India, April 4 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out its new curriculum, launching a phased implementation of the three-language formula from Class 6 and a two-level system of mathematics and science for Class 9 starting in the 2026-27 academic session.

While the three-language formula mandated under the new National Education Policy (NEP) will be implemented from 2026 for Class 6, the introduction of the two-level system of mandatory standard and optional advanced courses in mathematics and science will be done for Class 9.

Languages are organised through a structured three-language framework across stages: R1, R2 and R3. As per the recommendations of the new National Curriculum Framework (NCF), two of these...