NEP 2020 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
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1 NEP 2020 was implemented in 29 July 2020
In this policy 5+3+3+4 structure was implemented which is Foundation Stage(Age 3-8,Class Jr,Sr,Kg,Class 1, Class
2 2),Preparatory Stage(Age 8-12,Class 3,Class 4, Class 5),Middle Stage(Age 12-14, Class 6, Class 7, Class 8) & Secondary
Stage(Age 14-18,Class 9 to 12).
3 The name of Ministry of Resource & Development was changed to Ministry of Education
4 Karnataka was first state to implement NEP 2020 Policy in 23 August 2020
5 Madhya Pradesh was second to impement NEP 2020 Policy in 26 August 2021
6 Uttarakhand was third to implement NEP 2020 Policy in 12 July 2022
7 1st Education Policy was made in year 1964, Second on 1986, Third on 2020
[Link] was Chairman of NEP 2020 Policy Born: 24 October 1940, Kerala
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Died: 25 April 2025 (age 84 years)
9 Dharmendra Pradhan is Minister of Ministry of Education
10 NEP 2020 Policy had 12 Members 1) Chairman [Link] 2) 10 Other Men 3) 1 Female Nazma Akhtar
11 RTI ACT 2009 was implement on 1st April 2010
12 RTI ACT 2009 provides Right to Free and Compulsary Education for childrens aged 6 to 14.
13 According to RTI ACT 2009 25% seats of private schools should be reserved for EWS students.
14 According to RTI ACT 2009 Student Teacher Ratio in Normal Schools should be in Ration 30:1 and for Socio-
Economically weaker section it should be in Ration 25:1
15 6% of GDP will be spent on NEP 2020
16 Skill Development / Vocational Course starts from Class 6 in NEP
17 Upto Class 5 teaching choice should be in Mother Toungue or Local Language
18 Mphil Course was removed in NEP 2020
19 According to NEP after 3 yrs of Study in the vocational field will a diploma be awarded.
20 After 4 yrs of Bachelor's Degree one can persue PHD Degree
21 Education word is taken from Latin Language
According to NEP 2020 a National Assesment Center will be establishted for Teachers,Students,Parents(PTM
22 Meeting)
PARAKH(Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is the name of
23 National Assessment Center created for student evaluation under NEP 2020
DIKSHA stands for Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing. It is a national platform launched by the Ministry of
24 Education in India to provide digital resources and a learning platform for teachers, students, and parents. Mainly
emphasising on Students.
NEP 2020 focuses on equipping students with 21st-century skills by emphasizing the ‘4 Cs’—Critical Thinking,
25 Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication.
The key objectives of NEP 2020 include:
26 Shifting from rote learning to a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving.
Ensuring equitable and inclusive education for all.
Integrating technology into education.
Promoting a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to learning.
The Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes is a flexible, student-centric curriculum
27 introduced under NEP 2020 is a Choice-Based Credit System, a multidisciplinary approach, and multiple entry and
exit options, allowing students to tailor their education to their interests and career aspirations.
The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) is a digital platform introduced under NEP 2020 that allows students to store and
28 transfer academic credits earned from recognized higher education institutions. This system facilitates seamless
credit transfer and supports flexible learning pathways.
NEP 2020 introduces a flexible system where students can exit a program at various stages and receive a certificate,
29 diploma, or degree based on the completed coursework. This system allows students to re-enter their education at a
later stage, either in the same program or a different one.
Credits stored in the Academic Bank of Credit are valid for up to seven years, providing students with the flexibility
30 to resume their education even after taking a break.
NEP 2020 places a strong emphasis on achieving Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) in early grades. A
31 national mission aims to ensure that children attain foundational language and mathematical skills by Grade 3, with
a target set for 2025.
NEP 2020 seeks to create an environment conducive to research and innovation within higher education institutions.
32 It emphasises funding, policy support, and the establishment of dedicated research and innovation centers to
nurture a culture of inquiry and discovery.
NEP 2020 promotes the internationalisation of Indian higher education by introducing courses and programs
33 centered around Indian culture and knowledge systems, such as Yoga, AYUSH, Indian languages, and Folk Arts. This
approach aims to attract international students and researchers to Indian institutions.
NEP 2020 shifts the focus from rote memorisation to fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The policy
34 encourages a more holistic approach to education, where students are taught to analyse, question, and find creative
solutions rather than merely memorising facts.
By integrating vocational education into the mainstream curriculum, NEP 2020 ensures that students acquire
35 practical skills alongside academic knowledge, leading to a more well-rounded and future-ready education.
NEP 2020 mandates that teachers participate in at least 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
36 annually. This includes workshops, seminars, online courses, and peer learning opportunities, ensuring that teachers
stay updated with the latest educational practices and technologies.
School Management Committees (SMCs) under NEP 2020 are tasked with preparing school development plans and
37 monitoring the utilization of funds received from various sources. They play a critical role in the governance and
accountability of schools.
The five pillars of NEP 2020 are Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability(EQ3A). These foundational
principles aim to create a more holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary education system for all students in India.
Access: Ensuring that all children, regardless of background, have access to education.
Equity: Addressing disparities to ensure that all students receive a quality education, including those from
38 marginalized communities.
Quality: Improving the overall standard of teaching, learning, and research to achieve excellence in education.
Affordability: Making education accessible at a reasonable cost.
Accountability: Establishing a system of accountability within the education sector.
