In response to queries regarding the implementation of the 'three-language formula' at school level under the new National Education Policy (NEP), the Union Ministry of Education clarified that the idea is not about imposition of language but rather promotion of different languages including Indian languages.

While the case is still pending before the Supreme Court in regard to the issue, the ministry filed an affidavit on Monday, where it informed its stand. According to the New National Education Policy, the Ministry recommends learning three languages in schools where two languages shall be Indian languages. This new policy is now implemented in schools.

The CBSE has informed the schools what should be done. The scheme would be implemented from classes 6 to 10. However, for the students who are currently studying in class 10, there are some exceptions. These students won't need to learn the third language nor will take any board examination in respect of it. Students of classes 7, 8, and 9 would have to learn the third language, however, there would not be any board examination in respect of it when they will be studying in class 10.

Assessment for this will be conducted internally at the school level. Conversely, students currently in Class 6 will be required to both study a third language and take a board examination for it when they reach Class 10.

In the affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the Ministry stated that extensive public consultations were held during the formulation of the NEP.

In response to queries regarding the implementation of the 'three-language formula' at school level under the new National Education Policy (NEP), the Union Ministry of Education clarified that the idea is not about imposition of language but rather promotion of different languages including Indian languages.

While the case is still pending before the Supreme Court in regard to the issue, the ministry filed an affidavit on Monday, where it informed its stand. According to the New National Education Policy, the Ministry recommends learning three languages in schools where two languages shall be Indian languages. This new policy is now implemented in schools.

The CBSE has informed the schools what should be done. The scheme would be implemented from classes 6 to 10. However, for the students who are currently studying in class 10, there are some exceptions. These students won't need to learn the third language nor will take any board examination in respect of it. Students of classes 7, 8, and 9 would have to learn the third language, however, there would not be any board examination in respect of it when they will be studying in class 10.

Assessment for this will be conducted internally at the school level. Conversely, students currently in Class 6 will be required to both study a third language and take a board examination for it when they reach Class 10.

In the affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the Ministry stated that extensive public consultations were held during the formulation of the NEP.