The new rules make it mandatory for Class 9 students to learn three languages, of which two must be Indian ones.

Earlier, the CBSE had announced that the study of 3 languages, including at least two native Indian languages, was compulsory for Class 9 students.

Students in Classes 7, 8, and 9 can continue foreign language studies until Class 10, despite recent CBSE policy changes.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has issued fresh guidelines on the three language policy.