39 360 Degree Multidimentional Report Card Generation
According to National Education Policy (2020). National Higher Education Regulatory Council will be the single point
40 regulator for all disciplines except Medical & Legal Education
41 Students can take upto 2 board exams per year
42 Coding will be introuduced from Class 6 to Class 8 onwards
43 Common School System for all was not a feature of NEP 1986
NEP 2020 proposed the creation of Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) as a single umbrella body for higher
44 education. The HECI is set to have 4 independent veticals namely, 1) National Higher Education Regulatory
Commission (NHERC) 2) General Education Council (GEC) 3) Higher Education Grants Council (HEGC) 4) National
Accrediation Council (NAC).
45 To mark completion of 1 year of govt's NEP 2020 in July 2021, PM of India made the following announcements:-
1) 14 Colleges in 8 States will teach engineering courses in 1)Hindi 2)Tamil 3)Telgu 4)Marathi and 5)Bangla
46 VIDHYA PRAVESH , a 3 months pre-school module developed by National Council of Education Research & Trainning
has been designed to provide students with numerical and alphabetic literacy.
47 "AI FOR ALL" , an Online Course aimed at offering a basic understanding of AI was launched. The Govt aims to train
10 Lakh Citizens under this course in the span of 1 year.
48 National Education Technology Forumn was also introduced.
49 PM also said that a tool has been developed to translate engineering courses into 11 different Indian Languages.
The Commitee for Evoluation of NEP recommends that NO University in India should have more than 300 Affiliated
[Link] are now 268 affiliating universities across India and they have 39,071 colleges. There are now 268
50 affiliating universities across India and they have 39,071 colleges. Of the 268, 17 universities have 500 or more
colleges attached to them.
By 2040 all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) shall aim to become multidisciplinary institutions and shall aim to
51 have larger student enrolments as per NEP 2020, [Link] shall, by 2030, be at least one large
multidisciplinary HEI in or near every district.
NEP mentioned “light but tight” regulation for higher education system
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NEP 2020 recommended 50 % the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education including vocational education by this
53 year2040.
Ancient Indian literary works i.e. Banabhatta’s Kadambari described a good education as knowledge of the so many
Kalaas or arts. What is exact number of Kalaas or arts mentioned in NEP 2020? 64 Kalaas or arts
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The undergraduate degree will be of either 3 or 4-year duration, with multiple exit options within this period, with
55 appropriate certifications.
The 4-year integrated [Link]. offered by multidisciplinary HEIs will, by 2030, become the minimal degree qualification
56 for school teachers.
An Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) shall be established which would digitally store the academic credits earned from
57 various recognized HEIs so that the degrees from an HEI can be awarded taking into account credits earned.
MERUs stand for “Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities”. Model public universities for holistic and
multidisciplinary education, at par with IITs, IIMs, etc., called MERUs. MERUs aim is to attain the highest global
58 standards in quality education. MERUs will also help set the highest standards for multidisciplinary education across
India.
National Committee for the Integration of Vocational Education (NCIVE), It will be constituted by MHRD. National
59 Committee for the Integration of Vocational Education (NCIVE), consists of experts in vocational education and
representatives from across Ministries, in collaboration with industry, to oversee this effort.
By 2025 achieve universal foundational literacy and numeracy in primary school
Goals
2025 By 2025, at least 50% of learners through the school and higher education system shall have exposure to vocational
education,
Universal provisioning of quality early childhood development, care, and education must thus be achieved as soon as
possible, and no later than 2030, to ensure that all students entering Grade 1 are school ready.
Goals 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio in preschool to secondary level by 2030
2030
Professional Standards for Teachers will be revised by 2030
By 2030, the minimum degree qualification for teaching will be a 4-year integrated [Link]
by 2030, be at least one large multidisciplinary HEI in or near every district
The aim will be to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education including vocational education
from 26.3% (2018) to 50% by 2035
Goals All HEIs in India will aim to become independent self-governing institutions pursuing innovation and excellence. a
2035 Board of
Governors (BoG) shall be established consisting of a group of highly qualified, competent, and
dedicated individuals having proven capabilities and a strong sense of commitment to the institution. All HEI's will
have such an empowered BoG by 2035.
The aim must be for India to have an education system by 2040 that is second to none, with equitable
access to the highest-quality education for all learners regardless of social or economic background.
Goals
2040 By 2040, all higher education institutions (HEIs) shall aim to become multidisciplinary institutions and shall aim to
have larger student enrolments preferably in the thousands, for optimal use of infrastructure and resources, and for
the creation of vibrant multidisciplinary communities.
Feature DIKSHA SWAYAM
Primary Goal To serve as a digital To provide Massive Open
infrastructure for school Online Courses (MOOCs)
education. for higher education.
Target Audience Teachers, students, and Students from Class 9 to
parents involved in school post-graduation, and
education from Class 1 anyone seeking lifelong
through 12. learning.
Content Curriculum-aligned e- Structured, semester-based
content, including lesson online courses covering a
plans, worksheets, and wide range of disciplines.
interactive material that can
be scanned using QR
codes in textbooks.
Delivery Mechanism An online portal and mobile An online portal for
app for offline access. interactive learning.
Assessment Provides assessment tools Includes self-assessment
for teachers. tests, quizzes, and weekly
assignments.
Interaction Fosters collaboration Features an online
among teachers. discussion forum for
clearing doubts.
SWAYAMPRABHA
To broadcast educational
programs via Direct-to-
Home (DTH) channels.
Learners in rural or remote
areas with limited internet
access.
High-quality educational
video content for various
disciplines, streamed 24/7.
A group of 40 DTH
television channels,
accessible via a set-top
box.
Does not offer a formal
assessment mechanism, as
it is a one-way broadcast.
Primarily one-way
communication via
television broadcast.