The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday directed schools to implement the third language (R3) in Class 6 within seven days. As per the CBSE curriculum for 2026-27, two of the three
languages taught from Grade 6 must be native to India, with options including those listed in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.
However, in the absence of textbooks, CBSE has instructed schools to begin teaching using locally available books and material. The move has triggered mixed reactions on X, with some users opposing the scheme and others supporting it.
“Not sure what is making the thinkers drafting curriculum in NCERT to force 3rd language. Cant they understand many children may go in to distress by having additional burden. When need arises everyone can learn required language. Its worrisome thinking,” wrote one X user.
Another user posted: “The biggest mistake I made as a parent is put my kids in a CBSE school. CBSE is a politicised board pushing an agenda instead of education. Better to stick to state syllabus.”
#threelanguageformula Not sure what is making the thinkers drafting curriculam in NCERT to force 3rd language. Cant they understand many children may go in to distress by having additional burden. When need arises everyone can learn required language. Its worrisome thinking..
— K Venugopal (@venu65gopal) April 4, 2026
The biggest mistake I made as a parent is put my kids in a CBSE school. CBSE is a politicised board pushing an agenda instead of education. Better to stick to state syllabus. https://t.co/cMUtbdNL4i
— nutanc (@nutanc) April 10, 2026
‘Best Stroke In India’s Education System’
Parents in favour of the move argue that the policy can offer more choice and flexibility.
“Children deserve flexibility and options. 3 language formula is fine. However, board exam should be for 2 languages only. 3rd language should be from class 4 to 8,” suggested one parent.
Another user hailed the decision, saying: “CBSE’s 3-Language Rule is the BEST stroke in India’s education system! From 2026-27, every Class 6 student MUST study 3 languages till Class 10 at least 2 Indian ones. Real multilingualism, stronger roots & sharper minds! Game-changer for our kids #CBSE #NEP2020 #EducationReform.”
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Children deserve flexibility and options. 3 language formula is fine. However, board exam should be for 2 languages only. 3rd language should be from class 4 to 8.
1st: English or any Indian language
2nd: Any language including foreign languages
3rd: same as 2nd#CBSElanguage— Tapas (@TapasBaripada) April 5, 2026
CBSE’s 3-Language Rule is the BEST stroke in India’s education system! From 2026-27, every Class 6 student MUST study 3 languages till Class 10 at least 2 Indian ones. Real multilingualism, stronger roots & sharper minds! Game-changer for our kids #CBSE #NEP2020 #EducationReform
— Nikshith (@itsnikshith) April 10, 2026
CBSE has also instructed schools to finalise their chosen R3 language(s) and update the details on the OASIS portal. “Schools are required to finalise and notify their respective Regional Offices of their chosen R3 language(s), and also update the same in the OASIS. It is further informed that only those R3 languages which are introduced in Class VI by a school will be available as options in Classes IX and X for that school,” the CBSE circular stated.
