The Supreme Court was urged to urgently hear petitions challenging the CBSE's mandatory three-language policy for Class 9 students. Petitioners cited inadequate teachers and textbooks, while the Centre, CBSE and NCERT defended the policy under the NEP 2020
The Supreme Court expressed concern over introducing a third language in Class 9 under CBSE, saying it may increase student stress. The bench suggested starting language learning in Classes 5 or 6 instead. Remarks came during a hearing on Tamil Nadu’s JNV concerns
CBSE has exempted the current Class 10 batch from its revised three-language policy and granted a one-time relaxation for Class 9 students. The board also confirmed existing Classes 7-9 will not face third-language board exams upon reaching Class 10
The Supreme Court refused interim relief against CBSE’s three-language policy for Class 9 from 2026-27, tagging the plea with similar cases. The policy mandates two Indian languages under NEP 2020, while the court will hear the matter in July
Parents and educationists have raised concerns over CBSE’s sudden implementation of the three-language policy for Class 9 from July 1, citing academic disruption, limited preparedness, teacher shortages, reduced language choice, and increased stress on students midway through the school session
