Finally wait is over. The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) released the new Education Policy after 34 years. The new education policy was released by the Union Cabinet on 29th July. The NEP is ambitious and futuristic but the overall success will depend on how it is executed.
The new education policy introduced a large number of changes that were even not expected by the people of India. It seems that education will be easier and cheaper with the new education policy as the government of India is ensuring free education for all students till the age of 18 with more accessibility. They have also converted the 10+2 pattern to 5+3+3+4 structure to reduce dropouts because of various factors including rejection in competitive exams or financial issues.
There is a big move to streamline pre-school education until the age of 6 as the education will carry out in regional languages up to class 5th. Moreover, a strict division between various streams like Arts, Commerce & Science or between curricular & co-curricular activities or vocational & co-vocational subjects will cease.
According to the Government, NEP will lead the education to multidisciplinary, and all those who can’t afford education will be more likely to opt. There are many other changes that have been implemented to the current education policy to improve and make the education system in India easier. Read on the article for more detailed information about New Education Policy 2020.
1) Schooling From The Age Of 3 Years
As per the new policy, there will be 12 years of schooling with three years of Anganwadi/preschooling.
2) 5+3+3+4 Education Structure
Unlike the current education system, the new education policy will cover four stages corresponding to the ages 3-8, 8-11, 11-4, and 14-18 years respectively.
3) No Rigid Separation Between Streams
The current education system of three streams will be replaced by new and students can opt all subjects across the stream.
4) Internship & Vocational Education From 6 Standard Onwards
Vocational educations will be held in the schools from the 6th grade and will include formal internships.
5) Board Exams Will Be Low Stakes
Board exams are aimed to encourage holistic development and to test the core capacity of the student. Students will be allowed to take board exams on two occasions during any given school year, one main examination, and one for the improvement, if required. Students will take school examinations in three different standards like 3,5 and 8
6) 4-year UG Programme
In the new education system, the three years UG programmed will be replaced by four years. And mid-term dropouts will be given a certificate with option to complete a degree after a break.
7) 50% enrollment Ratio
In higher education, gross enrollment ration to be raised to 50% by 2035 and with assure 3.5 crore seats.
8) Common Test For Undergraduate Admissions
There will be a common college entrance exam twice a year to reduce the burden and give more chances to the students.
9) Cap On College Fees
As per NEP, fees will be fixed under the regulatory framework & no fee will be charged beyond the cap.
10) Mphil Will be Discontinued
In the new education policy chart, Mphil being scrapped while Ph.D. remains accessible after the master’s degree.
