NEP 2020 : Is NEET 2020 affect by New Education policy ? read here.

Firstly, MHRD name is changed to the Ministry of Education (MoE), the Government has approved the new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 which will restructure the school, college and higher education in coming years.This major change on education is after 34 years.

Also read this: NEET 2020 exam further postpone conformed ?

How is the new National Education Policy going to affect the JEE and NEET aspirants?

The new education policy will have minimal effect on JEE and NEET aspirants. 

They still need to study the subjects : Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Board exams will now test concepts and application of knowledge, which is the main objective in JEE/ NEET preparation, makes it easier for aspirants to score good marks in Board exams.

Main features of the New Education Policy 2020

1. Change in School structure from 10+2 to 5+3+3+4.
2. A new school curriculum to include 21st century skills.
3. Multi-stream option to choose subjects.
4. Revamp of Board exams.
5. Multilingual policy with preference to local language.
6. After completing 12th students have to give exam named CAT.

1. Change in School structure from 10+2 to 5+3+3+4

The existing 10+2 structure in school education will be modified with a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring of 5+3+3+4 covering ages 3-18. Currently, children in the age group of 3-6 are not covered in the 10+2 structure as Class 1 begins at age 6. In the new 5+3+3+4 structure, a strong base of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) from age 3 is also included.

2. A new school curriculum to include 21st century skills

A new school curriculum will be launched to include 21st century skills like coding and painting like vocational studies from Class 6. Curriculum content will be reduced in each subject to its core essentials, and make space for critical thinking and more holistic, inquiry based, discovery based, discussion based, and analysis-based learning. The content will focus on concepts, ideas, applications, and problem-solving. Teaching and learning will be conducted in a more interactive manner.

3. Multi-stream option to choose subjects

In the new education policy 2020, there will be no hard separation of streams. Students will be given increased flexibility and choice of subjects to study, particularly in secondary school – including subjects in physical education, the arts and crafts, and vocational skills. All subjects to be offered at two levels of proficiency (starting with Mathematics).

4. Revamp of Board exams

Board exams will be made easier and stress free. The board exams format will be redesigned to test core competencies like concepts learning and could have objective and subjective questions in the future. Boards may over time also develop further viable models of exams, such as – annual/ semester/ modular board exams.

5. Multilingual policy with preference to local language

There will be a greater flexibility in the three-language formula and no language will be imposed on any State. Wherever possible, the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, will be the home language/ mother tongue/ local language/ regional language.

6. After completing 12th students have to give exam named CAT.

Students have to give CAT examination to get admission in college. At this time only science students are giving that exam which is JEE and NEET but after this education policy all students have to give exam named CAT. 

JEE and NEET like exams are happen or not after this education that is not conformed but this year in 2020 NEET and JEE will happen this is confirmed.

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