The Karnataka Associated Managements of Schools (KAMS) has objected to CBSE’s three-language policy, arguing that its implementation could conflict with Karnataka’s language laws and create challenges for schools and students. The association has raised concerns over the requirement that students study at least two Indian languages under the new framework.
KAMS said the policy could reduce flexibility for students who currently study foreign languages such as French, German, or Spanish. School managements have also expressed concerns about curriculum changes, teacher availability, and the academic burden on students.
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The controversy follows CBSE’s revised language guidelines, which mandate the study of three languages in Class IX, with at least two being Indian languages, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The issue has sparked debate in Karnataka over language choice, educational autonomy, and the balance between national education reforms and state language regulations.
