The Impact of NEP 2020 on Higher Education in India

Abstract

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a transformative shift in India’s educational framework, especially in the higher education sector. This paper critically examines the major reforms proposed under NEP 2020, such as multidisciplinary institutions, flexible curricula, academic credit banks, increased Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER), and the introduction of National Research Foundation (NRF). The study evaluates the policy’s implications on teaching-learning processes, institutional governance, autonomy, research promotion, and inclusion. While the NEP 2020 brings a promising roadmap for higher education, its success depends largely on effective implementation, adequate funding, and institutional restructuring.

Keywords:- NEP 2020, Higher Education, Multidisciplinary Education, Academic Autonomy, GER, NRF, Indian Education Policy, Institutional Reform