CBSE clarified that the three-language policy will not affect students in Classes 7–9. It will be implemented from Class 6 onwards under NEP 2020. Existing students can continue their current language combinations without any midway change.

New Delhi: Students returning to schools after the summer break in July will not be forced into an abrupt language switch midway through their schooling, bringing major relief to CBSE students, parents, and schools across the country. As per a Times of India report, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has clarified that the three-language policy will be implemented gradually from Class 6 onwards and will not be applied retrospectively to students already in Classes 7, 8, and 9.

No Change for Students Already in Classes 7, 8, 9

As per the TOI report, students already studying in Classes 7, 8, and 9 will continue with their existing language combinations. Those who have opted for two foreign languages under the current CBSE system will be allowed to continue the same combination until they complete their Class 10 board examinations.

This means there will be no sudden replacement of foreign languages with Indian languages in higher classes. For instance, Class 7 students will continue under their current structure up to their 2030 board cycle, while Class 9 students will follow the same pattern up to 2028.