Download the PDF files of Karnataka state board textbooks and get the syllabus for classes 8th to 10th for mathematics, science and social science.
The Karnataka Textbook Download is available for digital alternatives. However, the books published are based on the Karnataka education board's curriculum. Therefore, students must not wait for the hard copies to be available in the market and download the Karnataka textbooks online from the official website ktbs.kar.nic.in to prevent any loss of time and start preparing for the exams conducted every year by KSEEB.
The Karnataka board conducts secondary examinations for students every year in March/April. In addition, it devises suitable courses of study, prescribes the proper syllabus to schools affiliated with the board, conducts examinations, grants recognition to schools, and monitors the overall functioning of the schools under its jurisdiction.
Download Karnataka Textbook from Classes 8th-10th
Students can refer to the link to download the Karnataka textbook for some core subjects. The e-books are available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and Marathi to cater to the varied linguistic needs of students. Both English and Kannada medium students in 8th, 9th, and 10th can benefit from the table below.
How to Download Karnataka State Board Books for Classes 1st-10th?
Books for students in classes 1st-10th are also available on the Karnataka Textbook Society official website in multiple mediums. Follow the detailed steps below for the Karnataka textbook download of the other classes from the official website.
Step 1: Visit the official website ktbs.kar.nic.in
Step 2: On the homepage, under “Textbook,” choose the required class from the first dropdown.
Step 3: Choose the relevant Medium from the second dropdown and choose the Subject you wish to download the e-book from the third dropdown.
Step 4: Click on the link “Full Textbook Download,” which will be displayed below the dropdown section.
Karnataka Board Syllabus for Class 8th to 10th
The syllabus for class 8th for mathematics, science & social science prepared by KTBS introduces the concepts that the students will be learning in class 9th, a preparatory guide to matriculation. It is an advanced learning program striving to concentrate on the all-round-development of the students.
Mathematics, science & social science are tools for the mind to decipher the hidden mysteries present before us, and bearing this in mind, the syllabus for these subjects has been prepared. The syllabus strives to provide a broad understanding of the critical topics under maths, science, and social science. This level of enthusiasm and determination is given to these subjects from classes 8th to 10th. An introductory model is given in class 8th and 9th books to prepare for class 10th. The syllabus has been listed individually for each class in the tables that follow:
Class 8th-Maths
The Karnataka Board carefully curates the books for all classes based on the revised syllabus. KTBS is the primary publisher publishing books for the state board students from classes 1st-10th. The board's priority is to provide good quality education to every student and encourage self-study and easy accessibility of the books via digital means. The syllabus for Class 8th Maths has been listed in the table below:
| Sl.no | Chapter name |
| 01 | Playing with numbers |
| 02 | Algebraic expressions |
| 03 | Axioms, postulates, and theorems |
| 04 | Factorization |
| 05 | square, square roots, cubes, cube roots |
| 06 | Theorems and triangles |
| 07 | Rational numbers |
| 08 | Linear equations in one variable |
Science
The syllabus for Class 8th Science has been listed in the table below:
| Sl.no | Chapter name |
| 01 | Natural resources |
| 02 | Our environment |
| 03 | Structure of atom |
| 04 | Atoms& molecules |
| 05 | Study of cells |
| 06 | Classification of living organisms |
| 07 | The world of microbes |
| 08 | Describing motion |
| 09 | Force and Newton's laws of motion |
| 10 | Energy and its forms |
| 11 | Chemical reactions and their types |
| 12 | Chemicals in our daily life |
Social science
The syllabus for Class 8th Social Science has been listed in the table below:
| Category | Chapter name |
| History | Sources, Geographical features and prehistoric India, Ancient civilizations of India, Ancient civilizations of the world, Greek, Roman, and American civilizations, Rise of Jainism and Buddhism, Mauryas and Kushans, The Gupta and Vardhanas, South India-Shatavahanas, Kadambas and Gangas, The Chalukyas of Badami and the Pallavas of Kanchi, The Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta and the Chalukyas of Kalyana, The Cholas ans Hoysalas of Dwarasamudra |
| Political science | Meaning and importance of political science, Public administration, Human rights, Local government, Introduction to sociology, Culture, Social Institutions, Types of society |
| Geography | The Earth-our living planet, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Biosphere |
| Economics | Introduction to economics, Meaning and types of economy, National income and sectoral aspects of the Indian economy, Government and the economy |
| Business studies | Components of business studies, Business studies, Forms of business organizations |
Class 9th - Mathematics
The syllabus for Class 9th Maths has been listed in the table below:
| Sl.no | Chapter name |
| 01 | Number systems |
| 02 | Introduction to Euclid's geometry |
| 03 | Lines and angles |
| 04 | Polynomials |
| 05 | Triangles |
| 06 | Constructions |
| 07 | Quadrilaterals |
Science
The syllabus for Class 9th Science has been listed in the table below:
| Sl.no | Chapter name |
| 01 | Matter in our surroundings |
| 02 | Is matter around us pure |
| 03 | Atoms and molecules |
| 04 | Structure of the atom |
| 05 | The fundamental unit of life |
| 06 | Tissues |
| 07 | Diversity in living organisms |
| 08 | Motion |
| 09 | Force and laws of motion |
| 10 | Gravitation |
Social science
The syllabus for Class 9th Social Science has been listed in the table below:
Class 10th - Mathematics
The syllabus for Class 10th Maths has been listed in the table below:
| Sl.no | Chapter name |
| 01 | Arithmetic progressions |
| 02 | Triangles |
| 03 | Pair of linear equations in two variables |
| 04 | Circles |
| 05 | Areas related to circles |
| 06 | Constructions |
| 07 | Coordinate geometry |
| 08 | Real numbers |
Science
The syllabus for Class 10th Science has been listed in the table below:
| Sl.no | Chapter name |
| 01 | Chemical reactions and equations |
| 02 | Acids, bases, and salts |
| 03 | Metals and non-metals |
| 04 | Life processes |
| 05 | Control and coordination |
| 06 | Electricity |
| 07 | Magnetic effects of electric current |
| 08 | Our environment |
Social Science
The syllabus for Class 10th Social Science has been listed in the table below:
| Category | Chapter name |
| History | The advent of Europeans to India, The extension of the British rule, The impact of British rule in India, Opposition to British rule in Karnataka, Social and religious reformation movements, The first war of Indian independence (1857) |
| Political science | The problem of India and their solutions, Indian foreign policy, India's relationship with other countries |
| Sociology | Social stratification, Labour |
| Geography | Indian position and extension, Indian physiography, Indian climate, Indian soil, Indian forests resources, Indian water resources, Indian land resources |
| Economics | Development, Rural development |
| Business studies | Bank transactions, Entrepreneurship |
