'2 must be Indian': Why CBSE made 3-language study compulsory in class 9 and 10
The CBSE has mandated that students in classes 9 and 10 study three languages, with at least two being Indian languages, starting July 1. The third language will not have a board examination, and schools will assess it internally. This decision aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and aims to promote multilingual education among students.
- ▪CBSE has made it compulsory for class 9 and 10 students to study three languages from July 1.
- ▪At least two of these languages must be Indian languages, while the third can be a foreign language under certain conditions.
- ▪The third language will not have a board examination at the class 10 level and will be assessed by schools.
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'2 must be Indian': Why CBSE made 3-language study compulsory in class 9 and 10Students will not be stopped from appearing in the class 10 board examinations even if they do not perform well in the third language, CBSE has clarified.Updated on: May 17, 2026 10:47 AM ISTBy Anita GoswamiShare viaCopy link The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made it compulsory for class 9 and 10 students to study three languages from July 1. At least two of these must be Indian.CBSE has clarified that the third language (R3) will not have a board examination at the class 10 level.
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