CBSE Introduces Compulsory Third Language for Class 10 Board Exams by 2031
CBSE to Make Third Language Compulsory in Class 10 Board Exams by 2031
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will implement a compulsory third language for Class 10 board exams by 2031, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Starting from the 2026-27 academic year, Class 6 students will learn three languages, while additional curriculum changes include mandatory art and vocational education in higher classes.
- 01CBSE makes third language compulsory for Class 10 board exams starting 2031.
- 02Class 6 students will begin learning three languages from the 2026-27 academic year.
- 03Art, vocational studies, and physical education will become mandatory in classes 9 and 10.
- 04Math and Science will be offered at two levels for Class 9 students.
- 05Computational thinking and artificial intelligence will be introduced as compulsory subjects by 2029.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced significant changes to its curriculum, making the third language compulsory for Class 10 board exams starting in 2031. This initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which mandates that every student learn three languages by Class 10. Beginning in the 2026-27 academic year, Class 6 students will learn two Indian languages and one foreign language. However, there are concerns about students' ability to fulfill the requirement of learning two Indian languages, especially as English is often classified as a foreign language. Additionally, CBSE plans to make art education, vocational education, and physical education mandatory for classes 9 and 10, while computational thinking and artificial intelligence will be added as compulsory subjects by 2029. Changes in assessment for Class 9 will also allow students to choose between two levels of Math and Science, helping to identify their aptitude levels. CBSE aims to provide resources for the new curriculum online soon.
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This change will affect students across CBSE-affiliated schools, shaping their language skills and educational focus.
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