Kendriya Vidyalayas must have at least one Sanskrit section for Classes 6 and 9: KVS (opens original article in a new tab)

Kendriya Vidyalayas are required to establish at least one Sanskrit section for Classes 6 and 9, with options for regional languages as a third language, following a KVS circular mandating implementation by 2026-27. Schools must collect language preferences and submit data by June 5, 2026, addressing resource challenges through contractual teachers and phased rollouts.

• Kendriya Vidyalayas must have at least one Sanskrit section for Classes 6 and 9
• KVS mandates Sanskrit as a third language option with regional languages as an alternative
• Schools must collect R3 language preferences and submit data by June 5, 2026
• Limited resources and teacher availability are acknowledged but managed through contractual staff and phased implementation