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CBSE eases up on foreign language choice
Published 26 June 2026 ยท education
Synopsis CBSE students in Classes 7-9 who chose two foreign languages will now continue them until Class 10, easing concerns over the new three-language policy
Synopsis CBSE students in Classes 7-9 who chose two foreign languages will now continue them until Class 10, easing concerns over the new three-language policy. This change ensures continuity for current students, with the policy's stricter Indian language requirement applying prospectively from Class 6. The board will soon issue a formal notification clarifying this relief for lakhs of students and parents.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 4:58 PM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 6:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis CBSE students in Classes 7-9 who chose two foreign languages will now continue them until Class 10, easing concerns over the new three-language policy.
This change ensures continuity for current students, with the policy's stricter Indian language requirement applying prospectively from Class 6. The board will soon issue a formal notification clarifying this relief for lakhs of students and parents.