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The document compares the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 with the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986, highlighting key changes such as the restructuring of schooling from 10+2 to 5+3+3+4 and the introduction of vocational education from Grade 6 in NEP 2020. It emphasizes the focus on early childhood education, digital learning, and competency-based assessments in NEP 2020, contrasting with NPE 1986's focus on access, equity, and quality. Additionally, it includes previous year questions related to these policies for educational assessments.

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NEP2020

The document compares the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 with the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986, highlighting key changes such as the restructuring of schooling from 10+2 to 5+3+3+4 and the introduction of vocational education from Grade 6 in NEP 2020. It emphasizes the focus on early childhood education, digital learning, and competency-based assessments in NEP 2020, contrasting with NPE 1986's focus on access, equity, and quality. Additionally, it includes previous year questions related to these policies for educational assessments.

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UGC NET: NEP 2020 vs NPE 1986 - Summary & PYQs

NEP 2020 - Key Points

1. Structure changed from 10+2 to 5+3+3+4.

2. Mother tongue/local language as medium of instruction till Grade 5.

3. Emphasis on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE).

4. Vocational education introduced from Grade 6.

5. Coding introduced from Class 6.

6. Focus on competency-based and formative assessments.

7. Multiple exit options in UG programs with Academic Bank of Credit.

8. Common entrance exam by NTA for HEIs.

9. Establishment of Higher Education Commission of India (HECI).

10. Teacher training revamped: 4-year integrated B.Ed compulsory by 2030.

11. Emphasis on digital education and online learning platforms.

12. Promotion of multilingualism and classical languages.

13. Aim to increase GER (Gross Enrollment Ratio) to 50% by 2035.

NPE 1986 - Key Points (Revised 1992)

1. Focused on access, equity, and quality of education.

2. Structure: 10+2+3 pattern.

3. Launched Operation Blackboard to improve primary school infrastructure.

4. Emphasized education for women, SCs, STs, and minorities.

5. National Literacy Mission to eradicate adult illiteracy.

6. Strengthening teacher training through establishment of DIETs.

7. Promoted inclusive education and removal of disparities.

8. Revised in 1992 with Programme of Action (PoA).

NEP 2020 vs NPE 1986 - Key Differences


UGC NET: NEP 2020 vs NPE 1986 - Summary & PYQs

| Area | NPE 1986 | NEP 2020 |

|--------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------------|

| Structure | 10+2+3 | 5+3+3+4 |

| Language Policy | Not emphasized | Mother tongue till Grade 5 |

| Vocational Education | Limited | From Grade 6 with internship |

| Technology Use | Minimal | Integrated (ICT, coding, etc.) |

| Assessments | Summative | Formative and competency-based |

| Higher Education | Traditional 3-year UG | Flexible, 4-year UG + exit plan |

| Regulatory Body | UGC, AICTE, NCTE | Single HECI |

Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

1. NEP 2020 replaced which policy?

- A) NPE 1986 (Correct)

- B) NCF 2005

- C) RTE Act

- D) SSA

2. What is the new structure of schooling under NEP 2020?

- A) 10+2+3

- B) 5+3+3+4 (Correct)

- C) 6+4+2

- D) 8+4

3. Which of the following is emphasized in NEP 2020?

- A) Rote learning

- B) Coding from class 9

- C) Multilingualism and flexibility (Correct)

- D) Only science and math education


UGC NET: NEP 2020 vs NPE 1986 - Summary & PYQs

4. NPE 1986 focused on:

- A) Only Higher Education

- B) Removal of illiteracy (Correct)

- C) Internationalization

- D) Privatization of education

5. What was introduced under NPE 1986 for primary education?

- A) New NEET syllabus

- B) Operation Blackboard (Correct)

- C) Academic Bank of Credits

- D) Coding and AI

6. NEP 2020 aims to increase Gross Enrollment Ratio in higher education to:

- A) 40%

- B) 50% by 2035 (Correct)

- C) 30% by 2025

- D) 60% by 2030

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