CBSE Adds Khasi and Garo to Its Three‑Language Scheme

Overview

• CBSE updated its Scheme of Studies on the OASIS portal to list Khasi and Garo as optional third‑language subjects under the revised R1‑R2‑R3 structure.
• The move was announced after Meghalaya raised formal concerns that the two languages had been omitted from the initial rollout of the board’s revised language policy.
• Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma credited Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for intervening to secure the inclusion, which was reported on May 23.
• CBSE placed Khasi and Garo at serial numbers 46 and 47 on OASIS and has directed affiliated schools to update their OASIS records to enable offering the subjects.
• Officials say the change aims to ease administrative burdens for schools, support language teachers, boost mother‑tongue learning for students, and give institutional recognition to Meghalaya’s linguistic heritage.