NEP ( New Education Policy 2020)
Welcoming the new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 approved by the Union Cabinet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the policy is based on the pillars of "access, equity, quality, affordability, accountability"
In a series of tweets, PM said , " NEP 2020 will be remembered as a shining example of participation."
While praising a number of initiatives under the policy, including interdisciplinary courses, undergraduate degrees offering several exit points and teaching many Indian and foreign languages, the Prime Minister said, "Education brightens our nation and leads it to prosperity" .
Replacing the 10 + 2 structure of the school curriculum in the NEP with a 5 + 3 + 3 + 4 format: The 10 + 2 system will be divided into a 5 + 3 + 3 + 4 format. This means that the first five years of school will include the foundation stage, which includes three years of pre-primary school, and class 1 and class 2. The next three years will be divided into the preparation phase from class 3 to 5. Later, three years of middle stage (classes 6 to 8) and four years of secondary phase (classes 9 to 12). There will be no rigid formation of streams of arts, commerce, science, etc. in schools and students can take whatever courses they want.
inclusive education:According to the ministry, under NEP, efforts will be made to encourage the qualification of students belonging to SC, ST, OBC and other SEDGs. Private HEIs will be encouraged to offer a large number of freeships and scholarships to their students. Special funds have been set up for special education.
Multi-disciplinary approach: Standalone higher education institutions and vocational education institutes will be developed in multi-disciplinary education. By 2049, all higher education institutions (HEIs) should aim to become multi-disciplinary institutions, each with a target of 3,000 or more students according to data shared by the MHRD. Further, by 2030, it aims to establish at least one large multi-disciplinary HEI in or near each district.
Exit Options in Degree Courses:Bachelor's degrees, which are of 3 to 4 years duration, will have multiple exit options. After completing one year, if a student decides to drop out, they will get a certificate in a discipline or field, including vocational or professional fields. Upon leaving after two and three years, students will receive a diploma and a bachelor's degree, respectively. The four-year multi-disciplinary undergraduate program, however, would be the preferred option and would offer a degree with research if a student pursued a project with it.
Academic Bank of Credit: ABC (ACADEMIC BANK OF CREDIT)Will digitally store academic credits earned from various accredited HEIs, so that degrees awarded from HEI can be awarded keeping in mind the credits earned. Currently, a similar program is being run, where a student can opt for a course related to their degree on the online portal by the government and credits associated with that course will be given to the student and help in their evaluation for their degree course.
In a series of tweets, PM said , " NEP 2020 will be remembered as a shining example of participation."
While praising a number of initiatives under the policy, including interdisciplinary courses, undergraduate degrees offering several exit points and teaching many Indian and foreign languages, the Prime Minister said, "Education brightens our nation and leads it to prosperity" .
Here are the major initiatives under the NEP and what these initiatives will mean for students:
Replacing the 10 + 2 structure of the school curriculum in the NEP with a 5 + 3 + 3 + 4 format: The 10 + 2 system will be divided into a 5 + 3 + 3 + 4 format. This means that the first five years of school will include the foundation stage, which includes three years of pre-primary school, and class 1 and class 2. The next three years will be divided into the preparation phase from class 3 to 5. Later, three years of middle stage (classes 6 to 8) and four years of secondary phase (classes 9 to 12). There will be no rigid formation of streams of arts, commerce, science, etc. in schools and students can take whatever courses they want.
inclusive education:According to the ministry, under NEP, efforts will be made to encourage the qualification of students belonging to SC, ST, OBC and other SEDGs. Private HEIs will be encouraged to offer a large number of freeships and scholarships to their students. Special funds have been set up for special education.
Multi-disciplinary approach: Standalone higher education institutions and vocational education institutes will be developed in multi-disciplinary education. By 2049, all higher education institutions (HEIs) should aim to become multi-disciplinary institutions, each with a target of 3,000 or more students according to data shared by the MHRD. Further, by 2030, it aims to establish at least one large multi-disciplinary HEI in or near each district.
Exit Options in Degree Courses:Bachelor's degrees, which are of 3 to 4 years duration, will have multiple exit options. After completing one year, if a student decides to drop out, they will get a certificate in a discipline or field, including vocational or professional fields. Upon leaving after two and three years, students will receive a diploma and a bachelor's degree, respectively. The four-year multi-disciplinary undergraduate program, however, would be the preferred option and would offer a degree with research if a student pursued a project with it.
Academic Bank of Credit: ABC (ACADEMIC BANK OF CREDIT)Will digitally store academic credits earned from various accredited HEIs, so that degrees awarded from HEI can be awarded keeping in mind the credits earned. Currently, a similar program is being run, where a student can opt for a course related to their degree on the online portal by the government and credits associated with that course will be given to the student and help in their evaluation for their degree course.
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