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Multiple Entry and Exit Framework in NEP 2020:A Paradigm Shift in Indian Education

Neelam Susmita Sarangi

Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities  ·  Area of research: Humanities and social science

DOI: 10.64388/IREV9I12-1719307

Abstract

India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 seeks to adapt the country's current educational system to the changing needs of the twenty-first century. From early childhood education to higher education and vocational training, the strategy proposes extensive reforms at every educational level. It highlights a flexible, multidisciplinary, and all-encompassing approach to education that incorporates technology, fosters critical thinking and creativity, and supports hands-on learning. In an effort to close the gaps caused by socioeconomic inequality, NEP 2020 also places a high priority on equity and inclusion. The policy envisions an adaptable, contemporary, and inclusive framework that fosters creativity, flexibility, and lifelong learning, with a heavy emphasis on learner-centric pedagogies and teacher empowerment. All things considered, NEP 2020 is a bold reform intended to revive India's educational system and give the next generation the knowledge and abilities required in a world that is changing quickly.

Keywords

NEP 2020, Educational System, Vocational Training, Experimental Learning, Critical Thinking

References

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How to cite this paper

Neelam, Susmita Sarangi "Multiple Entry and Exit Framework in NEP 2020:A Paradigm Shift in Indian Education " Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 12 2026 Page 3493-3503 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1719307
Neelam, Susmita Sarangi "Multiple Entry and Exit Framework in NEP 2020:A Paradigm Shift in Indian Education " Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 9, no. 12, Jun. 2026, doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1719307
Neelam, Susmita Sarangi (2026). Multiple Entry and Exit Framework in NEP 2020:A Paradigm Shift in Indian Education . Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(12). doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1719307
Neelam, Susmita Sarangi "Multiple Entry and Exit Framework in NEP 2020:A Paradigm Shift in Indian Education " Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 9, no. 12, Jun. 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1719307
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