The Economic Times

CBSEs new language rule: What R1, R2, R3 mean, what changes from class 6, and why students must now pass all 3

The Central Board of Secondary Education is implementing a new three-language policy. This change, effective from the 2026-27 academic session, makes the third language compulsory from Class 6. Students in Classes 9 and 10 must pass all three languages for board exams. This initiative promotes multilingualism and cultural understanding across India.