CBSE has mandated internal assessment for the third language in Classes 9 and 10, aligning with NEP 2020
The decision was taken at the recent meeting
Jul 14, 2026
11:33 am
What's the storyThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made the third language a mandatory qualifying subject for Classes IX and X under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Starting from the 2027-28 academic session, students will have to pass a school-based internal assessment in this subject to get their Secondary School Examination pass certificate.
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