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30 June 2026

CBSE 3-language policy relaxation

The topic relates to the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020, which is a major national policy framework, and touches upon the promotion of Indian languages as a component of cultural diversity.

1 min read Day 2 of 6 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • CBSE has introduced a relaxation to the three-language policy for students currently in Classes 7, 8, and 9.
  • Students already enrolled in two foreign languages may continue with their current combination while adding one Indian language (Bhartiya Bhasha).
  • The policy aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which mandates learning three languages, with at least two being native to India.
  • For Class 9, the third language (R3) will be assessed through internal school-based evaluation rather than a Board examination.
  • Class 10 students for the 2026-27 academic year are exempt from the mandatory third language requirement.
  • Exemptions to the three-language policy include children with special needs, CBSE schools located outside India, foreign students returning to India, and students whose guardians migrate between States.
  • NCERT and CBSE are tasked with providing grade-appropriate learning resources, including textbooks in 22 Scheduled Bhartiya Bhashas.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 6 in CBSE three-language policy implementation, which has been running since 27 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the three-language policy as envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the context of promoting linguistic diversity and national integration. 150 words
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  2. The integration of regional languages into the school curriculum is a key objective of educational reform in India. Critically analyze the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing a three-language policy in a diverse federal structure. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following categories is NOT exempted from the CBSE three-language policy?

  2. According to the NEP 2020, how many of the three languages learned by a student should be native to India?

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