Students in Class 9 will soon study three languages, with two being Indian languages. This change starts from the 2026-27 academic session. The third language will not be a Board exam in Class 10. It will be tested internally by schools. This aims to reduce student pressure. Performance in the third language will appear on the Class 10 certificate.

CBSE has made three-language study compulsory for Class 9 from July 1, 2026, while exempting the third language from Class 10 Board exams.

CBSE three-language rule: Starting July 1, 2026, CBSE mandates three languages for Classes 9 and 10, with at least two being native Indian languages. While compulsory, the third…

The assessments for the third language (R3) would be school-based and internal. | India News