Supreme Court raises concerns over third language in Class XI curriculum

17 July,2026 08:52 AM IST |  New Delhi  |  Agencies

Union of India please don’t have a third language from Std XI level. It would unnecessarily increase the stress level of students

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The Supreme Court on Thursday voiced concern over the introduction of a third language in Std XI under the CBSE curriculum, observing it would increase the stress level of students.

"Union of India please don't have a third language from Std XI level. It would unnecessarily increase the stress level of students. If you want to introduce a new language, then please do it at Std V or Std VI level. Std XI is full of stress," Justice Nagarathna told the counsel, appearing for the Centre, and asked her to convey the feeling of the court to the government.

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