Prospectus - PSCC-Pakistan Steel Cadet College Karachi

Syllabus of Entry Test For Class-VIII

General

The Examination Papers will be equivalent to the syllabus of 7th class. The following topics will be included:-

**Pakistan Steel Cadet College – Class VIII Syllabus Overview**
Subject	Topics Covered
English	Composition Formal Letters (Applications) Informal Letters Essay Writing Applied Grammar Punctuation Masculine & Feminine Use of Articles & Prepositions Use of Tenses (Simple: Present, Past, Future) Translation (Urdu ↔ English) Comprehension
Mathematics	Arithmetic & Sets Finite, Infinite, Universal & Complementary Sets Proper/Improper, Equivalent, Disjoint & Empty Sets Union, Intersection, Difference & Complements Fractions Proper & Improper Fractions Operations: + – × ÷ Conversion: Fractions <> Decimals Word Problems Square Root Finding Roots by Factorization Descriptive Problems Ratio & Proportion Direct & Inverse Proportion Rates & Continued Ratios Real Numbers Properties & Basic Operations Percentage Conversion: % ↔ Fractions/Decimals Applications: Zakat, Profit & Loss, Commission, Partnership Algebra Algebraic Expressions: Evaluation, Brackets, Ordering Operations on Expressions Linear Equations One‐Variable Equations & Solution Sets Descriptive Applications Geometry & Construction Parallel Lines, Angles, Triangles Construction: Triangles, Rectangles, Parallelograms, Squares Area & Perimeter of Triangles, Rectangles & Parallelograms Circles: Area, Circumference, Radius & Diameter Cylinders: Surface Area & Volume
General Science	Physics: Force (Gravity, Action–Reaction, Tension, Friction), Heat & Temperature, Transfer (Conduction, Convection, Radiation), Mirrors & Lenses, Circuits, Newton’s Laws, Motion & Simple Machines Chemistry: Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, Physical & Chemical Changes, Valency, Ions, Isotopes, Uses of Water, Separation Techniques Biology: Cell → Tissue → Organ → System, Human Heart & Brain, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Digestion, Transpiration, Ecosystem Components, DNA & RNA, Microorganisms, Nutrients
General Knowledge	Location & Capitals of Muslim Countries Characteristics of Islamic Society Current Provincial & Federal Heads of Pakistan Famous Muslim Personalities: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar Allama Muhammad Iqbal Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Urdu	مضمون نویسی (Short Essay on a Given Topic) اشعار کی تشریح (Poetry Explanation) مذکر/مونث، واحد/جمع روزمرہ محاورات & ضرب الامثال گرامر: سابقہ، لاحقہ، واحد/جمع، متضاد الفاظ
Islamiat	مختصر سورۃ مع اعراب و ترجمہ تضحری مضمون (Short Essay on a Given Topic)

FAQs

What subjects are included in the Class VIII curriculum at Pakistan Steel Cadet College?

The Class VIII syllabus at PSCC covers six core subjects:

English (Composition, Applied Grammar, Translation, Comprehension)
Mathematics (Arithmetic, Sets, Fractions, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement)
General Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology fundamentals)
General Knowledge (Muslim world capitals, Islamic society, national leadership, biographies)
Urdu (Essay writing, poetry analysis, grammar, idioms & proverbs)
Islamiat (Selected Surahs with Tajweed & translation, thematic essays)

How is Mathematics for Class VIII structured in the PSCC syllabus?

The Class VIII Math syllabus is arrayed into these major units:

Sets & Operations: Types of sets, union/intersection/difference.
Number Theory: Fractions, square roots, real numbers, percentages.
Algebra: Expressions, brackets, linear equations in one variable.
Geometry: Angles, triangles, constructions, area & perimeter of shapes, circles & cylinders.

What topics are covered under General Science for Class VIII cadets?

The General Science syllabus at PSCC integrates:

Physics: Forces (gravity, friction, tension), heat & temperature, light (reflection & refraction), electricity circuits, Newton’s laws, simple machines.
Chemistry: Matter classification (elements, compounds, mixtures), physical & chemical changes, valency & ions, separation methods.
Biology: Cell biology, human physiology (heart, brain, digestion, respiration), photosynthesis, ecosystems, microorganisms & nutrients.

How does PSCC integrate language proficiency in Class VIII?

English: Formal/informal letter writing, essay composition, punctuation, tenses (present/past/future), translation, and reading comprehension.
Urdu: Short essays, poetry explanation, gender & number rules, idioms & proverbs usage, and advanced grammar (sabeqa, lahiqah, antonyms).

What does the General Knowledge component include for Class VIII?

The GK syllabus at Pakistan Steel Cadet College emphasizes:

Geopolitics: Location & capitals of Muslim-majority countries.
Civic Awareness: Characteristics of Islamic society and current federal/provincial leadership in Pakistan.
Historical Figures: Life sketches & achievements of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar, Allama Iqbal & Quaid-e-Azam Jinnah.

Where can I download the official Class VIII syllabus PDF for PSCC?

You can download the Pakistan Steel Cadet College Class VIII syllabus directly from our website:

Visit www.pscc.edu.pk/curriculum.
Click the “Download Class VIII Syllabus” link.
Review the PDF for detailed topic breakdowns, grading schemes, and reading lists.