Download the NCERT Class 8 Maths book PDF 2026-27 – Ganita Prakash – all 14 chapters as free PDFs, to read online or download. Ganita Prakash is the new NCERT Class 8 Maths book (NCF-SE 2023, used from 2025-26) and replaced the old “Mathematics”. It comes in Part I and Part II.
NCERT Class 8 Maths Book – Key Facts
| Book | Ganita Prakash |
| Class | Class 8 |
| Chapters | 14 |
| Parts | Part I, Part II |
| Curriculum | NCF-SE 2023 – new NCERT book since 2025-26 |
| Replaced | Old NCERT “Mathematics” |
| Edition | NCERT Reprint 2026-27 |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
NCERT Class 8 Maths Chapters (2026-27)
All 14 chapters of Ganita Prakash – open a chapter to read it online or download the PDF.
Old NCERT vs New: Where Are the Old Class 8 Maths Chapters?
Searching for an old chapter name? Here is where its topics are in the new Ganita Prakash book:
| Old NCERT chapter | Now in Ganita Prakash |
|---|---|
| Squares and Square Roots; Cubes and Cube Roots | Chapter 1 – A Square and A Cube |
| Exponents and Powers | Chapter 2 – Power Play |
| Understanding Quadrilaterals | Chapter 4 – Quadrilaterals |
| Algebraic Expressions and Identities | Chapter 6 – We Distribute, Yet Things Multiply |
| Direct and Inverse Proportions | Chapter 7 – Proportional Reasoning-1 |
| Comparing Quantities (percentages) | Chapter 8 – Fractions in Disguise |
| Data Handling | Chapter 12 – Tales by Dots and Lines |
About the NCERT Class 8 Maths Book
Ganita Prakash is the NCERT Class 8 Maths book for 2026-27, spread across twelve chapters that make numbers feel like play. It opens up squares and cubes, the surprising world of Number Play, and proportional reasoning, while chapters like Fractions in Disguise and Algebra Play build reasoning step by step. Read Ganita Prakash online or grab the free PDF download anytime.
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NCERT Class 8 Maths Book – FAQs
How many chapters are in the NCERT Class 8 Maths book?
14 chapters (Part I, Part II).
Which is the new NCERT Class 8 Maths book?
Ganita Prakash. It replaced the old “Mathematics” book from 2025-26.
Can I use the old NCERT Class 8 Maths 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 Maths book?
Yes – the PDFs are NCERT’s latest edition for 2026-27.
Can I download the NCERT Class 8 Maths book PDF?
Yes – every chapter is a free PDF; the full book is linked on each chapter page.