'To What Extent Can English…': SC Questions Use of Term ‘Native’ in CBSE's Three-Language Policy
The bench said CBSE should address teacher and material shortages and consider delaying the rollout for current Class 6 students.
- On Thursday, the Supreme Court urged the Central Board of Secondary Education to resolve implementation challenges with its three-language policy, emphasizing that "we don't want the children to come under any pressure."
- The policy, effective July 1, 2026, aligns with the National Education Policy 2020. Justice Joymalya Bagchi criticized the term "native," stating it has "a colonial connotation" and should be replaced with "indigenous."
- Despite the CBSE providing 23 language options, a parliamentary panel noted schools lack sufficient staff and materials. The bench suggested reconsidering the starting grade, stating, "You can introduce it from next year."
- Counsel for the board agreed to seek instructions on the court's suggestions while the bench posted the matter for further hearing after 10 days. The CBSE confirmed no board examinations will be conducted for the third language at Class 10 level.
- As the court explored potentially granting relief to Class 6 students, the CBSE continues requiring schools to update language offerings on the OASIS portal, aiming to support students in the "best possible manner.
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Protect children from pressure: SC on CBSE 3-Language rule
New Delhi: Observing that children should not come under any kind of pressure, the Supreme Court on Thursday, August 20, stressed the need to find a solution to issues arising out of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) policy mandating the study of three languages by Class 9 students. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana observed that there was nothing wrong in introducing the policy, but the …
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Supreme Court has raised questions about the implementation of the CBSE's three-language policy and the lack of resources. The court has given the CBSE time to respond to its concerns. The next hearing in the case will be held in 10 days. The petitions filed in the Supreme Court state that this policy has suddenly created a problem for millions of students in learning new langua…
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