Supreme Court Criticises CBSE Over Three-Language Rule for Class 6

The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for refusing to exempt Class 6 students from the three-language policy this year. The court indicated that the policy should be introduced from early 2027 to allow students and schools to adjust.

CBSE intends to enforce the three-language policy for Class 6 starting this academic year. However, the Supreme Court expressed concerns about the immediate implementation, suggesting a phased approach beginning in 2027. Experts have warned that exempting current Class 6 students from the foundational stage of the policy could disrupt learning continuity in Classes 7 and 8. They also cautioned that granting relaxation to the present batch might create a precedent, leading to indefinite delays in the policy's full implementation.