NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY (NEP-2020)
Vision:
To transform India’s education system into a holistic, flexible, multidisciplinary model that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and 21st-century skills, while preserving India’s rich cultural heritage.
Salient Features:
| Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Area | Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Highlights |
| School Structure | 5 + 3 + 3 + 4 system (Foundational–Preparatory–Middle–Secondary) replacing the 10 + 2 pattern. |
| Medium of Instruction | Mother tongue/regional language encouraged up to Grade 5 and beyond where possible. |
| Higher Education | 4-year multidisciplinary undergraduate degrees with multiple entry & exit options: • 1 year – Certificate • 2 years – Diploma • 3 years – Bachelor’s Degree • 4 years – Bachelor’s with Research/Honours. |
| Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) | Digital credit storage enabling credit transfer and flexible learning pathways. |
| Multidisciplinary Learning | Students can mix subjects across arts, commerce, science, vocational and professional streams. |
| Teacher Development | National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST); regular professional development. |
| Technology Integration | Digital learning platforms, online and blended education, National Educational Technology Forum. |
| Vocational & Skill Education | Internship and skill-based courses from school level upward. |
| Regulatory Reforms | Single regulator (Higher Education Commission of India) with four verticals for different functions. |
Higher-Education Specifics for UG (Arts, Commerce, Science)
Credit-based Choice System (CBCS) with flexible electives.
Internships/Field Projects for experiential learning.
Research Option in the 4th year for an Honours with Research degree.
Continuous evaluation: a mix of internal assessment and semester-end exams.
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Benefits to Students
Flexibility to pause and resume studies without loss of credits.
Multiple career pathways and multidisciplinary exposure.
Stronger focus on skills and employability.
Opportunities for early research and innovation.
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Key Links & References
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Contact for Queries
NEP Cell – N.S.S.R’s Arts & Commerce College, Parli Vaijnath, Dist. Beed.
Email: navganparli@rediffmail.com