NCERT Class 8 Social Science Book PDF (2026–27 Edition): Download the official NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook(s) — Exploring Society India and Beyond Part-I (English Medium), Samaj Ka Aadhyan Bharat or uske aage Part-I (Hindi Medium) — updated for the 2026–27 academic session under the latest NCF-SE 2023 syllabus. Use the tables below to download the complete book as a single PDF, open individual chapter PDFs, or read our chapter-wise notes and solutions online. For all subjects of Class 8, visit the NCERT Class 8 Books PDF (2026–27) Main Page.
NCERT Class 8 Social Science Full Book PDF Download (2026–27)
| Textbook Title | Medium | Chapters | Full Book PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exploring Society India and Beyond Part-I (Class 8 Social Science) | English Medium | 7 Chapters | Download Full Book PDF |
| Samaj Ka Aadhyan Bharat or uske aage Part-I (Class 8 Social Science) | Hindi Medium | 7 Chapters | Download Full Book PDF |
Class 8 Social Science Book: Exploring Society India and Beyond Part-I — Chapter-Wise PDF & Study Notes
| Chapter | Chapter Title | Chapter PDF | Read Online & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Natural Resources and Their Use | Download PDF | Read Online & Notes |
| Chapter 2 | Reshaping India’s Political Map | Download PDF | Read Online & Notes |
| Chapter 3 | The Rise of the Marathas | Download PDF | Read Online & Notes |
| Chapter 4 | The Colonial Era in India | Download PDF | Read Online & Notes |
| Chapter 5 | Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System | Download PDF | Read Online & Notes |
| Chapter 6 | The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive | Download PDF | Read Online & Notes |
| Chapter 7 | Factors of Production | Download PDF | Read Online & Notes |
Class 8 Social Science Book (Hindi Medium): Samaj Ka Aadhyan Bharat or uske aage Part-I — Chapter-Wise PDF
| Chapter | Chapter Title | Chapter PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | प्राकृतिक संसाधन एवं उनका उपयोग | Download PDF |
| Chapter 2 | भारत के राजनैतिक मानचित्र का पुनर्निर्माण | Download PDF |
| Chapter 3 | मराठा साम्राज्य का उदय | Download PDF |
| Chapter 4 | भारत में औपनिवेशिक काल | Download PDF |
| Chapter 5 | सार्वभौमिक मताधिकार और भारत की निर्वाचन प्रणाली | Download PDF |
| Chapter 6 | संसदीय प्रणाली— विधायिका और कार्यपालिका | Download PDF |
| Chapter 7 | उत्पादन के कारक | Download PDF |
Read NCERT Class 8 Social Science Book Online (Exploring Society India and Beyond Part-I)
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Earlier Edition Class 8 Social Science Chapter-Wise Links (Archive)
If your school or state board still refers to the earlier NCERT Class 8 Social Science edition, you can access those chapter pages below:
| Chapter Title | Archive PDF | Chapter Page |
|---|---|---|
| How, When and Where | Download PDF | Read Chapter Online |
| From Trade to Territory | Download PDF | Read Chapter Online |
| Ruling the Countryside | Download PDF | Read Chapter Online |
| Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age | Download PDF | Read Chapter Online |
| When People Rebel | Download PDF | Read Chapter Online |
| Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners | Download PDF | Read Chapter Online |
| Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation | Download PDF | Read Chapter Online |
| Women, Caste and Reform | Download PDF | Read Chapter Online |
| The Making of National Movement | Download PDF | Read Chapter Online |
| Indian After Independence | Download PDF | Read Chapter Online |
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