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India Today
18 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Five years on, has NEP delivered what it promised?
Five years ago, India promised a revolution in education. But in 2025, are students, teachers and schools better off or just more confused?When the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was launched, it was hailed as a landmark moment in India's post-independence education history. With promises of sweeping reforms from foundational literacy to flexible college degrees the NEP aimed to make India's education system more inclusive, modern, and aligned with 21st-century five years later, the results are mixed, the implementation patchy, and the impact WAS PROMISED IN 2020At its heart, the NEP aimed to overhaul every level of learning. Among its key promises were:Universal foundational literacy and numeracy by 2025More inclusive, play-based learning in early years (age 3–8)Mother tongue/regional language as medium of instruction till Grade 5New school structure: 5+3+3+4 instead of 10+2Reduced syllabus burden and focus on critical thinkingVocational training from Grade 6National Assessment Centre (PARAKH) to revamp board examsHigher Education Commission to replace UGC and AICTEMultiple exit options and academic credit bank in collegesPublic education spending to increase to 6% of GDPThe vision was clear. The ground reality? Far more YEARS LATER: WHERE ARE WE REALLY?Despite the tall promises, only 16 out of 28 states and 8 UTs have partially implemented the NEP as of Literacy Mission (FLN)Target: 100% Grade 3 literacy by 2025Reality: Only 48% of Class 3 students in government schools met age-appropriate reading levels in ASER 2024Education SpendingNEP Target: 6% of GDPActual: 2.9% in 2024-25, per Union Budget analysisMultilingual EducationNEP pushed mother tongue till Class 5Result: English-medium pressure remains high in cities; rural schools report teacher shortages for regional language teachingHigher Education4-Year UG Programs: Implemented in 356 universitiesAcademic Credit Bank: Introduced, but usage remains under 12% of college studentsDropout Rates: Still high—nearly 17% at UG level (AISHE 2023)INSIDE CLASSROOMS: TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS SPEAK'We got new books, but no training.'Many government school teachers say they've been handed new curricula without adequate support.'They told us to make learning 'play-based' for Class 1, but didn't train us or give enough teaching materials,' says a government primary teacher in Uttar tribal belts of Odisha and Jharkhand, teachers struggle to switch to local dialects as mandated, citing lack of bilingual textbooks and trained COURSES? STILL ON PAPERNEP's promise of 'bagless days' and vocational exploration in middle school has barely taken off. Most schools either don't offer these courses or club them into activity periods with no practical STUDENTS, MORE FLEXIBILITY OR MORE CONFUSION?While NEP intended to reduce pressure on students and give them more choice, in many cases it has added layers of split term system was rolled back after confusionGrading systems changed but lack of uniformity across boards remainsCareer counseling remains rare in most schools'My daughter had to choose new subjects in Class 9, but we had no idea what those changes meant for competitive exams,' says a parent from URBAN-RURAL DIVIDE IS WIDENINGUrban private schools have adopted parts of NEP, often branding them as 'progressive learning.'advertisementMeanwhile, rural schools still face digital gaps, shortage of subject teachers, and limited many low-income schools, NEP implementation is more of a document than a THE EXPERTS SAYDr. Anuradha Joshi, Education Policy Analyst: 'The NEP was visionary, but without financial and structural support, it risks becoming another lost opportunity.'R. Chidambaram, Principal of a Chennai-based school chain: 'The flexibility in subject choices is good but parents and students need much more guidance.'SO, WHO HAS BENEFITTED?Private ed-tech firms and publishers have boomed, offering 'NEP-aligned' state boards like Karnataka and Maharashtra have been more in elite schools may see some real benefit—critical thinking, coding, and new subjects are more for the majority of students in India's 15 lakh government schools, the NEP remains a work in progress, not a India marches toward its NEP 2030 goals of universal secondary education, full GER in higher ed, and global competitiveness, the road will depend on:More funding, especially for teacher training and rural infrastructureStronger centre-state coordinationTransparent, nationwide progress trackingClear communication with parents and studentsFive years after it began, the NEP 2020 stands at a crossroads. It promised a leap forward for Indian education. What it needs now is not just ambition—but accountability, funding, and honest for the next generation of Indian learners, half-reforms are not enough.- EndsMust Watch
India Gazette
03-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Telangana CM asks education dept to ensure 100 pass percentage in
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 3 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has instructed the officials to take steps to ensure a 100 per cent pass percentage in the Intermediate examination, an official statement said. Observing that the students in the 10th standard are passing in large numbers and the same number of students could not pass in the Intermediate, the Chief Minister ordered the officials to identify the challenges to achieve a good pass percentage of inter students and resolve them through some initiatives. The Chief Minister instructed the officials to conduct a study and submit a comprehensive report on running the schools up to the 12th standard and a separate intermediate. Revanth Reddy suggested that the officials seek the advice of the Education Commission, NGOs working in the education sector, and civil society. 'We will discuss the improvement of intermediate education at all stages in the Legislative Assembly', the Chief Minister said that more attention should be paid to the enrolment of students in intermediate as well as their attendance. Reviewing the designs and models of the Young India Residential School buildings, the CM suggested that a huge national flag be installed in the premises of every school and also instructed the officials to submit a weekly report to him on the progress of the construction of the schools. The Young India Residential Schools will be constructed exclusively for boys and girls in every Assembly constituency. Since the land acquisition for each school has already been completed, the CM directed that the focus should be on the identification and acquisition process for the second school, the statement said. Further, as per the statement, CM Revanth Reddy also reviewed the construction model of Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Mahila Vishwa Vidyalayam (Women University) and suggested several changes. The CM ordered that the tender process be completed at the earliest. CM Reddy held a review of the Education Department at the ICCC on Wednesday. Chief Minister's Advisor Vem Narender Reddy, State Government Advisor K Kesava Rao, Special Secretary to the Chief Minister Ajith Reddy, Education Secretary Yogita Rana, Higher Education Board Chairman Balakishta Reddy, Technical Education Commissioner Sridevasena, Education Special Secretary Haritha, JNTU Registrar Venkateswara Rao and others participated in the review. (ANI)
