CBSE Adds Maithili to Class 9 Curriculum, Welcomed by Bihar CM
CBSE introduces Maithili in class 9 curriculum under NEP 2020, Bihar CM welcomes move
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce Maithili in the Class 9 curriculum starting the 2026-27 academic session as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary praised this decision, emphasizing the importance of regional languages in education.
- 01CBSE's introduction of Maithili aligns with the NEP 2020's focus on multilingual education.
- 02The three-language policy mandates students to study at least two Indian languages.
- 03Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary highlighted the cultural significance of Maithili in education.
- 04Maithili is recognized in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution and is spoken in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Nepal.
- 05Students in Class 10 will not have to take a separate board exam for the third language.
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In a significant advancement for multilingual education, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the inclusion of Maithili in the Class 9 curriculum, effective from the 2026-27 academic session. This decision is part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to promote regional languages in school education. The introduction of Maithili follows the implementation of the three-language policy for Classes 9 and 10, requiring students to learn three languages, including at least two Indian languages. Bihar's Chief Minister, Samrat Chaudhary, welcomed this initiative, stating it is a historic step towards empowering regional languages and preserving cultural heritage. He emphasized that this move would help students connect with their roots while fostering the learning of Maithili. Furthermore, CBSE clarified that while the third language will be compulsory from Class 9, students will not need to take a separate board exam for it in Class 10. The inclusion of Maithili reflects a broader commitment to linguistic diversity in education.
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The introduction of Maithili in the curriculum will enhance the educational experience for students in Bihar and promote cultural heritage.
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