RBSE Class 8 Syllabus 2024: Recent Changes

There have been some significant modifications in the RBSE Class 8 syllabus. Students and teachers must keep up with changes in education systems. Rajasthan Board has also updated its RBSE 8th class syllabus towards contemporary learning. These changes are important to understand their implications for effective learning and teaching strategies. 

A new syllabus for Rajasthan Board’s class 8 includes modern themes and teaching techniques to provide holistic education. The change suggests a need for a transformation towards an educated society.

The Structure Change of RBSE Class 8 Syllabus

Recent changes made by the Rajasthan government have been structured as per the demands of society and the market.

• 70% Main Syllabus: As per the new curriculum and guidelines provided by RBSE, only 70% of the syllabus will include questions.
• Science Syllabus Adjustments: There has been a revision of the science curriculum wherein chapters on cell structure, and light have been dropped. 
• Focus on Core Concepts: The revised syllabus places more focus on core subjects, helping pupils understand basics within interrupted education timetables.
• Adaptation to Pandemic Challenges: The changes show that there was a deliberate move towards easing the academic load in line with current international education trends.
• Mathematics Chapters: A few mathematics chapters like cubes, cuboids, and quadrilaterals will not be asked in the examination. 

Understanding the New Syllabus

Rajasthan Board Class 8 Maths Syllabus

Chapter Number	RBSE Class 8 Maths Chapter Name
Chapter 1	Rational Numbers
Chapter 2	Linear Equations in One Variable
Chapter 3	Understanding Quadrilaterals
Chapter 4	Practical Geometry
Chapter 5	Data Handling
Chapter 6	Square and Square Roots
Chapter 7	Cube and Cube Roots
Chapter 8	Comparing Quantities
Chapter 9	Algebraic Expressions and Identities
Chapter 10	Visualising Solid Shape
Chapter 11	Mensuration
Chapter 12	Exponents and Power
Chapter 13	Direct and Inverse Proportions
Chapter 14	Factorisation
Chapter 15	Introduction to Graphs
Chapter 16	Playing with Numbers

Class 8 RBSE Science Syllabus As Per The 2024 Curriculum

Chapter Number	RBSE Class 8 Science Chapters Name
Chapter 1	Crop Production and Management
Chapter 2	Microorganisms: Friend and Foe
Chapter 3	Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
Chapter 4	Materials: Metals and Non-Metals
Chapter 5	Coal and Petroleum
Chapter 6	Combustion and Flame
Chapter 7	Conservation of Plants and Animals
Chapter 8	Cell- Structure and Functions
Chapter 9	Reproduction in Animals
Chapter 10	Reaching The Age of Adolescence
Chapter 11	Force and Pressure
Chapter 12	Friction
Chapter 13	Sound
Chapter 14	Chemical Effects of Electric Current
Chapter 15	Some Natural Phenomena
Chapter 16	Light
Chapter 17	Stars and the Solar System
Chapter 18	Pollution of Air and Water

Class 8th RBSE Syllabus For Social Science As Per Revised Curriculum

Chapter Number	RBSE Class 8 Social Science Chapter Name
1	India Our Country
2	Rajasthan General Introduction
3	Water Resources
4	Land Resources and Agriculture
5	Mineral and Energy Resources
6	Industrial Scenario
7	Population
8	Tourism and Transport
9	Contemporary Indian Society
10	Social Justice
11	Concept of Development
12	Our Constitutions
13	Our Fundamental Rights and Duties
14	Union Government
15	Law and Indian Judiciary

Revised English Syllabus for Class 8 RBSE 

1. From Honeydew

Chapter Number	RBSE Class 8 English Chapters Name
Chapter 1	The Best Christmas Present in the World & The Ant and the Cricket
Chapter 2	The Tsunami & Geography Lesson
Chapter 3	Glimpses of the Past Macavity The Mystery Cat
Chapter 4	Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory & The Last Bargain
Chapter 5	The Summit, Within & The School Boy
Chapter 6	This is Jody’s Fawn & The Duck and the Kangaroo
Chapter 7	A Visit to Cambridge & When I set out for Lyonnesse
Chapter 8	A Short Monsoon Diary & On the Grasshopper and Cricket
Chapter 9	The Great Stone Face–I

2. From It So Happened Supplementary Reader

Chapter Number	RBSE Class 8 English Chapters Name
Chapter 1	How the Camel got his hump
Chapter 2	Children at work
Chapter 3	The Selfish Giant
Chapter 4	The treasure within
Chapter 5	Princess September
Chapter 6	The fight
Chapter 7	The open window
Chapter 8	Jalebis
Chapter 9	The comet — I
Chapter 10	The comet — II
Chapter 11	Ancient Education System of India

