India, April 3 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday rolled out major reforms in its scheme of studies, announcing a phased implementation of the three-language formula - from Class 6 in 2026-27 and set to become fully operational up to Class 10 by 2030-31 - and the introduction of a two-level system of mandatory standard and optional advanced courses in mathematics and science for Class 9 starting in the 2026-27 academic session.

In addition, Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence (CT and AI) is likely to be phased in from the 2027-28 academic session and become compulsorily assessed in board examinations from 2029, said CBSE Chairperson Rahul Singh.

The changes operationalise ideas first mooted as ...