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NEP-2020: Role in Reshaping the Indian Higher Education System

Rohit AkbarPh.D. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Gour Banga, West Bengal, IndiaManas DasPh.D. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Gour Banga, West Bengal, IndiaBappa DasPh.D. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Gour Banga, West Bengal, IndiaUjjal DasPh.D. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Gour Banga, West Bengal, India

Vol 10 No 4 (2026): Volume 10, Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 14-19

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 06-04-2026

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Abstract

A clear and specific national education policy is essential for any country. Every nation's social and economic progress depends in large part on its uniform national education policy. India has implemented three national education programs since gaining independence: 1968, 1986, and 2020. On July 29, 2020, the Indian Union Cabinet approved the NEP 2020. A group led by former ISRO Chairman Dr K. Kasturirangan was established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, and it was charged with developing India's new educational system. In this study, the researcher investigated how NEP 2020 transform every aspect of the Indian education system. The library method was used in this study. The researcher utilised secondary data to conduct this research. Journals, reports, print media and government websites have been taken as sources of data collection. In this research paper, we have seen how NEP 2020 defined the new direction of the Indian education system.

Keywords

NEP-2020, New direction, Higher education


Citation of this Article

Rohit Akbar, Manas Das, Bappa Das, & Ujjal Das. (2026). NEP-2020: Role in Reshaping the Indian Higher Education System. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 10(4), 14-19. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2026.104002

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