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The NCERT Class 8 science book highlights India’s modern accomplishments through chapters on the COVID-19 vaccine, the Make in India initiative, the Chandrayaan mission, etc.
NCERT plans to print 15 crore books. (Representational/File)
NCERT has introduced new books for classes 5 and 8 starting from the 2025-26 session. These books are aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. Designed to foster creativity, curiosity, and concept clarity in children, the new Class 8 books include ‘Curiosity’ (Science), ‘Kaushal Bodh’ (Vocational Education), ‘Malhaar’ (Hindi), and ‘Poorvi’ (English).
The new NCERT books emphasise Indian culture, scientific achievements, and moral values. The Class 8 science book ‘Curiosity’ highlights India’s modern accomplishments through chapters on the COVID-19 vaccine, the Make in India initiative, the Chandrayaan mission, Ayurveda principles, and traditional medicine systems, encouraging scientific curiosity and showcasing India’s global achievements.
The new Class 8 books are engaging, written in simple language, and designed with a clear vision.
1. ‘Curiosity’ is a new science book with 18 chapters covering chemistry, physics, and biology, focusing on practical activities and real-life examples. Topics like genetics, ecology, and biotechnology are explained in simple terms.
2. ‘Kaushal Bodh’ centres on vocational education, providing students with skill-based education to prepare them for future employment opportunities.
3. ‘Poorvi’ (English) features five theme-based units, including stories of Major Somnath Sharma’s bravery, Verghese Kurien’s ‘White Revolution’, and physicist Bibha Choudhary. These success stories inspire values like courage, kindness, and scientific curiosity.
4. ‘Malhaar’ (Hindi) and ‘Kriti’ (art education) have also been launched for Class 8. ‘Kriti’ includes theatre, music, and drama as regular subjects, making art education compulsory as per NEP 2020 recommendations.
5. ‘Santoor’ (English) and ‘Veena’ (Hindi) have been introduced for Class 5, focusing on activity-based teaching to help young children learn language in an interesting way through play.
Where can I get new NCERT books?
Although NCERT has launched these books under NEP 2020, some challenges have arisen. The new books are not yet fully available online, and there have been complaints of shortages on Amazon or in local shops. Some parents and teachers have requested NCERT to upload PDFs of these books on their website. NCERT plans to print 15 crore books and has partnered with platforms like Amazon and Flipkart to facilitate easier delivery.
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