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Education
Supreme Court Grants Relief on CBSE Class‑6 Third Language Rule
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 12:37 AM
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The Supreme Court has issued a relief order concerning the third‑language requirement for CBSE class‑6 students, easing the burden on schools and learners.
The Supreme Court of India has passed a relief order addressing the third‑language rule that had been imposed on CBSE class‑6 students. The decision is expected to simplify the curriculum requirements for schools across the country.
Under the previous directive, students were required to study a third language in addition to their primary subjects. The Court’s ruling removes or modifies this mandate, thereby reducing the academic load for young learners.
Educational authorities and parents have welcomed the move, citing the benefits of a less congested syllabus for the sixth‑grade cohort. The Court’s order will be implemented in the upcoming academic cycle.
The relief is part of an ongoing review of CBSE’s language policies, aimed at ensuring a balanced and manageable curriculum for students at the foundational level.
Under the previous directive, students were required to study a third language in addition to their primary subjects. The Court’s ruling removes or modifies this mandate, thereby reducing the academic load for young learners.
Educational authorities and parents have welcomed the move, citing the benefits of a less congested syllabus for the sixth‑grade cohort. The Court’s order will be implemented in the upcoming academic cycle.
The relief is part of an ongoing review of CBSE’s language policies, aimed at ensuring a balanced and manageable curriculum for students at the foundational level.