CBSE makes third language compulsory for classes 9-10 from July 1

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made the study of three languages compulsory for class 9 and 10 students from July 1. At least two of the languages must be native Indian languages. Students can study a foreign language as the third language only if the other two languages are native Indian languages. No board examination will be conducted for the third language at the class 10 level, with assessments being entirely school-based and internal.