NEP 2020

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to transform India’s education system with these key highlights:

Objectives:

1. Holistic Development: Focus on cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
2. Access and Equity: Ensure quality education for all.

School Education:

1. New Structure: 5+3+3+4 model (ages 3-18).
2. Early Childhood: Emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy.
3. Curriculum Reform: Core concepts, critical thinking.
4. Assessment: Competency-based evaluations.
5. Inclusive Education: Focus on marginalized groups.

Higher Education:

1. Multidisciplinary Approach: Flexibility in course choices.
2. Credit System: Academic Bank of Credits for mobility.
3. Autonomy: More independence for institutions.
4. Research: National Research Foundation.

Teacher Education:

1. Professional Development: Continuous training.
2. Eligibility: Four-year B.Ed. minimum by 2030.

Vocational Education:

1. Integration: From grade 6 onwards.
2. Skill Development: Practical skills focus.

Technology in Education:

1. Digital Learning: Online platforms and tools.
2. Infrastructure: Improved digital infrastructure.

Governance and Financing:

1. Investment: Increase to 6% of GDP.
2. Governance: Clear regulatory frameworks.

Language Policy:

1. Multilingualism: Mother tongue/local language instruction till grade 5.
2. Three-Language Formula: Hindi, English, and regional language.

NEP 2020 aims for an inclusive, flexible, and globally aligned education system​​.