The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Mandates Three-Language Formula. Following the recent announcement making a third language compulsory for Class 6, the board has now extended this requirement to Class 9 students, effective July 1, 2026.
Under these updated guidelines, students must study three languages, with a specific requirement that at least two of them be native Indian languages.
Key Takeaways for Students and Schools:
- Implementation Date: The rule kicks in this year for the 2026-27 academic session.
- Language Mix: Of the three compulsory languages, two must be indigenous to India.
- Assessment Structure: To ease the burden of formal testing, the third language is exempted from the Class 10 Board examinations. Instead, it will be evaluated through internal, school-based assessments.
- Related Updates: This shift arrives alongside Education Ministry reforms aimed at streamlining academic processes, including reduced revaluation fees and the adoption of on-screen marking systems.
