Overview

• The policy restructured school education into a 2+3+3+3 framework and launched the NIPUN mission to cement foundational literacy and numeracy standards
• A digital credit bank and the National Research Foundation were established to enable seamless credit portability and drive research-led innovation in higher education
• The rollout of the Common University Entrance Test for college admissions has fueled a surge in coaching centers and exposed technical difficulties in online applications
• Persistent teacher recruitment shortfalls and infrastructure deficits highlight the need for stronger coordination between education departments and frontline workers
• Proponents link NEP 2020 to Prime Minister Modi’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, positioning education as the cornerstone of India’s transition to a knowledge-driven economy