Tamil Nadu 8th Standard New Books 2026-27 PDF (Samacheer Kalvi)
Download the Tamilnadu 8th new books for 2026-27 in PDF, free. These are the official Samacheer Kalvi 8th standard textbooks prepared by TNSCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training, Tamil Nadu) and published on tnschools.gov.in/scert-textbook. Every book is listed below by medium, with a direct download link. For other classes, see TN Samacheer Kalvi Books.
| Board | Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) |
| Class | 8th Standard (Class 8) |
| Academic year | 2026-27 |
| Subjects | Tamil, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science, plus language readers |
| Book pattern | One full-year book per subject |
| Mediums | Tamil, English, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Urdu, with Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic and French readers |
| Format | PDF, free download |
| Official source | tnschools.gov.in/scert-textbook |
How to Download TN 8th Std Books from the Official Website
STEP 1: Open tnschools.gov.in/scert-textbook, the SCERT textbook page of the Department of School Education, Tamil Nadu.
STEP 2: Open the Class-VIII tab, then pick your subject and medium.
STEP 3: Use the Click Here To Download button to open the PDF and save it. Or skip the steps: every book is in the tables below.
Tamilnadu 8th New Books 2026-27: Medium-wise PDF Download
Class 8 Books: Tamil Medium
Class 8 Books: English Medium
Class 8 Books: Arabic Medium
| Subject Name | |
|---|---|
| Arabic Reader | Download |
Class 8 Books: French Medium
| Subject Name | |
|---|---|
| French Reader | Download |
Class 8 Books: Hindi Medium
| Subject Name | |
|---|---|
| Hindi Reader | Download |
Class 8 Books: Kannada Medium
| Subject Name | |
|---|---|
| Kannada Reader | Download |
Class 8 Books: Malayalam Medium
Class 8 Books: Sanskrit Medium
| Subject Name | |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit Reader | Download |
Class 8 Books: Telugu Medium
Class 8 Books: Urdu Medium
Class 8 Books: Value Education & Physical Education
| Subject Name | |
|---|---|
| Value Education Module (Tamil Medium) | Download |
| Physical Education – Teacher's Resource Book (Tamil Medium) | Download |
| Physical Education – Teacher's Resource Book (English Medium) | Download |
About the Samacheer Kalvi 8th Standard Books
From Class 8 the term books end. Class 8 has one full-year textbook for each subject: Tamil, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science.
These books lead straight into the 10th standard (SSLC) syllabus, so a strong grip on Class 8 Mathematics and Science makes the public exam year much easier. TNPSC aspirants also use them for general studies.
How to Use the TN 8th Books for Better Marks
- Read the chapter before the teacher covers it in class.
- Solve every in-text and exercise question in Maths and Science.
- Make a one-page summary of each Social Science chapter for revision.
Tamil Nadu Books for Other Classes
All classes on one page: TN Samacheer Kalvi Books. Books of other states: State Board Books.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the Tamilnadu 8th new books 2026-27 PDF?
All Samacheer Kalvi 8th standard books are linked in the tables on this page. The links open the official TNSCERT PDF files from tnschools.gov.in/scert-textbook.
Are the TN 8th std books free?
Yes. The Government of Tamil Nadu publishes the textbook PDFs free, and students of government and government-aided schools also get the printed books free.
In which mediums are the Class 8 Samacheer Kalvi books available?
Class 8 books are available in Tamil, English, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Urdu, with Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic and French readers.
Are the 8th standard books term-wise?
No. Class 8 has one book per subject for the whole year.
Are these books enough for the school term exams?
Yes. Questions for the school term exams are set from the Samacheer Kalvi textbooks, so read every chapter and solve the book exercises first.