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The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which outlines India’s new education policy, was approved by the Cabinet on July 29, 2020. NEP 2020 replaced the previous National Policy on Education, 1986, which had been in effect for 34 years. More

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  • The truth about Indian education – challenges, loopholes, and solutions

    The truth about Indian education – challenges, loopholes, and solutions

    India's education system is outdated and failing its youth. A hybrid, digitally-driven model with continuous assessment, aligned curricula, and NEP 2020 execution can power a skilled, job-ready Viksit Bharat by 2047

  • 'No one is imposing Hindi': Annamalai hits out at DMK, launches BJP’s NEP campaign in Tamil Nadu

    'No one is imposing Hindi': Annamalai hits out at DMK, launches BJP’s NEP campaign in Tamil Nadu

    Criticizing the MK Stalin-led government, Annamalai accused the DMK of creating "two classes of students" by opposing NEP 2020, which mandates a three-language formula, including English, Hindi, and the regional language.

  • What Is an APAAR Card for Students and How to Generate It?

    What Is an APAAR Card for Students and How to Generate It?

    The APAAR ID card, launched by the Government of India, offers a unique identity for students, tracking academic progress and enabling smooth transitions between institutions.

  • Coalition govt. at Centre may not impact NEP implementation, educators say

    Coalition govt. at Centre may not impact NEP implementation, educators say

    Educators say the presence of a coalition government is unlikely to impact the implementation of the NEP drastically but might necessitate more dialogue and collaboration.

  • Comply with guidelines on public self-disclosure: UGC to universities

    Comply with guidelines on public self-disclosure: UGC to universities

    As per the guidelines, all institutions are required to maintain a functional website to provide relevant information to stakeholders.

  • 50% of Indian schools will adopt AR/VR tech in 3 years: Nischal’s Smart Learning

    50% of Indian schools will adopt AR/VR tech in 3 years: Nischal’s Smart Learning

    Recently, Nischal’s Smart Learning Solutions has observed that both private and government schools are increasingly receptive to adopting AR/VR technologies in their classrooms

  • Centre to launch curriculum for early childhood care, education

    Centre to launch curriculum for early childhood care, education

    For children aged between three and six years, a National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) is being launced. A National Framework for Early Childhood Stimulation will be launched for children from birth to three years.

  • NSDC and Medhavi Skills University sign MoU for NCrF implementation 

    NSDC and Medhavi Skills University sign MoU for NCrF implementation 

    The partnership focuses on empowering the large network of NSDC Skill Training Partners across India to align, accredit and formalise their professional short-term fee-based programmes so that Academic Credits can be awarded to the candidates in line with the National Credit Framework

  • NEP framework in Maharashtra’s remaining colleges by 2024-25 session: Minister

    NEP framework in Maharashtra’s remaining colleges by 2024-25 session: Minister

    In an interview with Moneycontrol, Chandrakant Patil, Minister for Higher and Technical Education in the Maharashtra Government, said the state is preparing students for the future job market through strategic partnerships with industry leaders.

  • Set grade 1 admission age at 6+ years from 2024-25 session, Centre asks states, UTs

    Set grade 1 admission age at 6+ years from 2024-25 session, Centre asks states, UTs

    As per NEP 2020, the foundational stage consists of five years of learning for all children aged 3 to 8 – three years of pre-school education and two years of early primary grade 1 and grade 2.

  • Key schemes mentioned by Sitharaman in her 58-minute Budget speech

    Key schemes mentioned by Sitharaman in her 58-minute Budget speech

    Moneycontrol has compiled a list of these schemes, which found mention in the FM's Budget Speech

  • Schools sceptical of later hours for children, say “problem lies elsewhere”

    Schools sceptical of later hours for children, say “problem lies elsewhere”

    The proposed shift in timings, aimed at ensuring proper sleep to young students, is raising questions about how it aligns with parents' work schedules and existing school routines.

