CBSE defends three-language policy in SC, says nearly half of affiliated schools meet norms | TheBriefWire
CBSE defends three-language policy in SC, says nearly half of affiliated schools meet norms
Published 14 July 2026 ยท india
CBSE has defended its three-language policy before the Supreme Court, stating that 47.3% of its affiliated schools already offer two or more Indian languages in
CBSE has defended its three-language policy before the Supreme Court, stating that 47.3% of its affiliated schools already offer two or more Indian languages in Class 9, while 99.19% have at least one Indian-language teacher. As the court hears challenges to the policy, CBSE and NCERT have maintained that implementation measures, textbooks and transition support are already in place.
Published: July 14, 2026 โข 10:27 AM IST ยท Updated: July 14, 2026 โข 11:33 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
CBSE has defended its three-language policy before the Supreme Court, stating that 47.3% of its affiliated schools already offer two or more Indian languages in Class 9, while 99.19% have at least one Indian-language teacher.
As the court hears challenges to the policy, CBSE and NCERT have maintained that implementation measures, textbooks and transition support are already in place.