In Chandigarh, several private schools are proactively restructuring their middle school curriculums to align with the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) upcoming three-language mandate, as outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This policy will require students in Class 9 to study three languages, at least two of which must be native Indian languages. To prepare students in Classes 7 and 8, many schools are encouraging the replacement of foreign languages such as French and German with Hindi, Sanskrit, or Punjabi. This shift aims to prevent academic distress that could arise from abruptly introducing new languages at the secondary level. However, the implementation of this mandate faces challenges, including a pending legal challenge in the Supreme Court that questions the feasibility of such a sudden transition. HS Mamik, chairman of Vivek High School, emphasized that these changes cannot be enforced immediately, especially since academic calendars are already set. Meanwhile, government-run schools are dealing with significant teacher shortages, complicating their ability to expand language offerings effectively. As a result, many institutions are adopting a cautious approach, awaiting judicial rulings or further guidance from the CBSE during the summer break.