Download the NCERT Class 8 Science book PDF 2026-27 – Curiosity – all 13 chapters as free PDFs, to read online or download. Curiosity is the new NCERT Class 8 Science book (NCF-SE 2023, used from 2025-26) and replaced the old “Science”.
NCERT Class 8 Science Book – Key Facts
| Book | Curiosity |
| Class | Class 8 |
| Chapters | 13 |
| Curriculum | NCF-SE 2023 – new NCERT book since 2025-26 |
| Replaced | Old NCERT “Science” |
| Edition | NCERT Reprint 2026-27 |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
NCERT Class 8 Science Chapters (2026-27)
All 13 chapters of Curiosity – open a chapter to read it online or download the PDF.
About the NCERT Class 8 Science Book
Curiosity is the NCERT Class 8 Science book, freshly prepared for the 2026-27 session with thirteen chapters that turn everyday wonder into inquiry. Learners explore the invisible world of microbes, the magnetic and heating effects of electricity, the behaviour of solutes and solvents in solutions, and how light bends through mirrors and lenses. You can read Curiosity online or download the entire book as a free PDF.
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NCERT Class 8 Science Book – FAQs
How many chapters are in the NCERT Class 8 Science book?
13 chapters.
Which is the new NCERT Class 8 Science book?
Curiosity. It replaced the old “Science” book from 2025-26.
Can I use the old NCERT Class 8 Science 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 Science book?
Yes – the PDFs are NCERT’s latest edition for 2026-27.
Can I download the NCERT Class 8 Science book PDF?
Yes – every chapter is a free PDF; the full book is linked on each chapter page.