The Central government’s National Education Policy (NEP) has brought about significant changes in India’s educational system since its establishment in 2020, which are now being implemented during the 2023-2024 academic year. With a vision to elevate India as a global knowledge superpower, the NEP aims to revolutionise the existing system and ensure universal access to quality education for all students.
The NEP’s objective is to nurture the potential of every child, promoting foundational literacy and numeracy by 2025. It aims to make learning more flexible, holistic, and multidisciplinary, fostering the unique capabilities of each student. The policy replaces the previous 10+2 structure with a 5+3+3+4 system for schooling, comprising 12 years of education and 3 years of Anganwadi/pre-schooling, promoting foundational learning from an early age.
To improve the quality of education, the NEP introduces syllabus changes focused on creativity and curiosity. It advocates for using technology in teaching and evaluation, promoting experimentation and interdisciplinary learning. The NEP also emphasises learning multiple languages and encourages research, good governance, and empowerment of students.
The policy significantly changes grade structures, including removing internal exams until the Second Grade and introducing semesters in Grade 12. Moreover, it proposes clearing 8 board exams at the end of Grade 10, revolutionizing primary and secondary education. The NEP envisions a holistic assessment of students based on their growth, understanding, and learning, leading to a more self-aware and skilled future workforce.