Class 9 and 10 students must clear internal assessment by 2027-28 in third language to pass: CBSE
The CBSE has mandated that students must clear an internal assessment in a third language to pass Class 10 starting from the 2027-28 academic year. This policy is part of a broader three-language formula being implemented across secondary education.
Why it matters
Changes to national education policy impact millions of students and reflect ongoing debates regarding language instruction and curriculum standards.
While third language (R3) will not be part of the board exam for students who enter Class 10 from 2027-28, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has stated in its latest circular that students "must clear the school-based R3 assessment” in Class 10 to be awarded the Secondary School Examination Pass Certificate.
This means that if students do not clear the internal assessment in their crucial board year, schools will be required to reassess unsuccessful students before the final results are declared, the circular dated July 10 stated.
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It further stated that if a Class 9 student fails to qualify in the school-based R3 assessment, they will still be promoted to Class 10 for the 2027-28 academic year. However, they must clear the pending Class 9 R3 assessment while studying in Class 10.
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