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National Education Policy 2020

Ministry of EducationactiveeducationLaunched: 2020-07-29

About the Scheme

NEP 2020 is a comprehensive education policy replacing the 34-year-old NPE 1986. It envisions restructuring of Indian education (5+3+3+4 structure), multidisciplinary approach, mother-tongue medium, vocational integration, reduction in curriculum load, and establishment of HECI (replacing UGC, AICTE, NCTE). Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Mission (NIPUN Bharat) is a key implementation.

Target Beneficiaries: 35 crore students at all levels from preschool to higher education; teachers; educational institutions

Implementing Agency: Ministry of Education, NCERT, UGC, AICTE, State Education Departments, CBSE, NTA, various autonomous bodies and educational institutions.

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✦Key Features

  • New school structure: 5+3+3+4 (Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary)
  • Mother tongue/regional language medium of instruction till Grade 5 (preferably Grade 8)
  • Multidisciplinary education: arts + science + vocational from school level
  • Higher education: flexible credit system; multiple entry/exit options; Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
  • HECI (Higher Education Commission of India) to replace UGC, AICTE, NCTE — being phased in
  • Target: 50% Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education by 2035 (from 27% in 2021)
  • Internationalization: top global universities in India; Indian institutions abroad

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • All students enrolled in recognized educational institutions in India
  • Teachers and educators working in public and private schools and higher education institutions
  • Educational institutions (schools, colleges, universities) implementing NEP guidelines

★Benefits

  • Enhanced learning outcomes and holistic development for students
  • Greater flexibility and choice in educational pathways
  • Improved quality of teaching and teacher professional development
  • Increased focus on skill development and employability
  • Promotion of research and innovation across disciplines

▶Application Process

  • Implementation is through various central and state government schemes, guidelines, and institutional reforms.
  • Educational institutions are adapting their curricula and pedagogy based on NEP recommendations.
  • New regulatory frameworks are being established to facilitate policy objectives.

₹ Budget Allocation

2500

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): Centrally Sponsored and Central Sector components; target remains 6% of GDP total.

UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS2

Prelims Relevance9%
Mains Relevance9%

Syllabus Tags

EducationNEPPolicyHuman DevelopmentGS2

Historical Context

Replaces the National Policy on Education 1986; drafted based on the Kasturirangan Committee report (2019) and T.S.R. Subramanian Committee report.