CBSE News & Updates

[Sushubh]

CBSE’s three language rule explained: Can Class 9 students still opt for a foreign language?

While a foreign language has not been dumped altogether, it can be taught only within the compulsory three-language structure if the other two languages are native Indian languages.

indianexpress.com

 

[Sushubh]

CBSE introduces 3-language rule mid-session | ‘Children being treated like guinea pigs’: Delhi schools flag confusion

Principals warn of disruption, possible job losses for foreign language teachers, and lack of clarity on implementation

indianexpress.com

 

[Navjot Singh]

CBSE leaves Hindi out of R3 language list; educationists decode what it means

CBSE policy: CBSE’s revised three-language framework sparked debate after Hindi and Sanskrit were excluded from the R3 list. Educationists and schools warned the move could limit language choices, weaken languages and deepen concerns over imposition.

www.deccanherald.com

What does CBSE want?

 

[Navjot Singh]

CBSE mandates 3-language policy for Class 9 students from July

The CBSE has mandated the study of three languages, including at least two native Indian languages, for Class 9 students starting July 1, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.

www.rediff.com

 

[Navjot Singh]

CBSE’s compulsory three-language policy for Classes 9 and 10 challenged in Supreme Court; petition warns of academic chaos

A major legal challenge has reached the Supreme Court against the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) decision to make a third language compulsory for students of Classes 9 and 10 from the 2026-27 academic session. According to a report by Live Law, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)...

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

They should have approached High court.

 

[Sushubh]

CBSE 'ignored' calls for regional trials before OSM rollout for Class 12 board exam evaluation

Evaluators are now saying the OSM introduced a completely alien workflow, produced shoddy answer-script scans and recorded marks incorrectly. | India News

www.hindustantimes.com

 

[Sushubh]

‘Make reels, back OSM, don't panic’: Schools get script from CBSE amid backlash

A document titled “Material for Principals” included scripts of what to read out. At one point, it urged principals to describe the board as “highly proactive". | India News

www.hindustantimes.com

 

[Sushubh]

CBSE relaxed norms for OSM in third tender after no luck in previous rounds

The third tender was issued in August 2025, at which point a mere six months remained before the system was deployed at national scale for Class 12 exams. | India News

www.hindustantimes.com