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National Education Policy (NEP), 2020

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Summary

First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Key Facts

TypePolicy

SourceHistorical Record

PublishedWednesday, 29 July 2020

Affected Population~350 million students, 10 million teachers

Key Numbers

Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)

1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities

70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030

ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6

Key Authorities

Key Stakeholders

Government Context

NDA IIBJP-led NDA

Right

LeftCentreRight

Impact Assessment

8/10

Impact Score

Beneficiaries26 crore students, 1 crore teachers

Budget AllocationRs 113K Crore

CoverageAll states and UTs (varying adoption)

Implementation StatusPartially Implemented

45% implemented

Key Outcomes

4-year undergraduate degree structure rolled out in 150+ universities
Academic Bank of Credits operational
Mother tongue instruction policy in 22 states

Challenges

Slow state-level adoption
Teacher retraining capacity
Funding gaps in public universities

SDG Alignment

4Quality Education

Amendment History

21 changes recorded for this policy.

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First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

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First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

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First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

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First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

DescriptionMonday, 10 August 2026via pib_niti_aayog

First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

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First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

DescriptionMonday, 10 August 2026via pib_women_and_child_development

First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

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First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

DescriptionMonday, 10 August 2026via pib_office_of_principal_scientific_advisor_to_goi

First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

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First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

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First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

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First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

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First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

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First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

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First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

DescriptionMonday, 10 August 2026via pib_ifsc_authority

First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

DescriptionMonday, 10 August 2026via pib_eac_pm

First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

DescriptionMonday, 10 August 2026via pib_national_human_rights_commission

First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

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First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Government of India press release: Alignment of NCERT Syllabus with National Education Policy 2020

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~~Education~~

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First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

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