At least two of them will have to be Indian languages, said the education board.

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