Assessing the Influence of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 on the Structural Transformation of the Indian Schools & Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

Abstract

The education system in India has historically been characterized by fragmentation and obsolescence, necessitating comprehensive overhaul. The NEP 2020, the inaugural comprehensive policy since 1986, was introduced with the objective of fostering an egalitarian, inclusive, and multidisciplinary educational framework. The program guarantees a significant reorganization of both school and higher education by prioritizing comprehensive development, autonomy, adaptability, and international competitiveness. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 signified a fundamental transformation in India's educational framework, seeking to modernize and integrate learning throughout schools and higher education institutions (HEIs). This paper presents a compared study of the impact of NEP 2020 on these two sectors, examining its revolutionary structural reforms, implementation results, and challenges. The research utilizes policy documents, implementation reports & available secondary data . Significant findings indicate that although school-level reforms have accelerated due to curricular and pedagogical modifications, higher education institutions encounter obstacles in regulatory reformation and the implementation of autonomy. The study concludes with recommendations for expedited implementation.