CBSE has directed all affiliated schools to implement the third language (R3) in Class 6 within 7 days. The move follows NCFSE-2023 guidelines to promote multilingualism and must be adopted from the 2026–27 session.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an urgent directive to all affiliated schools to implement the third language (R3) in Class VI within seven days. The instruction comes as part of Circular No. Acad-17/2026 dated April 9, 2026, in line with the revised Scheme of Studies for the academic session 2026–27.

The move follows the recommendations of the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE-2023), which emphasises multilingualism and proposes the R1, R2, R3 model. The framework aims to strengthen linguistic skills, cultural understanding, and national integration among students by encouraging the learning of multiple Indian languages.

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Immediate rollout mandated