NCERT · Class 8 · 2026–27
NCERT Class 8 English Book PDF 2026–27: Poorvi
The NCERT English textbook for Class 8 in 2026–27 is Poorvi, with 5 units. Download every unit below as an official PDF from ncert.nic.in, or the whole book as one ZIP file.
Class 8 English at a glance
- Class 8
- Subject English
- Book Poorvi
- Units 5
- First published May 2025
- Edition Reprint 2026–27
Poorvi: all 5 units (PDF)
Class 8 English, in book order. Each link opens the official NCERT PDF on ncert.nic.in.
- Unit 1: Wit and Wisdom Download PDF
- Unit 2: Values and Dispositions Download PDF
- Unit 3: Mystery and Magic Download PDF
- Unit 4: Environment Download PDF
- Unit 5: Science and Curiosity Download PDF
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FAQ
NCERT Class 8 English: common questions
Which NCERT book is used for Class 8 English in 2026–27?
The book is Poorvi. NCERT lists it as the Class 8 English textbook on its official textbook website (checked September 2026).
How many chapters are in NCERT Class 8 English?
Poorvi has 5 units. Each one is a separate PDF on this page, and the full book is also available as a ZIP file.
Are these NCERT Class 8 English PDFs free and official?
Yes. Every link on this page opens the PDF directly from NCERT’s own server (ncert.nic.in). NCERT makes its textbooks free to download, with no login or payment.
Is the Class 8 English book new?
Yes. Poorvi belongs to NCERT’s new textbook series written under the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023 (NCF-SE 2023); NCERT first published it in May 2025.
Can CBSE students in the Gulf use these Class 8 books?
Yes. The PDFs download from anywhere, and CBSE schools in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain follow the same CBSE curriculum as schools in India.