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No board exam for R3; here’s how assessment will work

No board exam for R3; here’s how assessment will work

The CBSE has issued detailed guidelines for implementing the three-language scheme under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 from the 2026-27 academic session. The board has clarified that the third language (R3) will be assessed only through school-based internal assessments, with no Board exam Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

CBSE relaxes three language policy for Class 7, 8, 9; allows two foreign language options

CBSE relaxes three language policy for Class 7, 8, 9; allows two foreign language options

The current batches of Classes 7, 8, and 9 who have already taken two foreign languages would continue with the same with one additional native Indian Language (Bhartiya Bhasha), revised guidelines issued by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) said. In a circular issued in May, CBSE had stated that students in Class 9 too will have to adopt three language policy where two of three languages they learn should be native to India. Following this, parents of students who were learning foreign languages like French, German, Japanese, Spanish and so on and were asked to switch mid session had protested at the abrupt switch. Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan had stated last week that students in Class 7, 8, 9 who have taken foreign languages could continue their studies in their respective selected options. The current batch of Class 10 will not have to follow the new language policy, the education board stated. The current batches studying in Class 7, 8, 9 would not be required to give board examination in third language …

UGC clears three foreign universities to begin intake process: Where will they set up their campuses & more

UGC clears three foreign universities to begin intake process: Where will they set up their campuses & more

The University Grants Commission (UGC) cleared three foreign universities to establish campuses in India, the Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday. to strengthen the country’s bid to become a global education hub under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the ministry said. Which three foreign universities will set up campuses in India? Where? According to the Education Ministry, two UK universities and one Australian university were granted Letters of Approval (LoAs) on Tuesday: University of Bristol, United Kingdom University of York, United Kingdom University of New South Wales, Australia Both the UK universities will set up campuses in Mumbai, while the Australian university will establish its campus in Bengaluru. ‘Important step in NEP 2020’: Dharmendra Pradhan Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the upcoming campuses of the three universities will mark an important step in advancing the internationalisation of the education vision outlined in NEP 2020. He said these universities were aligned with two of India’s most dynamic knowledge, technology, and innovation hotspots, and with Bengaluru, which was the new Silicon Valley of the …

Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on CBSE’s three-language policy for Class 9 students

Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on CBSE’s three-language policy for Class 9 students

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine the validity of the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) revised three-language formula for Class 9 students. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi, issued notices to the Centre, the Central Board of Secondary Education and the National Council of Educational Research and Training seeking detailed responses on the matter, reported the IANS. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

What is CBSE’s three-language formula for Class 9: All you need to know

What is CBSE’s three-language formula for Class 9: All you need to know

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has notified the implementation of the three-language formula for all students of Class 9. Under this, the students will learn a total of three languages, out of which two must be native to India. The three-language formula will be rolled out in the 2026-27 academic session and classes will start from July 1. Why three-language formula? According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 an “early implementation of the three-language formula to promote multilingualism” from the school level. It states that three-language formula will continue to be implemented “while keeping in mind the constitutional provisions, aspirations of the people, regions, and the Union, and the need to promote multilingualism as well as promote national unity”. This applies to both government and private schools. Who chooses the third language? According to the NEP, there will be greater flexibility in the three-language formula, and no language will be imposed on any state. The policy states that the three languages learned by children will be the choices of states, regions, and …

NCTE wants school education dept’s presence in key panel | India News

NCTE wants school education dept’s presence in key panel | India News

2 min readNew DelhiMar 13, 2026 02:25 AM IST The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is learnt to have told a joint committee of Parliament that the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) should have a presence in the higher education commission that will be set up under the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill. The NCTE is learnt to have suggested that the DoSEL’s role be defined in VBSA, since the Department is a major stakeholder in teacher education. A 31-member joint panel of Parliament, which is considering the Bill, met representatives of the NCTE, the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the Council of Architecture Thursday. The Bill, introduced in the winter session of Parliament and then referred to the committee, effectively seeks to merge the UGC, NCTE, and AICTE, and set up an umbrella body with three councils that will perform regulatory, standard-setting, and accreditation functions for higher education. The Bill is in line with the NEP 2020, which recommends a single higher …

