CBSE Revises Three-Language Policy to Include Class 9, Prompting Parental Concerns
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced a sudden change to its three-language policy, now requiring Class 9 students to study three languages, including at least two native Indian languages, starting July 1, 2026. This abrupt shift reversed an earlier decision to delay implementation until 2029-30, causing concern among parents and schools about the impact on students who had already invested years in foreign language studies. Parents express anxiety over the short notice and potential academic disruption.