National Education Policy in Odisha this academic year: Odisha Govt

BHUBANESWAR : The National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 will be implemented in Odisha higher education sector from the current academic year, govt said on Saturday.

The decision was approved by chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Under NEP-2020, a new curriculum will be introduced in all government universities and their affiliated colleges that come under the higher education department.

As per the new policy, in place of the regular three-year graduation, a four-year graduation course will be implemented under which, a student can earn a certificate, diploma, degree and degree honours after completion of each year in the 4-year programme.

Besides, as per University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, a credit framework has been developed to provide credits to students who involve themselves in skill development and internship. Community service and extra-curricular activities, NCC and NSS will also help the students earn credits.