Dharmendra Pradhan Holds Talks With Founders Of Startups Using AI In Education | Education and Career News

Dharmendra Pradhan Holds Talks With Founders Of Startups Using AI In Education | Education and Career News

Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 22:22 IST The roundtable discussion was part of a series of initiatives by the Ministry of Education to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The participant startups included Arivihan, Fermi AI, Khare.AI, Seekho, SpeakX, SuperKalam, SuperNova, Vedantu , ConveGenius, and Virohan. (Dharmendra Pradhan/X) Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit, Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday held a meeting with founders of 10 new-age startups at IIT Delhi to discuss how AI can be leveraged to transform India’s education system, aligning with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. According to an official statement, the roundtable discussion was part of a series of initiatives by the Ministry of Education to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The participant startups included Arivihan, Fermi AI, Khare.AI, Seekho, SpeakX, SuperKalam, SuperNova, Vedantu , ConveGenius, and Virohan. “The insights from the Roundtable will inform policy and ecosystem deliberations at the India AI Impact Summit, with a focus on responsible AI adoption, safeguards, and pathways for scaling impact across sectors, …

CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bharadwaj: ‘First exam mandatory, attempt second only if improvement required’ | Education News

CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bharadwaj: ‘First exam mandatory, attempt second only if improvement required’ | Education News

3 min readNew DelhiFeb 9, 2026 04:12 AM IST As the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) prepares to introduce the two-exam system for Class 10 students in 2026, the move aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has raised questions among students, parents, and schools about structure, eligibility, flexibility, and evaluation. CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bharadwaj answers frequently raised questions around the issue: How will the two Class 10 Board exam sessions be structured? CBSE will conduct two Board examinations for Class 10 in 2026 — the first from February 17 to March 9, and the second from May 15 to June 1, both to be conducted on the same syllabus. It is mandatory for students to appear in the first examination. The second exam is intended as an opportunity to improve performance in the first attempt. CBSE advises students to prepare seriously for the first and not assume that the second attempt will be a fallback. Is the second exam mandatory, or optional? Which marks will be considered final? The second …

CBSE board exam date sheet OUT: Class 10 and Class 12 exams to commence from February 17, 2026 – check details

CBSE board exam date sheet OUT: Class 10 and Class 12 exams to commence from February 17, 2026 – check details

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday announced that the examinations of both Class X and XII in 2026 will commence from 17.02.2026. In 2026, CBSE will conduct two Board examinations for Class X as per the recommendations made in NEP-2020. Here’s what CBSE said For the first time, the date sheets have been issued nearly 110 days before the start of the examinations. This could have been possible because of the timely submission of the LOC by the schools. An early release of the date sheet will have the following benefits:- Students will be able to start their examination preparations well in advance, which will help them overcome examination anxiety and improve their performance in the examinations. “To ensure that the JEE (Main) and CBSE examinations of the students do not coincide, NTA will require the Registration number of the student of Class XI to be filled in the JEE (Main) application. Accordingly, all the schools are requested to provide the registration number of Class XI to their students applying for JEE(Main),” …

‘Outcome of determination, discipline and hard work’: PM Modi extends congratulations to CBSE class 10th, 12th students

‘Outcome of determination, discipline and hard work’: PM Modi extends congratulations to CBSE class 10th, 12th students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended congratulations to CBSE class 10th, 12th students on the announcement of their board exam results. “Heartiest congratulations to everyone who has cleared the CBSE Class XII and X examinations! This is the outcome of your determination, discipline and hard work,” said PM Modi in a post on X. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the results of the Class 10th and 12th examinations on Tuesday. The CBSE class 10th examination was conducted between February 15 to March 18. Also Read | CBSE Board 10th Result 2025 LIVE: Class 10 scores OUT, 94% students pass Further stating that today is also a day to acknowledge the role played by parents, teachers and all others who have contributed to this feat, Modi added, “Wishing Exam Warriors great success in all the opportunities that lie ahead!” “To those who feel slightly dejected at their scores, I want to tell them: one exam can never define you. Your journey is much bigger and your strengths go far beyond the mark …