National Education Policy (2020)/Part 1

 

Part I. SCHOOL EDUCATION

 

This policy envisages that the extant 10+2 structure in school education will be modified with a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring of 5+3+3+4 covering ages 3–18 as shown in the representative figure and elaborated in detail later under Chapter 4.

 

Currently, children in the age group of 3-6 are not covered in the 10+2 structure as Class 1 begins at age 6. In the new 5+3+3+4 structure, a strong base of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) from age 3 is also included, which is aimed at promoting better overall learning, development, and well-being.

Chapter (not listed in original)

• Chapter 1: Early Childhood Care and Education
• Chapter 2: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
• Chapter 3: Curtailing Dropout Rates and Ensuring Universal Access to Education at All Levels
• Chapter 4: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Schools
• Chapter 5: Teachers
• Chapter 6: Equitable and Inclusive Education
• Chapter 7: Efficient Resourcing and Effective Governance through School Complexes/Clusters
• Chapter 8: Standard-setting and Accreditation for School Education