CBSE Third Language: Board Directs Schools To Comply With R3 Model Within 7 Days Despite Unavailability Of Text Books

CBSE Third Language: The Central Board of Secondary Education has issued an urgent notice directing all schools to follow the third language model within 7 days in Class VI. The announcement came as part of the Circular No. Acad-17/2026 dated April 9, 2026, in line with the revised Scheme of Studies for the academic session 2026–27. 

Calling the move "urgent and mandatory", the Board has directed all schools to start with the r3 model immediately, even if the textbooks are not available. The structure of the R1, R2, and R3 models was proposed by the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE-2023). It aims to enhance linguistic skills, cultural understanding, and national integration among students by helping them learn different Indian languages. 

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CBSE Third Language: Immediate Implementation Ordered

According to the circular, the Board has asked schools not to wait for the official textbooks to be available for the implementation of the third language model. However, schools are directed to start teaching R3 from Class 6 immediately, using locally available books/materials," the circular said. The official textbooks will be made available shortly. 

Furthermore, the board has also said that the schools must formally notify their chosen third language on the OASIS portal, adding that the rollout will be monitored by regional offices.

CBSE Third Language: Monitoring By Regional Offices

The Board has instructed its Regional Office Officers to keep track of the compliance of the R3 model in the schools. The officials will soon gather information about the third language taught in Class VI. The Board reiterates that all schools must follow the necessary protocols to implement this model.  

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CBSE Third Language: Language Options Limited

While implementing the new curriculum, the Board has notified that only these languages introduced at the Class VI level will be available as options in Classes IX and X in the same school. This restriction will somehow be changed in due course. 

The official circular is provided below. Download it and read thoroughly for insights. 

17_Circular_2026.pdf