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CBSE three-language rule: Third language now mandatory for classes 9–10, but no board exam for R3. Check all key announcements

The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced that the study of three languages will become compulsory for students in Classes 9 and 10 from 1 July 2026.

The move aligns with the recommendations of the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.

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