Mumbai: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a revised curriculum framework to be implemented in phases from the 2026–27 academic session. The key changes include the rollout of the three-language policy from Class 6—set to be fully implemented by 2030 and the introduction of a two-level system for mathematics and science in Class 9.
Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP), the framework mandates that students from Class 6 study three languages, with at least two being Indian languages, as recommended by the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). The move aims to strengthen multilingual learning in schools.
According to a senior CBSE official, languages will be structured into three categories—R1, R2 and R3. R1 will be the student’s primary or strongest language, studied at an advanced level, while R2 will be a second language studied at a different proficiency level. The third language (R3) will become compulsory from Class 6 starting in 2026–27 and will be extended to Class 10 by 2030–31. During this transition, students will be required to study and pass a third language as part of their secondary education.
The board has also expanded its language offerings, introducing Dogri, Maithili, Konkani and Santhali as subjects in Class 9. With this addition, CBSE will now offer all 22 scheduled Indian languages.
Flexibility will be provided in specific cases, such as for students transferring from international schools where a third language may not be available. Such students may be granted exemptions under existing norms but will still be required to meet the overall subject criteria.
In a parallel reform, CBSE will introduce a two-tier system in mathematics and science for Class 9 from the 2026–27 academic session. All students will study the standard syllabus and appear for a compulsory three-hour examination carrying 80 marks.
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Students seeking advanced proficiency can opt for an additional paper in either or both subjects. This optional component will be a separate one-hour examination of 25 marks, designed to assess higher-order thinking skills and deeper conceptual understanding.
While the advanced paper is not mandatory, students scoring 50 per cent or above will have this qualification reflected separately in their mark sheets. These marks will not be included in the overall aggregate.
The first batch of students under this revised system will appear for their Class 10 board examinations in 2028.
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