From July 1, the study of three languages shall be compulsory for Class IX students, with at least two languages being native Indian languages, the CBSE said in a circular issued on May 15 ...

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made the study of three languages compulsory for students from Class IX beginning July 1, 2026, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 ...

CBSE’s three-language rule sparks confusion and anxiety among schools and parents as implementation for Class IX becomes mandatory.