Supreme Court to Examine if CBSE’s Three-Language Rule Is ‘Unreasonable’ on Kids, Resources
The bench flagged logistical and hardship concerns and sought a formal response as CBSE said the rule aligns with the National Education Policy, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Supreme Court agreed to examine if CBSE's three-language rule, effective July 1 for Class 9 students, has placed unreasonable pressure on resources and children. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued notice seeking comprehensive responses from NCERT and CBSE.
- CBSE's May 15 circular declared three languages compulsory for Class 9 students beginning July 1. Critics pointed out many schools had already started the academic session and conducted unit tests before the new guidelines were issued.
- Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi argued the policy was rushed from the originally planned 2029-30 to July 1, while petitioners raised concerns that adequate teachers and textbooks were unavailable in schools. Justice Joymalya Bagchi acknowledged implementation lacked sufficient resources.
- The Supreme Court declined the petitioners' request for an immediate stay on implementation. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati assured the court CBSE would satisfy concerns about transitional provisions; the matter will be heard in July after the summer vacation.
- Aligning with the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023, CBSE clarified the third language would have no Board examination in Class 10. All assessments will be entirely school-based and internal.
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre, CBSE and NCERT Response on Plea Challenging 3-Language Mandate for Class 9 Students | 📰 LatestLY
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a petition challenging the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) revised three-language policy for Class IX students and sought responses from the Centre and the CBSE on the matter. The plea questions the legality and implementation of the policy, which makes the study of three languages compulsory from the 2026–27 academic session. 📰 Supreme Court Seeks Centre, CBSE and NCERT Response on…
SC asks CBSE to clarify 3-language rule for Class 9 in 4 weeks, next hearing in July
The Supreme Court has sought responses from CBSE and the Centre on petitions against the new three-language policy for Class 9 within four weeks. The next hearing dates are July 15-16. Petitioners say the shift, set to begin in 2026, may add pressure on students preparing for board exams.
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SC seeks Centre, NCERT's response on plea against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students
The Supreme Court will review a plea challenging the CBSE's new policy for Class 9 students. This policy mandates studying three languages, with at least two being Indian languages. The court has issued notices to the Centre, CBSE, and NCERT. This change aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023.
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