Sarthak Sidhant, a 17-year-old student from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), is testifying today before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education regarding his allegations against CBSE. Sidhant claims that the board manipulated tender documents to favor Coempt EduTeck Private Limited, a Hyderabad-based company, by modifying eligibility and technical requirements in three successive tender rounds. He highlighted specific discrepancies, such as the removal of clauses related to ‘poor performance’ and changes to blacklisting criteria. CBSE has denied these allegations. In addition to addressing Sidhant's claims, the committee will discuss the controversial rollout of the Three-Language Formula, which mandates that students in Class 9 learn three languages, including two Indian languages and one foreign language. This policy has faced criticism for its abrupt implementation, raising concerns among students, parents, and educators about its feasibility.