CBSE says no to Class 6 exemption from 3-language rule; SC suggests 2027 rollout
The CBSE opposed a one-time exemption from its three-language rule for Class 6 students. The Supreme Court suggested a January 2027 rollout and sought a response.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) informed the Supreme Court that it cannot provide a one-time exemption from its three-language rule for students currently in Class 6, arguing that it would disrupt the implementation of the language framework and create learning gaps. The court, however, suggested that mandatory implementation for Class 6 could begin from January 2027, while allowing current batch students to voluntarily opt for the third language in the meantime.
Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana emphasized the need to give students, families, and schools time to adjust to the policy. The CBSE stated that the policy was conceived in 2020 and implemented this year, and that starting from 2027 would give everyone time to adapt.
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