NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2020
Introduction
NEP 2020, or the National Education Policy 2020, is a comprehensive policy introduced by the Government of India to transform the education system in the country. It aims to bring about significant changes in various aspects of education, from school to higher education.
This Policy proposes the revision and revamping of all aspects of the education structure, including its regulation and governance, to create a new system that is aligned with the aspirational goals of 21st century education, including SDG4, while building upon India’s traditions and value systems.
The vision of the Policy is to in still among the learners a deep-rooted pride in being Indian, not only in thought, but also in spirit, intellect, and deeds, as well as to develop knowledge, skills, values, and dispositions that support responsible commitment to human rights, sustainable development and living, and global well-being, thereby reflecting a truly global citizen.
If you are a prospective undergraduate student of Smt. K. L. Tiwari Degree College of Commerce & Science, affiliated to the University of Mumbai, you are advised to go through the Government of Maharashtra – GR dated 20th April 2023 for clarity on the various rules and regulations as recommended by the state department of Higher and Technical Education.
Salient Features of NEP 2020
The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP2020) in India brings several significant changes compared to the prevalent education policy at the time of its introduction. Here are some key differences between the prevalent education policy and NEP2020:
- Multi-disciplinary Approach : NEP2020 promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to education, encouraging students to choose subjects across different disciplines and bridging the gap between arts, sciences, and humanities.
- Reduction in Content Overload : NEP2020 emphasizes reducing the content overload in the curriculum to focus on core concepts and critical thinking rather than rote memorization.
- Skill Development and Vocational Education : NEP2020 places significant importance on skill development and vocational education, aiming to provide students with practical skills and promote entrepreneurship.
- Assessment Reforms : NEP2020 advocates for a shift in assessment methods, aiming to move away from high-stakes examinations and focus on a more comprehensive and holistic assessment of student understanding and skills.
- Inclusion and Equity : NEP2020 emphasizes inclusion and equity in education, aiming to address gender and social disparities, provide equal opportunities for marginalized communities, and promote inclusive education for students with disabilities.
- Research and Innovation : NEP2020 recognizes the importance of research and innovation in education, encouraging the establishment of research centers and promoting a culture of research among students and teachers.
- Internationalization : NEP2020 recognizes the significance of internationalization in education. It encourages collaborations and exchange programs between Indian and foreign institutions, promoting global exposure and cross-cultural learning.
- Implementation : NEP2020 is being gradually implemented across educational institutions in India, including Mumbai University. All the proposed changes may take time to fully integrate, but the policy aims to create a more inclusive, flexible, and relevant education system.
Key Highlights:
- Credits for all student activities- curricular, extracurricular and co-curricular
- Expansion of CBGS AND ABC- wide choice to students to earn credits from multiple institutions and helps his/her navigation across institutions through adoption of ACADEMIC BANK OF CREDITS.
- Vocational and Skill Courses into mainstream-Skill enhancement thought VSEC related to Major subject
- Opening of IKS Universe: Indian Knowledge System Courses- a defining feature of NEP 2020
- Inclusion of Value based dimension: Sound and Universal human values for global citizenship
- Promotion of Indian Languages: communication skills in English for personal growth, learning cultural moorings of our country, study materials in the local languages
The framework of the choice-based credit system:
Vertical 1 -
- Major Subject : A single subject course of study pursued by a student as a mandatory requirement of the programme of study.
- Elective Course : An elective course could be a project designed to acquire skills to supplement the major study.
Vertical 2 -
- Minor Subject : A second subject of study pursued by a student as an additional requirement of the programme of study.
Vertical 3 -
- OE : Open Elective an elective course chosen generally from an unrelated discipline/subject, to seek multidisciplinary exposure.
Vertical 4 -
- VSC : Vocational Skill Course – Courses aimed at imparting practical skills, hands-on training, and soft skills to increase the employability of students. Specific or supporting the major subject is to be chosen from a basket/pool offered by the college.
- SEC : Skill Enhancement Course – Courses aimed at imparting practical skills, hands-on training, and soft skills to increase students’ employability. It could be chosen from a basket/pool offered by the college or a MOOC on Swayam or NPTEL platforms.
Vertical 5 -
- AEC : Ability Enhancement Course-Mandatory Courses on content related to Language, and Literature.
- VEC : Value Education Course- courses on The Constitution of India and Environmental
- IKS : Indian knowledge system- to be included in the courses.
Vertical 6 -
- On-Job Training (OJT)/Internship/Field Project (FP)/Community Engagement Programme (CEP) Research Project (RP) : Application of knowledge/concepts in solving or analyzing a real-life problem. All these are related to the major subject.
- CC : Co-curricular Course – For the holistic development of students through Cultural activities such as performing art, visual art, NCC, NSS, Yoga, etc. The tables below contain the planned quantum of courses that will be offered under the Arts, Science, and Commerce programs starting from June 2024. The total credit that a student will collect in each semester is 22. This is as per the directives of Maharashtra State. A student is free to exit at the end of each academic year as depicted in the table below.
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| Academic Level | Semester | Major (M1) | Major (M2) | Other Elective (From other faculty) | VSC, SEC (Related to core) | AEC, IKS, VEC | OJT, FP, CEP, CC, RP | Cum Cr/ Sem | Degree/ Cumm Cr. | |
| Mandatory | Elective | |||||||||
| 4.5 | I | 4+2 | – | – | 2+2 | VSC (2) SEC (2) | AEC (2) VEC (2) IKS (2) | CC (2) | 22 | UG Certificate 44 |
| II | 4+2 | – | 2 | 2+2 | VSC (2) SEC (2) | CC (2) AEC (2) VEC (2) | 22 | |||
| Exit Option: Award of UG Certificate in Major with 44 Credits and additional 4 credits core NSQF Course/ Internship or continue with Major & Minor | ||||||||||
| 5.0 | III | 4+4 | – | 4 | 2 | VSC (2) | AEC (2) | CC (2) FP (2) | 22 | UG Diploma 88 |
| IV | 4+4 | – | 4 | 2 | SEC (2) | AEC (2) | CC (2) CEP (2) | 22 | ||
| Exit Option: Award of UG Diploma in Major with 88 Credits and additional 4 credits core NSQF Course / Internship or continue with Major & Minor | ||||||||||
| 5.5 | V | 4+4+2 | 4 | 4 | VSC (2) | FP/CEP (2) | 22 | UG Degree 132 | ||
| VI | 4+4+2 | – | 4 | OJT (4) | 22 | |||||
| Exit Option: Award of UG Degree in Major & Minor with 132 Credits or Continue with Major & Minor | ||||||||||
| 6.0 | VII | 4+4+4+2 | 4 | RM (4) | 22 | UG Honours Degree 176 | ||||
| VIII | 4+4+4+2 | 4 | OJT (4) | 22 | ||||||
| 6.0 | VII | 4+4+2 | 4 | RM (4) | RP (2) | 22 | UG Honours with Research Degree 176 | |||
| VIII | 4+4+2 | 4 | RP (2) | 22 | ||||||
| Four Year UG Honours with Research Degree in Major & Minor with 176 Credits | ||||||||||
