Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education, or CBSE, has made the study of three languages mandatory for students of Class IX, starting from 1st July 2026.

However, it clarified that there will be no Board examination for the third language (R3) in Class X. According to a circular issued on 15th May, at least two of the three languages must be native Indian languages.

This move aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023, reflecting the government's push to strengthen multilingual education across the country.

The three-language framework will be divided as R1, R2, and R3. While R1 and R2 will generally include English, Hindi, or other Indian native...