National Education Policy 2020

India's National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), which was launched by the Union Cabinet of India on 29 July 2020, outlines the vision for India's new education system. The new education policy replaces the earlier National Education Policy of 1986. This policy is a comprehensive framework for education ranging from elementary education to higher and vocational training in both rural and urban areas. The objective of this policy is to transform the education system in India by the year 2030.

Soon after the policy was released, the government clarified that no one would be forced to study any particular language and the medium of instruction would not be shifted from English to any regional language. The language policy in the NEP is a broad guideline and advisory in nature; And it is up to states, institutions and schools to decide on implementation.  Education in India is a subject of the concurrent list.

On 1 August 2022, the Press Information Bureau informed that as per the "Unified District Information System for Education Plus" (UDISE+) 2020-21, more than 28 languages ​​to be used in teaching and learning in grades (1-5) Is. Languages ​​are Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Meitei (Manipuri), Marathi, Nepali, Maithili, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, English, Bodo, Khasi, Garo, French, Mizo,  Hmar, Karbi, Bhodi, Santhali and Purgi.

The new education policy for school education is based on a common formula (5+3+3+4), which emphasizes that students should acquire a strong foundation in basic education without the pressure of language barriers, Such education should be ensured at least till class 5th. A significant change in the structure of higher education includes the implementation of fast-track programs, commonly known as accelerated bachelor's degrees and short master's degrees globally.

These modern degree structures are more aligned with the rapidly evolving needs of the job market, leveraging corporate training formats to address the short shelf life of traditional educational approaches. For example, they allow students to complete a bachelor's degree faster than the traditional four-year time frame by taking more classes in a shorter period of time, typically in 2 to 2.5 years.

To meet the 120-credit requirement, students can choose to take approximately 20 credits per semester or complete two courses every 4 to 5 weeks within a 4-month time frame, with short breaks between each semester. At the undergraduate level, accelerated bachelor's degrees are available internationally in subjects such as accounting, business administration, computer science, economics, finance, nursing and psychology.

They cover the same curriculum as traditional honors programs, but in a condensed time frame, enabling graduates to join the workforce earlier and make impactful contributions during their prime productive years.