Kerala Board Class 8

The Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE) administers the education system in the state of Kerala. It is an independent department functioning under the Ministry of Secondary Education, Government of Kerala. SCERT Kerala prescribes the syllabus and sets guidelines for secondary and higher secondary education.

The board-level exams are conducted for grades 10 and 12. The Kerala Board Class 8 exam is conducted at the school level. The Class 8 exam is a foundational phase for Class 10 and the concepts taught in this class are needed for higher classes. Therefore it is important for students to study rigorously and prepare well for the exam. Scroll down to find more details on Kerala Board Class 8.

Kerala Board Class 8 Exam Summary 2023

KBPE conducts the final exam for Kerala Board Class 8 every year tentatively in the month of March. The languages used in the schools as the medium of instruction are English and Malayalam. The Class 8 exam is conducted for subjects such as Maths Part 1 and 2, Basic Science Part 1 and 2, Social Science Part 1 and 2, English, and Hindi. 

To pass the examination, students should score at least 35% marks in each subject. Before going into further details about the Kerala Board Class 8 exam let us look at the table below for the exam summary.

Particulars	Details
Name of the Board	Kerala Board of Public Examination
Abbreviated as	KBPE
Establishment Year	1965
Headquartered at	Kerala Board Of Public Examinations, Directorate Of Secondary Education, Office Of Government Examinations, Poojapura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala-695012
Exam Date	March
Frequency of Exam	Once in a year
Mode of Exam	Offline
Total Marks	100
Official Website	https://www.kbpe.org/

Kerala Board Official Website Link

https://education.kerala.gov.in/

Knowing the Kerala Board Class 8 syllabus gives students a comprehensive view of what is covered and what is not covered in various topics and chapters. In other words, it acts as guidance for 8th-grade students in their preparation for their higher classes.

The syllabus is developed and structured in a way such that it provides all the information from basic concepts of the topics to the higher level ones. This article section gives a detailed syllabus of all the subjects for Kerala Board Class 8.

Exam Blueprint

Kerala Board Class 8 Mathematics Syllabus 2023

Mathematics is one of the main subjects in the Kerala Board Class 8 curriculum. Students need to have a clear concept to be able to solve numerical problems in Maths. The detailed syllabus of Class 8 Mathematics is mentioned in the table below.

Chapter No.	Chapter Name
1	Equal Triangles
2	Equations
3	Polygons
4	Identities
5	Money Maths
6	Construction of Quadrilaterals
7	Ratio
8	Area of Quadrilaterals
9	Negative Numbers
10	Statistics

Practical/Experiments list & Model writeup

Kerala Board Class 8 Science Syllabus 2023

Class 8 Science is important as it forms the foundation for complex topics in higher classes. Students should try to study all chapters thoroughly to have a strong foundation and score good marks as well. In the table below, students can find the Class 8 Science Kerala Board syllabus.

Chapter No.	Chapter Name
1	Life’s Mysteries in Little Chambers
2	Cell Clusters
3	Let’s Regain our Fields
4	Properties of Matter
5	Basic Constituents of Matter
6	Chemical Changes
7	Metals
8	Measurements and Units
9	Motion
10	Force
11	Magnetism
12	Why Classification?
13	Diversity for Sustenance
14	For the Continuity of Generations
15	Solutions
16	Water
17	Fibres and Plastics
18	Reflection of Light in Spherical Mirrors
19	Sound
20	Static Electricity

Kerala Board Class 8 Social Science Syllabus

Social Science for Kerala Board Class 8 is divided into History, Geography, and Civics. Each section is meant to give students a broader understanding of human’s past, their social rights and duties, and the places they live in. The Social Science syllabus for KBPE Class 8 is mentioned below.

Chapter No	Chapter Name
1	Early Human Life
2	The River Valley Civilizations
3	In Search Of Earth’s Secrets
4	Our Government
5	Ancient Tamilakam
6	Reading Maps
7	Economic Thought
8	Towards The Gangetic Plain
9	From Magadha To Thaneswar
10	Blanket Of The Earth
11	Economic Planning In India
12	Water On Earth
13	Social Groups And Social Control

A proper study plan is crucial for students of all classes. It serves as a guideline on how to start the preparation in a simple yet effective way. The experts at Embibe have come up with some preparation tips and a detailed study plan to assist students in their studies. Students can refer to the section below to get a detailed study plan and some preparation tips to nail the exam.

Exam Taking Strategy

Kerala Board Class 8 Preparation Tips

Preparation tips are important to help students study strategically and improve their efficiency. The key to acing any exam is consistency, but following some preparation tips makes learning easier and smoother. Here are a few tips that students can implement in their day-to-day studies.

