Reshaping Higher Education: A Comparative Study of India's National Education Policies

Abstract

This research paper critically analyzes the evolution of higher education policies in India through a comparative examination of the National Policy on Education NPE 1968 the National Policy on Education NPE 1986 and its 1992 revision, and the latest National Education Policy 2020 NEP 2020. It assesses the novelty of NEP 2020 explores the shortcomings of the current higher education landscape in India, and scrutinizes how the proposed reforms seek to tackle these issues. NEP 2020 represents a significant departure from its predecessors, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach, flexibility, research orientation, and skill enhancement. This study underscores the transformative potential of NEP 2020 and emphasizes the importance of effective implementation and ongoing evaluation to achieve substantial reforms in India's higher education sector.