Published by the Punjab Curriculum & Textbook Board, this is the official 8th class General Science textbook used across Punjab board schools for Class 8. Classes 6–8 General Science broadens into more structured biology, chemistry, and physics topics, preparing students for subject-specific science at 9th class.
Since PCTB sets one prescribed edition for the whole province, this copy is valid whether your school falls under Lahore, Multan, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, or Sahiwal board.
Class
8th (Class 8)
Subject
General Science
Board
Punjab (PCTB)
Format
Pages
169 pages
Medium
Single Edition
Cost
No Charges
Source
Official PECTAA
What's Inside This Textbook
Cells and living organisms
States of matter and simple chemical changes
Basic physics (force, energy, light)
Environment and natural resources
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8th Class General Science
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the 8th class General Science Punjab board textbook.
Is this the official Punjab board General Science textbook for Class 8?
Yes — this is the exact edition published by the Punjab Curriculum & Textbook Board (PCTB) and taught in Punjab board schools for Class 8, not a summary or third-party rewrite.
What topics does the Class 8 General Science book actually cover?
It covers topics like cells and living organisms, states of matter and simple chemical changes, basic physics (force, energy, light), among others, matched to the syllabus used in Punjab board examinations for this class.
Is it free to view and download?
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Is this the same book used in all Punjab districts?
Yes — every district under the Punjab Curriculum & Textbook Board uses this same edition for Class 8 General Science.
Why does it open through Google Drive instead of downloading directly?
Textbook PDFs are large (many run 50–200MB), so they're served via Google Drive rather than hosted directly — this keeps things fast and reliable for everyone.