Class 8 RBSE Hindi Syllabus As Per Revised Curriculum

1. From वसंत

Chapter Number	RBSE Class 8 Hindi Chapter Name
1	ध्वनि
2	लाख की चूड़ियाँ
3	बस की यात्रा
4	दीवानों की हस्ती
5	चिट्ठियों की अनूठी दुनिया
6	भगवान के डाकिये
7	क्या निराश हुआ जाए
8	यह सबसे कठिन समय नहीं
9	कबीर की साखियाँ
10	कामचोर

2. RBSE Class 8th Hindi Syllabus (From दूर्वा)

Chapter Number	RBSE Class 8 Hindi Chapter Name
1	गुड़िया
2	दो गौरेया
3	चिट्ठियों में यूरोप
4	ओस
5	नाटक में नाटक
6	सागर यात्रा
7	उठ किसान ओ
8	सस्ते का चक्कर
9	एक खिलाड़ी की कुछ यादें
10	बस की सैर
11	हिन्दी ने जिनकी जिंदगी बदल दी
12	आषाढ़ का पहला दिन
13	अन्याय के खिलाफ
14	बच्चों के प्रिय श्री केशव शंकर पिल्लै
15	फ़र्श पर
16	बूढ़ी अम्मा की बात
17	वह सुबह कभी तो आएगी
18	आओ पत्रिका निकालें
19	आह्वाहन

3. RBSE Class 8th Hindi Syllabus (From संक्षिप्त बुद्धचरित) (Supplementary)

Chapter Number	RBSE Class 8 Hindi Chapters Name
1	आरंभिक जीवन
2	अभिनिष्‍क्रमण
3	ज्ञान-प्राप्‍त
4	धर्मचक्र प्रवर्तन
5	महापरिनिर्वाण

4. From भारत की खोज (Supplementary)

Chapter Number	RBSE Class 8 Hindi Chapters Name
1	अहमद नगर का किला
2	तलाश
3	सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता
4	युगों का दौर
5	नयी समस्याएं
6	अंतिम दौर एक
7	अंतिम दौर दो
8	तनाव
9	दो प्रष्टभूमियाँ – भारतीय और अंग्रेजी

5. Hindi Grammar

Chapter No.	RBSE Class 8 Chapter Name
1	भाषा बोली लिपि और व्याकरण
2	वर्ण विचार
3	शब्द विचार
4	संज्ञा
5	लिंग
6	वचन
7	कारक
8	सर्वनाम
9	विशेषण
10	अविकारी शब्द अव्यय

Preparation Strategies for RBSE Class 8

Studying under the new RBSE syllabus for class eight will demand proper planning of time and study. Appropriate measures of advancement may go a long way in helping students absorb and internalize the new curriculum. Here are some key strategies: 

• Understand the Syllabus: Firstly, get an in-depth knowledge of the new syllabus. Indicate the primary adjustments and concentration points for each topic. 
• Create a Study Plan: Create precise study instructions, specifying exact times for various subjects. This also enables systematic handling of all topic areas. 
• Set Realistic Goals: You should set attainable objectives for each study session. It makes you goal-oriented and it helps you to follow what is in your syllabus.
• Use Online Resources: Use online education platforms and materials to provide extra learning support. Using websites, educational apps, and video tutorials could be valuable.
• Practice Regularly: Frequent drills, particularly in Mathematics and Science are important. Sample papers of past year’s question papers. 

These strategies are relevant for RBSE Class 8 students who can use them to make good preparations for a successful learning experience.

Best Books for Class 8th RBSE

To pass RBSE Class 8, students have to select appropriate texts for study and examination purposes. Here’s a list of essential textbooks for all major subjects:

• Mathematics: Rajasthan States Board textbook Mathematics. Alternatively, reference books like R.D. Sharma or R.S. Aggarwal may be used for extra practice and further enlightenment.
• Science: Rajasthan State Textbook Board’s ‘Vigyan’. 
• Social Science: Samajik Vigyan by the Rajasthan State Textbook Board. Additionally, Atlases and yearbooks can also be used as supplementary material, which can aid in providing additional information on certain affairs.
• English: The prescribed textbooks, “Honeydew” and “It So Happened”. 
• Hindi: Books such as Vasant, Durva, Bharat ki Khoj, Sanshipt Budhcharit which belong to RBSE-prescribed texts for Hindi literacy, grammar, and composition are written in the Hindi language.
• Sanskrit: “Ruchira,” prescribed by RBSE, provides knowledge of basics.

Conclusion

The adoption of the new RBSE Class 8 syllabus marks a giant leap in the field of education. It is built for learning and meets current education requirements. These changes encourage the students to be open to a wholesome and useful way of learning about their disciplines. The fresh approach in the Rajasthan board class eight syllabus looks promising for education.