Presentation Description: After 34 years, India announced it new National Education Policy (NEP) which has begun to be implemented. This policy marks a major shift away from the Anglophone system. Secondary education will be modified to a 5+3+3+4 year system. Pre-school will be bought into the official stream. Post secondary education changes with multiple entry and exit options along with an overhaul of the curriculum. The Master's program will become a 1+1 year path. The University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) regulatory bodies will be merged.
Learning Objectives:
knowledge of the new Education structure in India and the role of the various organizations under the Department of Education
comprehensive knowledge of the new education programs and how they compare to the older programs
how the new programs equate to an US equivalency in terms of qualification framework
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