New Delhi: In a major step towards reshaping school education, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced sweeping curriculum reforms that will significantly impact students across the country.
Starting from Class 6, students will now be required to study three languages, a move that will continue up to Class 10. The Class 10 board exams will also include all three languages, marking a major departure from the current two-language system. This reform is in line with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020.
Adding to the transformation, vocational education, physical education, and arts have been made compulsory for Classes 9 and 10, aiming to promote practical skills along with academic learning.
The new system will be implemented for students entering Class 9 in the 2026–27 academic year, who will be the first to appear for the revamped board exams in 2028.
CBSE has also restructured language learning into three levels, beginning from Class 6. The complete rollout of the three-language formula and the fully revised examination pattern is expected by 2031, when this batch takes their board exams.
With these changes, CBSE is pushing towards a more holistic, skill-oriented, and future-ready education system for students in India.
