Centre seeks Supreme Court clarity on three-language formula implementation

The Centre has approached the Supreme Court seeking clarification on the implementation of the three-language formula, particularly regarding the classification of English as a native language under current CBSE guidelines.

Under existing Central Board of Secondary Education rules, students in Classes 7 to 9 have been granted exemptions from the three-language requirement. However, the current batch of Class 6 students faces full implementation of the policy, which would mandate a third language Board examination by 2031.

Government representatives indicated before the court that relief measures for Class 6 students would be expedited. The three-language formula, a cornerstone of India's educational policy, aims to promote linguistic diversity while maintaining academic standards across the country's school system.

The matter remains under judicial consideration as the government navigates concerns about the practical implications of the policy's rollout. Educational stakeholders have been closely monitoring developments as the Centre seeks to balance linguistic objectives with student welfare considerations.