (2026-27)
All 5 chapters of Poorvi – open a chapter to read it online or download the PDF.
About the NCERT Class 8 English Book
Poorvi is the NCERT Class 8 English book for the 2026-27 session, a compact reader of five chapters that blends storytelling with real courage and reflection. Students meet wit that wins hearts, follow the wartime bravery of Major Somnath Sharma at the Battle of Badgam, and pause over the tender poem Somebody’s Mother. You can read Poorvi online or download the complete book as a free PDF.
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NCERT Class 8 English Book – FAQs
How many chapters are in the NCERT Class 8 English book?
5 chapters.
Which is the new NCERT Class 8 English book?
Poorvi. It replaced the old “Honeydew and It So Happened” book from 2025-26.
Can I use the old NCERT Class 8 English book in 2026-27?
No. Schools follow the new book; the chapters and their order have changed.
Is this the latest edition of the NCERT Class 8 English book?
Yes – the PDFs are NCERT’s latest edition for 2026-27.
Can I download the NCERT Class 8 English book PDF?
Yes – every chapter is a free PDF; the full book is linked on each chapter page.