Choose your class to see all available language study packs. Classes 9 and 10 include French, German, and Spanish alongside Indian languages.
The right 2nd language depends on where you live. In Karnataka, Kannada is often compulsory as 3rd language, leaving Hindi or Sanskrit as 2nd language options. In Tamil Nadu, Tamil is natural. In Telangana, Telugu is common. Sanskrit typically gives higher board scores because question patterns are predictable.
CBSE requires three languages up to Class 8. For Classes 9 and 10, two languages are required. State governments can mandate specific languages - for example, Karnataka mandates Kannada as a compulsory subject in all schools including CBSE.
Sanskrit is widely considered the highest-scoring language in CBSE board exams because grammar rules are consistent and question patterns are predictable. Many students score above 95 in Sanskrit. Hindi Course B (Sparsh and Sanchayan) is a lighter option for students who already know some Hindi.
Hindi Course A (Kshitij and Kritika) is the 1st language track for native Hindi speakers. Hindi Course B (Sparsh and Sanchayan) is lighter and designed for Hindi as a 2nd language. Most schools in non-Hindi states offer Course B.
Yes. CBSE offers French (code 018), German (code 020), and Spanish (code 096) as foreign language electives for Classes 9 and 10. Under the new three-language policy these are being phased out for new students, but students already enrolled keep their language through the Class 10 board and it is a pass-or-fail subject.
Yes. CBSE schools in Saudi Arabia and the UAE include host-country Arabic using the local Ministry of Education textbook. From Grade 9, Arabic marks count toward your total. lipi.study covers Saudi MoE Grade 9 and UAE MoE Grade 9.
