The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has set the educational landscape abuzz with a pivotal shift in its language curriculum. In a move that balances global aspirations with cultural preservation, the board has clarified the positioning of foreign languages like French and German within the three-language formula, sparking a renewed conversation on what it means to be a “global citizen” in an Indian classroom.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce a third language option for Class 6 students, in addition to two Indian languages, starting from the 2026-27 academic session. English will be classified as a “foreign” language, with the National Education Policy (NEP) requiring at least two of the three languages to be native to India, reported Indian Express.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to introduce open-book assessments (OBAs) for Class 9 students starting in the 2026-27 academic session. The board’s Governing Body approved this decision in June after a pilot study examined the feasibility and acceptance of this format in schools.