India Today
03-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Telangana Chief Minister aims for 100% pass rate in intermediate exams
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed the state's education department to take concrete measures to ensure a 100% pass percentage in Intermediate examinations. Emphasizing the performance gap between Class 10 and Intermediate students, the Chief Minister urged officials to identify the underlying challenges and implement effective solutions to improve a recent review meeting held at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), CM Reddy highlighted the need for a comprehensive study to explore the feasibility of running schools up to Class 12, and potentially separating intermediate education structures. He recommended that the education department consult with the Education Commission, NGOs working in the education space, and civil society organisations for valuable insights. 'We will take up the matter of strengthening intermediate education in the Legislative Assembly,' he Chief Minister also stressed the importance of increasing student enrolment and ensuring consistent attendance at the Intermediate level. During the review, CM Reddy assessed architectural plans for the upcoming Young India Residential Schools, which are being constructed for both boys and girls across every Assembly constituency in the proposed that each school prominently display a national flag and directed officials to submit weekly progress reports on the construction status. With land acquisition for the first set of schools completed, focus will now shift to identifying land for the second round of the Chief Minister reviewed the proposed design for Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Mahila Vishwa Vidyalayam, a new women's university. He recommended several design changes and urged authorities to fast-track the tendering high-level review was attended by Chief Minister's Advisor Vem Narender Reddy, Government Advisor K. Kesava Rao, Special Secretary to the CM Ajith Reddy, Education Secretary Yogita Rana, Higher Education Board Chairman Balakishta Reddy, Technical Education Commissioner Sridevasena, Education Special Secretary Haritha, JNTU Registrar Venkateswara Rao, among other key officials.(With ANI inputs)- Ends
New Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
CM Revanth Reddy for measures to enhance Inter education system
HYDERABAD: Observing that a large number of students have been clearing the Class 10 exams with flying colours but are not able to replicate their success in the Intermediate exams, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday instructed officials to initiate measures to achieve a good pass percentage in Inter too. During a review meeting on the Education department held at the Integrated Command Control Centre here, the CM asked the officials to identify the challenges and come up with initiatives to overcome them. Noting that Intermediate is a crucial stage in students' lives, Revanth stressed that proper guidance should be given to them during this phase. He instructed the officials to conduct a comprehensive study on running schools up to Class 12 and submit a report at the earliest. He suggested that the officials seek advice from the Education Commission, NGOs working in the education sector and civil society. 'We will discuss the improvement of Intermediate education at all stages in the Legislative Assembly,' he said, adding that more attention should be paid to the enrolment of students in Intermediate courses and also on their attendance. Separate Young India schools for boys, girls in each segment Reviewing the designs of the Young India Residential School buildings, the CM suggested that a huge national flag be installed on the premises of every school. He also instructed the officials to submit a weekly report to him on the progress of the construction of these schools. The CM also said that separate Young India Residential Schools will be constructed for boys and girls in every Assembly constituency. Since land acquisition for one school in each Assembly segment has already been completed, the CM directed the officials to focus on identifying and acquiring land for the second one in these constituencies. Revanth also reviewed the model of Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women's University building and suggested several changes to it. He instructed the officials to complete the tender process at the earliest.
NDTV
03-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"No More 12th Fail": Telangana Targets 100% Pass Rate In Intermediate Exams
Concerned over the drop in student numbers between Class 10 and Intermediate levels, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed education department officials to ensure that every student who clears the Class 10 exams completes their Intermediate (Class 11 and 12) education. During a comprehensive review of the Education Department at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) on Wednesday, the Chief Minister instructed officials to identify the reasons behind the decline and implement corrective measures to ensure students continue their academic journey. The chief minister emphasised the importance of Intermediate education in shaping a student's career path and stressed the need for proper guidance during this critical stage. He directed officials to conduct a detailed study and submit a report on the feasibility of integrating school education up to Class 12, including the Class 9 to 12 model, as well as the existing system of separate Intermediate colleges. The Chief Minister also suggested consulting the Education Commission, NGOs, and civil society organisations for expert input. He noted that improving Intermediate education would be discussed in the state assembly, adding that focus should not only be on enrollment but also on ensuring regular attendance in Intermediate colleges. In a related development, CM Reddy instructed officials to target a 100% pass rate in the Intermediate examinations. Currently, on average, one in every three students fails these exams in Telangana. He also reviewed the designs for the upcoming "Young India Residential Schools," which are planned for every assembly constituency, and directed that a large national flag be installed on the premises of each school.