  • Can you pursue a PG Course in one year? Here’s what UGC draft norms say

    Can you pursue a PG Course in one year? Here’s what UGC draft norms say

    In the proposed norms, postgraduate students are granted the unprecedented freedom to switch disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary knowledge acquisition.

  • IIT-Kharagpur updates curricula in accordance with NEP 2020

    IIT-Kharagpur updates curricula in accordance with NEP 2020

    The UG programmes at IIT Kharagpur had eight weeks of summer internship and this can now be extended to eight months of research or industry internship.

  • NCERT should have adopted an evidence-based approach: Expert group member Sridhar Rajagopalan

    NCERT should have adopted an evidence-based approach: Expert group member Sridhar Rajagopalan

    The body in April this year dropped several chapters including some on the Mughal Empire from Class 12 history textbooks. Rajagopalan, a member of NCERT's National Expert Group on Assessment of Elementary Education, tells Moneycontrol that presenting a rational reasoning could have avoided the political controversy.

  • As National Curriculum Framework overhauls pedagogy, schools demand clarities

    As National Curriculum Framework overhauls pedagogy, schools demand clarities

    Education experts say NCF should emphasise play-based learning as a core component of the curriculum, as childhood development research has shown that play-based learning is critical for children's cognitive, social, and emotional development

  • NCF draft likely to recommend biannual board exams, liberty to opt a mix of subjects

    NCF draft likely to recommend biannual board exams, liberty to opt a mix of subjects

    The structure of classes 9 and 10 would also significantly change once the suggestions, which are being developed by a 12-member steering committee led by former ISRO chairperson K Kasturirangan, are implemented with pupils needing to clear eight papers.

  • Education ministry asks states, UTs to set grade 1 admission age at 6+

    Education ministry asks states, UTs to set grade 1 admission age at 6+

    The National Education Policy 2020 recommends strengthening the learning of children at the ‘foundational stage’ as a national priority.

  • NEP 2020 lays great emphasis on Indian languages, knowledge systems: Dharmendra Pradhan

    NEP 2020 lays great emphasis on Indian languages, knowledge systems: Dharmendra Pradhan

    The policy is "rooted in Indianness and emphasises on learning in the mother tongue", Pradhan said at the 36th convocation of SASTRA Deemed University here.

  • Huge gaps in NEP 2020, changes required: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

    Huge gaps in NEP 2020, changes required: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

    The programme, "Connecting the Dots" was held to discuss the National Education Policy, 2020.

  • NEP 2020: India’s portal to achieve universal literacy

    NEP 2020: India’s portal to achieve universal literacy

    A look at the provisions included in National Education Policy (NEP 2020) to revamp the education sector to ensure quality education and universal literacy

  • For 81% of students, academics and tests leading causes of anxiety: NCERT survey

    For 81% of students, academics and tests leading causes of anxiety: NCERT survey

    Up to 36 percent of students said they do well in studies for social approval and 33 percent agreed that they yield to peer pressure, according to the survey.

  • 'NEP implementation in UP will lead to better coordination among educational institutes'

    'NEP implementation in UP will lead to better coordination among educational institutes'

    Prof Dhirendra Pal Singh, former chairman of the University Grants Commission, told PTI that implementation of the NEP-2020 in the state will lead to better coordination among educational institutes which is needed to improve quality of education.

  • Karnataka NEP 2020: Higher education institutes say implementation will be challenging

    Karnataka NEP 2020: Higher education institutes say implementation will be challenging

    NEP 2020: Higher education institutes face many challenges to implement the policy as the new multidisciplinary curriculum would require new infrastructure, training of faculty members and higher budgets

  • Karnataka becomes first state to launch NEP 2020; check key dates, other details

    Karnataka becomes first state to launch NEP 2020; check key dates, other details

    During the launch of NEP Karnataka, the state announced that academic year for colleges will start from October 1 this year under NEP 2020 and therefore, the admissions will start from August 23.

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