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15 July 2026

Supreme Court on English as a language in CBSE

The topic involves a Supreme Court examination of a policy regarding language classification, which touches upon constitutional interpretation, federal education policy, and the linguistic diversity of India.

1 min read Day 4 of 6 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Supreme Court is examining a CBSE circular that classifies English as a 'non-native' language under the three-language scheme.
  • The scheme mandates that Class 9 students study at least two languages 'native to India'.
  • The Court questioned the legal basis for the term 'native', noting that constitutional and statutory texts use terms like 'mother tongue', 'regional language', or 'Indian language'.
  • Petitioners argue that the scheme faces a severe human resource crunch, as schools lack teachers and textbooks for all 22 Scheduled languages.
  • CBSE's affidavit suggests using retired teachers, qualified post-graduates, and virtual/hybrid teaching models as interim measures.
  • CBSE data indicates 47.3% of its 28,848 schools already offer two or more Indian languages, and 99.9% have at least one Indian language teacher.
  • NCERT reports that it is currently preparing and disseminating textbooks in all 22 Scheduled languages.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 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 constitutional and pedagogical challenges associated with the implementation of the three-language formula in the Indian education system. 150 words
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  2. The integration of regional languages in school curricula is essential for cultural preservation, yet it faces significant administrative and resource-based hurdles. Critically analyze the role of central educational bodies in balancing linguistic diversity with the practical constraints of the Indian schooling system. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following terms is explicitly used in the Constitution of India to describe languages, as noted by the Supreme Court in the context of the three-language scheme?

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