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The Department of School Education and Literacy has launched the Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp in New Delhi to promote multilingual learning among school students. Launched by Secretary Sanjay Kumar, the programme aligns with nep 2020 and focuses on exposing students to Indian languages through school-based activities. It covers Classes 1 to 12 and includes Indian Sign Language. Officials said it aims to support language learning, cognitive development, and awareness of linguistic diversity across schools.

Starting July 1, 2026, CBSE mandates three languages for Class IX, with at least two being Indian. No board exam will be held for the third language in Class X; assessments will be school-based. This aligns with nep 2020 and NCF-SE 2023, ensuring smooth implementation with interim solutions for textbooks and teachers.

NTA chairperson Pradeep Kumar Joshi and other bureaucrats have been summoned for deliberations on May 21. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports will seek the views of top education ministry bureaucrats on the alleged paper leak and reforms of NTA, which holds centralised admission tests to various undergraduate courses, on May 21, a Rajya Sabha notice said according to PTI.

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has opened online applications for the sixth phase of the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the 2027-28 academic session. Eligible multidisciplinary institutions can apply through the official portal till May 31, 2026. The initiative is part of nep 2020’s push to improve teacher training and academic standards across India.

A petition challenging CBSE’s decision to make a third language compulsory for Classes 9 and 10 from 2026-27 has reached the Supreme Court. Parents and teachers have alleged the sudden policy shift will disrupt students’ education, create confusion in schools, and burden children with abrupt language changes without adequate teachers or preparation.

A parliamentary committee questioned the NTA chief regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with the director stating the leak did not originate from their system. The committee also reviewed NTA reforms and discussed the impact of AI on education, alongside challenges faced by Aligarh Muslim University and the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions.

Mumbai University has extended undergraduate admissions for 2026 until May 23, with postgraduate applications closing on May 26. The university is offering various UG and integrated programs under nep 2020. Key dates for merit lists, document verification, and fee payments have been announced, with classes commencing June 13. Prospective students should apply online via samarth.edu.in.

India's three-language policy is back at the centre of national debate, and the argument is the same one it has always been. The CBSE's 2026 mandate to make three languages compulsory up to Class 10 is framed as a step towards multilingualism and national integration. In Tamil Nadu and much of the South, it is being read as something else entirely. The question is not really about languages. It never was.

CBSE's new three-language policy, mandating two Indian languages from Class IX, is causing widespread concern among parents and educators. Students' existing foreign language learning and future career plans, particularly in fields like automobile engineering, are at risk. The abrupt implementation is seen as disruptive, placing undue pressure on students and raising questions about career relevance.

West Bengal has finally joined the Centre's PM SHRI schools scheme, a move that follows the BJP's electoral success in the state. This initiative aims to upgrade government schools nationwide. Previously, the state government had resisted, citing concerns over state autonomy. The Union government had previously paused funds for states refusing to sign