Top Research Papers on NEP 2020

In July 2020, ‘National Education Policy’ (NEP), 2020 was approved by the cabinet. This policy aims for the major overhaul of the Indian education system. It is expected that the education system will be completely transformed by 2040. This will replace the old National Educational Policy, 1986. As education is a concurrent subject, implementation of the policy will require the approval of states.

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a major step towards improving higher education in India, focusing on better infrastructure and promoting research. This study examines how NEP 2020 changes Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) by encouraging them to build world-class facilities and boost research activities. It highlights key reforms like giving institutions more freedom, creating multidisciplinary Universities, and supporting research through the National Research Foundation (NRF). The study examines how these changes aim to improve the quality of education and research in India. I...

The NEP 2020 was approved by the Union Cabinet of India on 29 July, 2020. The Ministry of Education formed a committee headed by former ISRO Chairman Dr K Kasturirangan, who outlined the vision of India’s new education system. The New Education Policy addresses challenges faced by current education system such as Quality, Affordability, Equity, Access and Accountability. NEP 2020 envisions an India-centric education system that contributes directly to transforming our nation sustainably into an equitable and vibrant society filled by knowledge and by providing high-quality education to all. Th...

National Education Policy: 2020 is ground-breaking step taken by Indian Government in the field of Education. We are living in the post modern virtual world where the boundary of the education of a country is kaput and enriched with the affluent global thoughts. Indian education has the greatest heritage and glorious past. It has been altering its form according to the passage of time on the demand of the crisis influenced by social, political and economical issues. The present study will focus on the holistic and multidisciplinary dimension of New Education Policy: 2020. The researcher will d...

A strong and resilient education system is vital for the progress and growth of any nation, as it equips individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively address current and forthcoming issues, while also keeping pace with rapid technological breakthroughs. The National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP 2020) plays a significant role in creating a comprehensive framework for the transformation of the education sector. The hybrid approach of teaching and learning has the ability to integrate multiple viewpoints within legal education by combining in-person and online interactions, u...

The Education system has always been a fundamental part of the economic development of any country. It is utilised to equip individuals to face the future with the skills to achieve their full potential. Within India, the focus of education has been to improve the literacy rate of individuals within the country and promote economic growth within an equitable, just society. The increase of globalisation has enabled the establishment of new policies and strategies to drive educational reforms. The government of India aim to ensure every individual has access to education, paving the way to a sus...

India’s first Education Policy was passed and implemented in 1986. After 34 years, the National Education Policy for India has come in 2020, which signifies a new milestone for India’s education system. The policy is based on the pillars of “Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability and Accountability”. It can transform the country into a vibrant knowledge hub. It emphasises systemic and institutional improvements to regulation, governance and promotion of multi-disciplinary academics and research in the higher education institutes of India. Its stu-dent-centric approach will make learning less s...

Education policy lays particular emphasis on the development of the creative potential of each individual. It is based on the principle that education must develop not only cognitive capacities - both the ‘foundational capacities ’of literacy and numeracy and ‘higher-order’ cognitive capacities, such as critical thinking and problem solving – but also social, ethical and emotional capacities. The new education policy must provide to all students irrespective of their place of residence, a quality education system, with particular focus on historically marginalized, disadvantaged and under repr...

Teacher Education Institutions are an essential part of the multi-disciplinary institutions of higher education. The quality of education is determined by the quality of the teacher, and the teacher's quality is determined by the Teacher Education Institutions. The present National Education Policy 2020 envisions an India-cantered education system that directly helps to the long-term transformation of our country into an egalitarian and thriving knowledge society by offering high-quality teacher education. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 suggests significant changes to the Teacher Edu...

The New Education Policy announced by the Government of India (NEP 2020) was a greeting change and fresh news amidst all the negativities surrounding the world due to the challenges posed by Covid- 19 pandemic. The announcement of NEP 2020 was purely unexpected by many. The changes that NEP 2020 has recommended were something that many educationists never noticed. Though the education policy has impacted school and college education equally, this article mainly focuses on NEP 2020 and its impact on Higher Education. This paper also outlines the salient features of NEP and analyses how they aff...