• Identify the syllabus for the respective summative period.
• Read through the whole syllabus more than once and absorb the content.
• If you do not understand something, get it clarified by your teacher in the classroom.
• Make notes wherever necessary.
• For mathematics, practice every problem more than once till you are sure that you can solve all the problems that are given in your textbooks and other similar books of the same class.
• Prepare answers for all the questions given in the exercises of each chapter and at the end of the book.
• Take the Class 8 Mock test at Embibe for better preparation ahead.

Kerala Board Class 8 Detailed Study Plan 2023

Having a detailed study plan enables students to study systematically and finish on time. It ensures that all the subjects are thoroughly covered, giving them an edge during the exam. Students can find the detailed study plan below.

• Be Systematic and Planned: Students ought to create a proper schedule and give equal attention to all the subjects. The study set-up ought to be framed according to the weightage and difficulty level of the subjects.

• Know the Syllabus Thoroughly: Knowing the syllabus ensures that students are studying the right topics for a specific subject. It ensures that they are studying systematically and not missing out on any topic.

• Follow Textbooks Recommended by the 8th Kerala Board (SCERT): Students should follow the textbooks prescribed by the Board as they contain the updated syllabus for a particular academic year. They can get a comprehensive understanding of the basic ideas of each topic and chapter from their textbooks.
• Correct Revision Technique: A correct revision technique is necessary to ensure that students grasp the concepts thoroughly and can improve their performance. Students should revise topics regularly so they don’t forget them during exams. It is advisable to allot 15- 30 minutes daily for a quick revision of the concepts learned.

• Practice Questions or Previous Year Question Paper: Students need to practice sample papers or previous years’ question papers to familiarise themselves with the paper pattern. This is because practicing the sample papers and previous years’ question papers helps them manage time in the actual examination.

Here are some frequently asked questions about the Kerala Board Class 8 exam 2023:

Q: Is Kerala Board Class 8 exam a school-level or a board-level exam?

Ans: The Kerala Board Class 8 exam is a school-level exam conducted by the school authorities.

Q: What are the first language options for the Kerala Board Class 8 exam?

Ans: Students can opt for either Malayalam or Hindi or Urdu or Sanskrit or Arabic as their first language for the Kerala Board Class 8 exam.

Q: Where can I solve Kerala Board Class 8 mock questions?

Ans: Class 8 students of the Kerala Board can attempt mock tests on Embibe.

Q: Where can I get the syllabus for KBPE Class 8?

Ans: Class 8 students in Kerala Board can get the syllabus from this page.

Q: What books are used for Kerala Board Class 8?
Ans: Kerala Board Class 8 follows the textbooks prescribed by SCERT Kerala.

List of Schools/Colleges

Choosing the right school impacts the education and skills that students attain. There are various schools affiliated with Kerala Board that offers secondary and higher secondary education to students. Given below is the list of schools that provide higher secondary education in Kerala.

Sr. No.	School
1.	Govt HSS, Chelakkara, Thrissur
2.	Govt HSS, Cherpu, Thrissur
3.	Govt Model GHSS, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur
4.	Prof. Joseph Mundassery Smaraka Govt HSS, Kandassankadavu, Thrissur
5.	Govt HSS, Kodakara, Thrissur
6.	P Bhaskaran Memorial Govt HSS, Kodungallur, Thrissur
7.	Vattekkad Narayanamenon Memorial Govt HSS, Machad, Thrissur
8.	Kerala Varma Memorial GHSS,Eriyad, Kodungallur
9.	Govt Fisheries HSS, Nattika, Thrissur
10.	Govt HSS, Peechi, Thrissur
11.	Govt HSS, Peringottukara, Thrissur
12.	Govt HSS,Vettilappara,Thrissur
13.	Govt HSS, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur
14.	Govt HSS,Pattikkadu,Thrissur
15.	Govt HSS, Villadom, Thrissur
16.	Govt Smt HSS, Chelakkara, Thrissur

The complete list of higher secondary schools in Kerala can be accessed using the following link: List of Schools in Kerala

 

Besides the annual exams held in school, students can sit for various other exams for their own skill improvement, merit certificates, and awards. These competitive exams challenge a student's intellectual capability. They assess a student on the basis of his reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Below are some exams that students can take after the Kerala Board Class 8.

Sl no	Exam Name
1	International Science Olympiad (ISO)
2	International Maths Olympiad (IMO)
3	English International Olympiad (EIO)
4	English International Olympiad (EIO)
5	General Knowledge International Olympiad (GKIO)
6	International Computer Olympiad (ICO)
7	International Drawing Olympiad (IDO)
8	National Essay Olympiad (NESO)
9	National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO)
10	National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)