Question

On 29 July, 2020, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (since renamed the Ministry of Education) unveiled the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), which recommends sweeping changes to the Education System in India. Which of the following is not a feature of the NEP 2020 ?

• A. Change in academic structure from 10+2 to 5+3+3+4
• B. No hard separations between ‘arts’ and ‘sciences
• C. Complete removal of B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) degrees, and focus on subject specialisation instead
• D. Multiple exit options during undergraduate degree programs

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine the correct answer, let's examine the features of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020):

1. Change in academic structure from 10+2 to 5+3+3+4: This is a key feature of NEP 2020. The policy proposes a new curricular structure that aligns with the developmental stages of children. It entails 5 years of foundational education, 3 years of preparatory stage, 3 years of middle stage, and 4 years of secondary stage.
2. No hard separations between ‘arts’ and ‘sciences: NEP 2020 emphasizes flexibility in the choice of subjects. It seeks to break the traditional boundaries between streams, allowing students to select subjects based on their interests.
3. Complete removal of B.Ed. degrees, and focus on subject specialisation instead: This statement is incorrect. NEP 2020 does not propose the removal of B.Ed. degrees. Instead, it advocates for a restructured and enhanced four-year integrated B.Ed. program to improve teacher education.
4. Multiple exit options during undergraduate degree programs: This is a feature of NEP 2020. The policy offers flexibility by introducing a choice of multiple exit points with appropriate certification (e.g., certificate, diploma, degree).

Based on the explanations above, the feature that is not a part of the National Education Policy 2020 is 'Complete removal of B.Ed. degrees, and focus on subject specialization instead'.