Q. With reference to National Education Policy 2020, consider the following statements:
1. It provides for the discontinuation of the MPhil (Master of Philosophy) programme.
2. It aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education to 50% by 2035.
3. It aims to setup Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) as a single umbrella body for entire higher education, including medical education.
How many statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer
Statement 1 is correct. One of the major changes introduced by the National Education Policy 2020 was the discontinuation of the MPhil programme (Master of Philosophy) across India. Instead, emphasis has been placed on a four-year Bachelor’s degree (undergraduate) and a research intensive Master’s degree (post-graduation).
Statement 2 is correct. National Education Policy 2020 aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education including vocational education from 26.3% (2018) to 50% by 2035. 3.5 Crore new seats will be added to Higher education institutions.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) will be set up as a single overarching umbrella body the for entire higher education, excluding medical and legal education. HECI will function through faceless intervention through technology, & will have powers to penalize institutes not conforming to norms and standards.
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