structuring the pg courses in National Education Policy NEP 2020

A lecture delivered at 6th NEP orientation and sensitization programme at MMTTC,
D D U Gorakhpur University
29.05.2025 at 3.35 pm

1. Structuring the PG courses in NEP 2020 Dr. Nir A lecture delivered at 6 th NEP orientation and sensitization programme at MMTTC, D D U Gorakhpur University 29.05.2025 at 3.35 pm 1 Dr. Nirmal Kumar Swain Professor, Dept of Lib & Inf. Science Maharshi Dayanand University , Rohtak – 124001 (Haryana) Ph: 01262-393017 (O) , M: 9416516771 , E-Mail: [email protected]

2. Prologue 10+2 board structure is being dropped now. ... Up to Class 5 to be named as preschools , Classes 6 to 8 as Mid School Classes 8 to 11 as High School Class 12 onwards to be considered as Graduation. 6th std onwards vocational courses available. From 8th to 11 students can choose subjects . 2

3. The fundamental principles of the policy recognizing, identifying, and fostering the unique capabilities of each student, by sensitizing teachers as well as parents to promote each student’s holistic development in both academic and non-academic spheres. according the highest priority to achieving Foundational Literacy and Numeracy by all 3

4. C o nt ... Flexibility , so that learners have the ability to choose their learning trajectories and programmes ,; No hard separations between arts and sciences , between curricular and extra-curricular Activities , between vocational and academic streams, etc. in order to eliminate harmful 4

5. C ont … Multidisciplinarity and a holistic education across the sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities , and sports for a multidisciplinary world in order to ensure the unity and integrity of all knowledge; Emphasis on conceptual understanding rather than rote learning and learning-for-exams.; 5

6. C ont … Creativity and critical thinking to encourage logical decision-making and innovation;  Ethics and human & constitutional values like empathy, respect for others, cleanliness, Courtesy , democratic spirit , spirit of service, respect for public property, scientific temper, Liberty , responsibility, pluralism , equality, and justice; 6

7. Types of PG Level courses Core disciplinary Elective disciplinary Skill-based Vocational Dissertation Internship 7

8. Discussion Identifying core courses Core courses should be largely universal in nature Skill-based may differ Equal nature of writing aspect must be incorporated: dissertation Co-exist and space for other’s living: Internship Craftsmanship: Internship 8

9. Thank you S ee you again 9