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National New Education Policy 2022-23: 5+3+3+4 Education System in India. An article posted by Ishiksha Editor

By iShiksha EditorUpdated:June 22, 2023,24 Mins Read EDUCATION

• School board examinations will continue for 10th and 12th classes, but they will be redesigned to be more holistic and developmental.
• PARAKH, a new national assessment platform, will be introduced to assess students’ learning and help them analyze their strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and potentials.
• The new system will emphasize the use of local or regional languages and the mother tongue as a medium of education for grades 1 to 5.
• This policy aligns with the Government’s intent to focus on local and regional languages.
• Sanskrit will be available as an option for all students under the three-language formula at both high school and college levels.
• Vocational education will be introduced starting from grade 6, also known as middle school. Internships will be incorporated into the vocational education curriculum.
• The policy includes plans to offer Indian literature and other classical languages as options for students.
• Students pursuing degrees in these languages will have the freedom to choose the specific language they wish to study and the topics within that language. This freedom extends to students pursuing degrees in other disciplines such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Higher education will experience increased flexibility in subjects, with multiple entry and exit points available for all students.
• Undergraduate programs can range in duration from three to four years. A one-year certificate will be the minimum duration required, but students can choose alternative routes, such as obtaining a two-year advanced diploma or earning a B. Tech. degree.
• The new system will prioritize students, focusing on teaching only the most important parts of each subject.
• The policy aims to make education more meaningful and less reliant on rote learning. The focus will be on critical thinking, discovery, inquiry, discussion, and teaching. Additionally, the needs of students with exceptional circumstances will be considered.
• The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) will be established as a digital recognition awarded for a student’s academic performance. ABC can enable universities to verify an institution’s credits, or schools can use it to reward or recognize students. It can help keep track of the credits each student has earned over time.
• According to the NEP, learning should be holistic, joyful, stress-free, and a lifelong process.
• The policy emphasizes critical thinking, exploration, asking questions, engaging in discussions, and teaching based on analysis and comprehensive learning.
• Regulations for higher education will be light but tight.
• The policy emphasizes online learning to ensure that students receive education of the highest standard. The new system will expand e-learning to include online courses, providing flexibility in terms of location and time for students.
• By the end of 2040, the aim is to have all universities become multidisciplinary institutions, with each accommodating 3000 or more students.
• College affiliation will be gradually phased out over the next 15 years. By 2030, there should be at least one large multidisciplinary Higher Education Institution (HEI) built in or near every district.
• This approach will help schools become more connected to their communities and provide them with growth opportunities. The goal is to assist in achieving 100% youth and adult literacy.