CBSE exempts current Class 10 students from three-language policy, issues fresh guidelines

Updated On: 30 June, 2026 08:46 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

CBSE has issued fresh guidelines on its three-language policy, exempting the current Class 10 batch from the revised rules. As a one-time relaxation, current Class 9 students can study two foreign languages and one Indian language without a third-language board exam in Class 10

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday issued fresh guidelines for the implementation of its three-language policy, granting exemption to the current batch of Std X students from studying three languages.

As a one-time relaxation to Std IX students, the CBSE clarified that the current batch will have to study three languages, but they can study two foreign languages and one Indian language.