The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has announced that, starting from the 2026–27 academic year, every Kendriya Vidyalaya must offer at least one Sanskrit section in Classes 6 and 9. This directive is part of the implementation of the three-language policy in KVS schools.
Under the revised language structure, Hindi will remain the first language and English the second language. For the third language, students must choose either Sanskrit or the local language of the respective state, provided that language is listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. Students retain the freedom to select between Sanskrit and the regional language based on their preference.
A senior KVS official clarified that the requirement to maintain at least one Sanskrit section in every school is intended to support the education of children of Central government employees, who are frequently transferred across different regions of the country.
For schools with a single section per class, separate batches for Sanskrit and the local language may be formed if at least 15 students opt for each language. In schools with two sections, one section may offer Sanskrit while the other offers the local language. In schools with three sections, principals may allocate sections based on student strength, but at least one section must offer Sanskrit. Students choosing the same third language will be grouped together to ensure smooth classroom instruction.
In a related development, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made it mandatory for Class 9 students to study three languages, including two Indian languages, effective from 1 July. This CBSE guideline aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.
Source: EduSaint
