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Centre seeks time on CBSE three-language Class 9 rule
The Hindu BusinessLine··3 Sept
The Centre told the Supreme Court it is working on suggestions for CBSE's three-language Class 9 policy. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati said CBSE is working out modalities and sought time. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant deferred the matter by a week. CBSE made three languages, including two native Indian languages, compulsory from July 1.
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What It Means For You
- Class 9 CBSE students remain under the July 1 three-language rule while modalities are still being worked out.
- Foreign languages may be taken only as the third language after two native Indian languages, or as a fourth language.
- CBSE said there will be no Class 10 board exam for the R3 language to reduce pressure.
What's Happening
- The court noted the Centre's submission and put the case off by a week.
- On August 20 the bench warned against pressure on children and asked for streamlined implementation.
- Notices went to the Centre, CBSE and NCERT after a May 27 plea challenging the policy.
What The Circular Requires
- A May 15 CBSE circular aligned the scheme of studies with NEP 2020 and the 2023 National Curriculum Framework.
- Until dedicated R3 textbooks exist, Class 9 students are to use Class 6 R3 textbooks of the chosen language.
- Schools were told to update R3 offerings for Classes 6 to 9 on the OASIS portal by June 30.
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