Supreme Court Urges CBSE to Revisit Three-Language Policy, Suggests Relaxation for Class 6 Students
The bench said CBSE should address teacher and material shortages and consider delaying the rollout for current Class 6 students.
- On Thursday, the Supreme Court urged the Central Board of Secondary Education to resolve implementation challenges with its three-language policy for Class 9 students, stating, "We don't want the children to come under any pressure."
- The policy, effective July 1, 2026, aligns with the National Education Policy 2020. Justice Joymalya Bagchi raised concerns about terminology, stating, "It has a colonial connotation. It should be indigenous."
- A parliamentary panel noted schools lack sufficient time for staff recruitment and materials, despite the CBSE providing 23 language options. The bench suggested reconsidering the starting grade, stating, "You can introduce it from next year."
- Counsel for the board agreed to seek instructions on the court's suggestions, and the bench posted the matter for further hearing after 10 days. The CBSE confirmed no board examinations will be conducted for the third language at Class 10 level.
- As the court explored potentially granting relief to Class 6 students, the CBSE continues requiring schools to update language offerings on the OASIS portal, aiming to support students in the "best possible manner.
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SC Asks CBSE To Reconsider Third-language Rule For Current Class 6 Students
CBSE defended the three-language policy, citing phased implementation, flexible staffing and consultations, while saying transitional students would face only internal assessment and would not be held back
Supreme Court questions CBSE on three-language policy, seeks relief for Class 6
The Supreme Court questioned the CBSE over its three-language policy and asked it to examine relief for Class 6 students. It also directed the Centre, NCERT and the Board to reconsider the policy's implementation and return with a fresh view.
SC says revisit CBSE's 3-language policy, don't put pressure on children
The Supreme Court has urged the CBSE to reconsider the implementation of its three-language policy for Class 9 students, emphasising that children should not be subjected to undue pressure. The court highlighted concerns about infrastructure, the starting point of the policy, and the definition of 'native' languages.
CBSE's three-language policy: Don't want children to come under any pressure, says SC
The Supreme Court urged finding solutions for CBSE's three-language policy challenges. It suggested revisiting implementation and considering a reprieve for current Class 6 students. The court also questioned the starting point for language choices and the definition of native languages. It emphasized ensuring adequate infrastructure and teacher availability for the new policy. The matter will be heard again after ten days.
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