CBSE Three-Language Policy: Class 6 Students Get Relief On Third Language Requirement

Last Updated:September 28, 2026, 3:49 PM IST

CBSE Three-Language Policy: Class 6 students must study the third language but will be exempt from the Class 10 CBSE board exam in it.

SC extended relaxation to CBSE Class 6 students who are already studying two non-native languages. (File/Representative)

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the CBSE to extend to Class 6 students the same exemptions and relaxations currently available to students of Classes 7 and 8 under its newly introduced three-language policy.

Under the direction, Class 6 students will have to study the newly mandated third language but will be exempt from appearing for a CBSE Board examination in that language in Class 10, reported Times of India. The exemption is currently available to students in Classes 7 and 8.

The court also extended another relaxation to Class 6 students who are already studying two non-native languages. Such students will be allowed to continue with their existing language combination and take an additional Bharatiya Bhasha as their third language.

As a result, these students will not be required to drop or change either of their existing languages to accommodate the two regional languages prescribed under the new language policy.

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A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant had earlier asked the CBSE to explore whether some accommodation could be provided to Class 6 students for the current academic year, PTI reported.

The bench, comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, made the suggestion to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who sought an adjournment as Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, representing the matter, was unavailable.

“Consider Class 6 for this year… If they can be given some accommodation,” the bench, also comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.

“All of us would sit together and revert to your lordship,” the Solicitor General added.

Appearing for one of the petitioners, senior counsel urged the court not to allow further delays, pointing out that students would eventually have to appear for examinations and that the uncertainty was causing anxiety among parents.

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What exemptions did the Supreme Court direct the CBSE to give Class 6 students under the three-language policy?

The Supreme Court directed the CBSE to extend the same exemptions to Class 6 students that are available for Classes 7 and 8. Under this directive, Class 6 students must study the newly mandated third language but are exempt from taking a CBSE Board examination for it in Class 10.

How are Class 6 students studying two non-native languages affected by the new CBSE three-language policy?

Class 6 students who are already studying two non-native languages are permitted to continue with their existing language combination. They will take an additional Bharatiya Bhasha as their third language without needing to drop or change any of their current languages.

Which judicial bench heard the plea regarding the CBSE three-language policy reliefs for Class 6 students?

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, heard the matter and asked the CBSE to explore accommodations for Class 6 students.

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