NEP 2020 places a strong emphasis on the professional development of science teachers to improve teaching methodologies and subject expertise. This includes regular training programs, workshops, and opportunities for teachers to engage with the latest developments in their field. The policy also encourages the use of innovative teaching methods and technologies to make science education more engaging and effective. The policy aims to cultivate a research mind set among students through project-based learning and exposure to scientific methodologies. This approach encourages students to ask qu...

: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a landmark initiative in India’s higher education landscape, seeking to transition the sector from a predominantly insular, examination-driven model to one that aspires for global relevance and competitiveness. This study critically examines the transformative ambitions of NEP 2020 through a comparative policy analysis, positioning its framework alongside the Canadian higher education model, which is globally recognized for its decentralized governance, institutional autonomy, inclusivity, and successful international engagement. By situati...

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, launched in July 2020, aims to reform India’s education system, making it more flexible, inclusive, and aligned with global standards. Three years into its implementation, significant progress has been made, particularly in school and higher education. The 5+3+3+4 school structure is gradually being adopted, with an emphasis on multilingual education, experiential learning, and vocational training. In higher education, the introduction of multidisciplinary institutions and the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) has provided greater flexibility. Teacher tra...

This paper first briefly introduces the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) document formulated by the Indian government and the five education theories (traditional academic theory, learner-centred theory, human capital theory, social efficiency theory and social reconstruction theory) in the field of education. Through relevant literature review, five educational theories or ideologies are proven that they cannot be fully applied in pedagogy. As such, this paper proposes a refutation perspective for each educational theory, showing my adequate understanding and critical awareness of educati...

National education policy 2020 is the first education policy of 21st century in India, that is Bharat, which contains comprehensive framework for many changes in the field of teacher education. It explores the evolving landscape of teacher training and development, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches to better prepare educators for the challenges of the 21st century. Teacher education is vital in creating a pool of schoolteachers that will shape the next generation (National Education Policy, 2020). Placing the teacher at the heart of fundamental educational reforms is imperative. I...

Abstract: India introduced the first education policy in 1968 during the government of former Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi. Rajiv Gandhi government formulated the second education policy in 1986. Narasimha Rao government made some amendments to this policy in 1992. And finally, after 34 years, the government took the step to introduce the National Education Policy 2020. It is very important to discuss the historical perspectives of NEP 2020. The present study is going to highlight the history of educational policies in India since independence and tries to focus on the important developme...

National Education Policy 2020 recognizes the importance of leveraging the advantages of technology while acknowledging its potential risks and dangers, and calls for carefully designed and appropriately scaled pilot studies to determine how the benefits of online/digital education can be reaped while addressing or mitigating the downsides.

Education is the fundamental parameter for the human capital. The adoption of the New Education Policy-2020 (NEP, 2020) for both primary and higher education will be the new paradigm shift in education system after 34 years to bring unity and quality education. Universal Human Values (UHV) is included as a part of curriculum in the various universities and institutions. It is important to imbibe human values within engineers so that they can contribute to the society and address the social issues and live happily in the family. Universal Human Values (UHV) will bring the concept of individual ...

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 approved by the Union Cabinet amidst COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted the educational systems worldwide, has raised new hopes and aspiration for millions of out of school children who are at the periphery of its theme, ‘Educate, Encourage and Enlighten’. Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modiji in his address to the nation on 74 Independence Day told that to attain the goal of self reliance (Aatam Nirbhar Bharat) there is a strong need of integration in all sectors rather than working in silos. He also expressed his faith in the NEP-2020 which is aimed ...

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a transformative vision for the Indian education system, aiming to foster holistic development, inclusivity, and innovation. This study evaluates the implementation of NEP 2020, focusing on its challenges, opportunities, and impact across various levels of education. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was collected from educators, administrators, and students to assess the effectiveness of key reforms such as the integration of vocational training, multilingual education, and the shift toward competency-based curricula. Findings reveal sign...