New Delhi:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced major changes in the language scheme for Classes 9 and 10 from the academic session 2026-27 onwards. In a circular issued on May 15, 2026, the board said the revised structure has been aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.
According to the notification, the study of three languages, R1, R2, and R3, will become compulsory for students of Class 9 and 10 from July 1, 2026. The board has also clarified that at least two of these languages must be native Indian languages.
CBSE Revises Language Scheme for Classes 9 and 10
The board stated that the decision was taken after reviewing the recently released NCERT syllabus for Class 9 and 10 for the 2026-27 academic year. The current academic session has already started in April 2026, but CBSE said a transitional approach will be followed for implementation.
Under the revised language policy, students who wish to study a foreign language may choose it only if the other two selected languages are native Indian languages. Foreign languages may also be studied as an additional fourth language.
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