NEP 2020

Principals Address

The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) introduces several key highlights and transformative changes that aim to revolutionize the Indian education system. These changes are designed to create a learner-centric, inclusive, and future-ready education system. By embracing these highlights and changes, our college is poised to provide quality education that equips students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and competencies to thrive in the 21st century. The efforts that the college has been relentlessly applying with the sole motto of offering high quality education through the years has helped in mentoring thousands of highly competent and motivated students to excel in respective fields and serve the society. We offer multiple courses in Commerce, Science, Banking, Accountancy, Finance and Management. Our details about the syllabus offered are mentioned in the courses tab.

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With renewed vigour and commitment, the college would like to reaffirm its commitment to the cause of education with the implementation of NEP 2020.

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a comprehensive framework aimed at overhauling and improving the education system in India. It was approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2020 and replaces the previous NEP from 1986. The policy focuses on making education more holistic, flexible, and accessible while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and innovation. Overall, the NEP 2020 is designed to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century, focusing on adaptability, critical thinking, and a broad skill set.

Here are some of the key highlights of the NEP 2020:

  1. Curriculum and Pedagogy Reforms: The policy advocates for a shift away from rote learning and promotes a more holistic approach to education. It encourages interdisciplinary learning, project-based activities, and a focus on understanding concepts rather than memorization.

  2. Multilingualism: It encourages the use of mother tongue or local language as the medium of instruction .This aims to make education more inclusive and accessible.

  3. Flexibility and Choice: The policy introduces flexibility in learning pathways and assessment systems. Students can choose subjects based on their interests, and there’s a strong push towards vocational education and skill development.

  4. Higher Education Reforms: Integration of vocational education with higher education. It introduces a 4-year multidisciplinary bachelor’s program with exit options at different stages. Promotion of research, innovation and collaborations in universities and colleges to ensure that higher education institutions promote critical thinking and research.

  5. Technology Integration: The policy recognizes the importance of technology in education and calls for greater use of digital tools, both for learning and teaching, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.

  6. Teacher Training: NEP 2020 emphasizes the professional development of teachers, advocating for continuous training and improving the quality of teacher education.

  7. Assessment Reforms: The policy proposes a shift from traditional high-stakes exams to more formative and competency-based assessments that focus on a student’s understanding and application of knowledge.

  8. Inclusion and Equity: It lays out steps to address barriers faced by underrepresented groups such as economically disadvantaged children, children with disabilities, and marginalized communities.