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CBSE Mandates Two Bhartiya Bhashas Under NEP 2020 Three-Language Formula from Class 6 (2026-27)

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16 Sept 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:CBSE June 29, 2026 guidelinesTwo Bhartiya Bhashas mandatory from Class 6One-time relaxation for Class 9 (2026-27)Foreign languages may be taught in bagless days / Saturday clubs
Bodies:CBSESupreme CourtNCERT
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What This Article Covers

1.CBSE guidelines (June 29, 2026) make two Indian languages compulsory from Class 6 under NEP 2020, with one-time relaxation for Class 9 students.

2.Schools face severe teacher unavailability, forcing most to offer Hindi/Sanskrit as R3, narrowing the envisioned linguistic diversity.

3.Supreme Court has taken up the policy; educators call for clear learning outcomes, age-appropriate resources, and gradual transition.

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CBSE schools from the 2026-27 academic session must offer two Indian languages (Bhartiya Bhashas) as R2 and R3 under NEP 2020's three-language formula. However, practical roadblocks like teacher shortages, limited language options, and transition issues for existing students threaten effective implementation, with Hindi and Sanskrit becoming default third languages.

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CBSE Guideline DateJune 29, 2026
Mandatory from ClassClass 6 (2026-27 batch)
One-time RelaxationClass 9 (2026-27) can continue existing R3
Foreign LanguagesMay be taught in bagless days / Saturday clubs

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  • ›CBSE Guideline Date: June 29, 2026
  • ›Mandatory from Class: Class 6 (2026-27 batch)
  • ›Target this Data: CBSE guidelines issued on June 29, 2026, making two Bhartiya Bhashas mandatory from Class 6 (2026-27 batch).
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – implementer of the three-language formula under NEP 2020.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: The Supreme Court has taken up the three-language policy for judicial review.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which body issued the June 29, 2026 guidelines mandating two Indian languages from Class 6 under the three-language policy?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the three-language policy implementation:

1. The CBSE guidelines require two Indian languages (Bhartiya Bhashas) to be offered as R2 and R3 from Class 6 onwards.

2. A one-time relaxation was provided for Class 9 students in the 2026-27 session, allowing them to continue with a foreign language as R2.

3. The policy mandates that foreign languages cannot be taught even as co-curricular activities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

From which academic session does the CBSE mandate two Indian languages (Bhartiya Bhashas) under the three-language formula?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary objective of the three-language policy under NEP 2020 as highlighted in the article?

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