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Supreme Court reviews CBSE policies and procedures

Overview

The Supreme Court of India continues to address legal challenges involving the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), specifically regarding examination procedures and the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020.

Regarding the three-language policy, which requires Class 9 students to study three languages including at least two native Indian languages, the Indian government informed the Court that it is developing an implementation roadmap. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati stated the Centre is addressing concerns regarding teacher availability, textbooks, and language choices to align with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023. Chief Justice Surya Kant previously noted that while promoting Indian languages is laudable, the policy must be streamlined to avoid placing undue pressure on students or creating impediments due to inadequate infrastructure.

In recent proceedings, the Court considered a one-time exemption for current Class 6 students from the three-language formula requirement, which would otherwise mandate a third-language Board examination in Class 10. Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta stated the government will consult officials regarding this potential relief. The Court also addressed the classification of English, following petitioners' requests to treat it as a non-native or foreign language, while the Centre expressed concerns regarding its treatment as an indigenous language.

In a separate matter, the Supreme Court declined a plea to reopen the re-evaluation portal for Class 12 examination answer sheets. Students had challenged the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, alleging that digital scanning led to irregularities. The Chief Justice refused the request, remarking, “If you don’t use the bus, you miss the bus.”

Administratively, the CBSE has notified affiliated schools that registration for Classes 9 and 11, and the submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) for Classes 10 and 12, will commence shortly. The board has urged schools to verify student details to prevent errors seen in previous cycles.

Entities

Central Board of Secondary Education · Supreme Court of India · Surya Kant · National Education Policy 2020 · Tushar Mehta

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Supreme Court considers language policy relief for CBSE students

    The Indian Supreme Court is weighing a one-time exemption for Class 6 students regarding the three-language formula, while CBSE prepares for upcoming Class 10 and 12 candidate registrations.

  2. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    India government develops roadmap for CBSE three-language policy

    The Indian government is working on an implementation plan for the CBSE's three-language policy for Class 9, addressing Supreme Court concerns regarding teacher availability and student pressure.

  3. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Supreme Court declines plea to reopen CBSE re-evaluation portal

    The Supreme Court of India declined to reopen the CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation portal, rejecting student claims of irregularities in the digital On-Screen Marking system.

  4. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Supreme Court questions CBSE three-language policy implementation

    The Supreme Court of India is reviewing challenges to the CBSE three-language policy, citing concerns over teacher shortages, lack of textbooks, and the academic burden on Class 9 students.

Sources

bardzofajnie.pl · deccanchronicle.com · madhyamamonline.com · mokokchungtimes.com · newindianexpress.com · news.abplive.com · news18.com · odishabytes.com · samacharnama.com · scroll.in · siasat.com · thecsrjournal.in · timesnownews.com

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