CBSE Relaxes Three-Language Policy for Classes 7, 8, and 9
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued revised guidelines, relaxing the three-language policy for students in Classes 7, 8, and 9. Students currently studying two foreign languages can continue with them while adding an Indian language (Bharatiya Bhasha). The new policy, based on NEP 2020 recommendations, requires at least two of the three languages to be native to India. However, the current batches of Classes 7, 8, and 9 will not be required to take a Board examination for the third language when they reach Class 10. For Class 9, the third language will be assessed internally by the school. Exemptions are provided for special needs children, schools outside India, and foreign students.
Key Points
- CBSE has relaxed the three-language policy for students in Classes 7, 8, and 9, allowing those with two foreign languages to continue while adding an Indian language.
- The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommends learning three languages, with at least two being native to India (Bharatiya Bhashas).
- Current batches of Classes 7, 8, and 9 will not be required to take a Board examination for the third language in Class 10.
- For Class 9, the third language will be assessed through an internal school-based assessment.
- Exemptions from the policy include children with special needs, CBSE schools outside India, and foreign students.
Exam Facts
- The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommends learning three languages.
- Dedicated R3 textbooks for Class 6 in 22 Scheduled Bharatiya Bhashas are available on www.ncert.nic.in.
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is mentioned.
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