The CBSE has issued detailed guidelines for implementing the three-language policy under NEP 2020 from the 2026-27 academic session, with transitional relaxations to ensure no disruption for existing students. Class X students will continue with the two-language system, while the policy will be fully implemented for students entering Class VI, with support from NCERT resources.
Mumbai: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued detailed guidelines for implementing the three-language policy under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 from the 2026-27 academic session, while introducing several transitional relaxations to ensure that students currently studying in higher classes are not affected midway through their schooling.
Relaxation for Class X Students
Under the revised framework, students currently in Class X (2026-27) will continue with the existing two-language system and will not be required to study a third language. Similarly, students who are presently in Classes VII, VIII and IX will not have to appear for a Class X Board examination in the third language when they reach the secondary level.
The Board said the policy is intended to promote multilingual learning while ensuring that no student faces academic disruption during the transition. In line with NEP 2020, students in Class IX from the 2026-27 session will study three languages, with at least two being Indian languages. However, the third language will be assessed internally by schools and will not form part of the Class X Board examination for the current batch.
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