Authors : Dr. Omila Thounaojam; Dr. Yensembam Rajlakshmi Devi

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25aug1012

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Abstract : The Indian education system has undergone transformative reforms since independence, with landmark policies in 1968, 1986, and the most recent National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. NEP 2020 marks a paradigm shift toward a holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary learning framework, replacing the traditional 10+2+3 model with a 5+3+3+4 structure. This study investigates the attitudes of undergraduate students at Ghanapriya Women’s College, Manipur, towards NEP 2020, focusing on awareness, perceived benefits, and concerns regarding implementation. Using a Descriptive survey method and a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 40 randomly selected students through a self- administered questionnaire. Findings reveal that while 85% of respondents are familiar with the policy and 67.5% express a positive attitude—particularly appreciating its emphasis on skill development, multidisciplinary courses, and flexible entry-exit options—significant apprehensions persist. Concerns include infrastructural inadequacies, insufficient faculty preparedness, uncertainty about the 4-year undergraduate program, and doubts over practical execution. The study highlights a gap between policy vision and institutional readiness, suggesting the need for targeted awareness programs, faculty training, resource enhancement, and region-specific implementation strategies. These measures are essential to ensure that NEP 2020’s transformative goals translate effectively into improved educational outcomes, particularly in socio- culturally diverse regions like Manipur.

Keywords : National Education Policy 2020, Higher Education, Students Attitude, Multidisciplinary Curriculum.

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