NEP Model
NEP
Vision of the NEP
NAC-Bank
NAC IntroNAC-BankVideos
School Students
School structureNEP School structureVideos
  • The 10+2 system is substituted with a 5+3+3+4 system.
  • This pedagogical transformation aims at bringing multiple pathways to learning.
  • The new structure is divided based on cognitive developmental stages that is, early childhood, school years, and secondary stage.
Foundation stage (Kindergarten)
Stage 1
  • It is given the name of the ‘Foundation stage’.
  • Children of age group 3 to 8 fall in this category.
  • It encompasses the first three years of a child at Anganwadi/preschool/ playschool and kindergarten catering up to 3 to 6 years of age.
  • To the same set, children aged 6 to 8 years who will be in grades 1 or 2 are also added to keep pace with their language skills, basic concepts, and activity curriculum.
Preparatory stage (Primary)
Stage 2: (3 years)
  • It is categorized as the ‘Preparatory stage’.
  • Includes students from classes third to fifth. Their age group varies from 8 to 11.
  • From now onwards, more attention will be diverted to the cognitive development of the child starting from classroom activities to interactive classroom learning sessions to making them understand numeracy skills.
  • Till class fifth, the medium of language between the student-teacher would either be a regional one or mother-tongue as decided by the state.
Middle stage (Middle school)
Stage 3: (3 years)
  • This is regarded as the ‘Middle stage’.
  • It came into play for students of classes sixth to eighth.
  • Coding will be taught from class 6th onwards to develop critical thinking.
  • Promote experiential learning, learning in sciences, mathematics, social studies, and arts.
  • It discouraged rote learning and promoted analytical and critical development.
Secondary stage (Higher & Higher secondary)
Stage 4: (4 years)Mandatorily vocational studiesMultidisciplinary ApproachElectivesVideos
  • It is the ‘Secondary stage’.
  • It includes classes ninth to twelfth.
  • It includes a multidisciplinary study where students can pick any combination of subjects they want.
  • Indian education does not train you to do work with your hands and it only revolves around ‘completing the syllabus’.
  • The purpose of strictly bringing up vocational education as a compulsory subject is to prepare people to work as a technician or an artist. It encourages a person to have an insight into his/her hidden talents which can make them not only successful but also satisfied in their lives.
  • Vocational training includes engaging oneself in cross-occupational competencies such as working on communication skills, personality development, self- management skills, etc.
  • Arts, science, and commerce all of them are at an equal pace and now no distinction can be made in terms of choosing a particular set of subjects.
  • The government will now follow a multidisciplinary approach. If a student wants to pursue fashion studies with chemistry or if one wants to learn mathematics with psychology, they’ll be allowed to do so.
  • The neutral atmosphere amongst the students will not only provide them with the freedom to choose their subjects but will also eradicate the social- stigma attached to each stream.
Higher Education
Higher Education
  • Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education -Flexibility of Subjects
    • Multiple Entry / Exit
    • UG Program – 3 or 4 year
    • PG Program — 1 or 2 year
    • Integrated 5 year Bachelor’s / Master’s
    • MPhil to be discontinued
  • Credit Transfer and Academic Bank of Credits
  • HEls : Research Intensive/Teaching Intensive Universities and Autonomous Degree Granting Colleges
  • Model Multidisciplinary Education and Research University (MERU) (in or near every District)
Bachelor’s Degree
3 Year-vs 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree
According to NEP 2020, the structure and length of degree programmes shall be adjusted to promote holistic and multidisciplinary education. The detailed comparison of three-year vs four-year Bachelor’s degree can be checked below.
Aspect Before NEP 2020 (3-Year Degree) 3-Year Degree (After NEP 2020) 4-Year Degree (After NEP 2020)
Exit Option Not Available (Available only for five-year Integrated Courses) Available after 1st year, Second-Year Available after 1st, 2nd and 3rd year

Award of Degree

 Mandatory to complete the full duration of the programme Candidates who wish to exit after the 1st year will be awarded a Certificate in the field of study Candidates who wish to exit after the 2nd year will be awarded a Diploma in the field of study Candidates who complete the three-years course will be awarded a degree. Candidates who wish to continue after the 3rd year can specialize in a different field apart from the mandatory major or minor. Exit options will be applicable at par with three-year degree courses.
Scope of Research

Minimal

Candidates who do not wish to continue with 4th year will have to complete the research project in the 2nd-year of Master’s programme (applicable only for those students who opt for Master’s).

Candidates who complete 4-year degree courses will also get ‘Degree with Research’ if he/ she completes rigorous research specified by the Higher Education institute.
Master’s Course
Structure for Master’s Course
The NEP 2020 will also revise the structure for the Master’s course. The details with regard to the same can be checked below –

Type of Course

Eligibility

Course Details

Type 1 – 2-Year Master’s Course

Candidates who have completed a three-year Bachelor’s degree are eligible

The second year of the course will be devoted to the research project and it is mandatory to complete the same.

Type 2 – 1-Year Master’s Degree Course

Candidates who have completed 4-year Bachelor’s degree programme with Research

Research is not mandatory for a 1-year course, as students already complete their research project in a four-year Bachelor’s degree.

Type 3 – 5-Year Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s Programme

To be Updated.

To be Updated
Ph.D
Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D
NEP 2020 will also revise the eligibility criteria for Ph.D. programmes. Candidates who have completed 4-years Bachelor’s degree with Research are eligible to take up Ph.D. Candidates who have completed 2-year Master’s course can also take up Ph.D. M.Phil course has been discontinued.
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