CBSE Makes Three-Language Study Compulsory from Class 9: NEP 2020, Constitutional Provisions, and the Politics of Language in India
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a circular on May 15, 2026, mandating the study of three languages — with at least two being native Indian languages — for all Class 9 students across affiliated schools, effective from July 1, 2026. This directive marks a decisive step in aligning CBSE’s academic framework with…