Odisha Govt to Implement NEP 2020 in Universities, Colleges From Current Academic Year

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government will implement National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, in all state-run universities and affiliated colleges from current acemic year, a statement said.

decision was taken by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, aiming to bring many reforms in state's education system, it said.

In accordance with NEP, four-year undergruate programmes will be started, replacing regular three-year courses. A student can earn a certificate, diploma, degree and degree with hours after completion of each year in four-year programme, it ded.

state government has developed a credit framework on basis of guidelines set by University Grants Commission ( UGC ), under which, students can involve mselves in skill development, internship, community service and extra-curricular activities, NCC and NSS to earn credits, statement said.

It will help students to choose ir subjects on ir own and complete ir degree course within seven years with option of multiple entries and exits from ir institution, it said.

government has also taken steps to make higher education system more qualitative, automous and inclusive as per NEP 2020.

NEP has been designed to promote research and invation through various schemes, practical-based learning and skill development through internships in industry. courses will be more employment-oriented and fulfil requirements of industry, statement issued by Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said.

government has approved two skill development courses, 112 multi-disciplinary courses, 14 vocational courses, 56 value-ded courses and 84 skill development courses along with detailed model syllabus for 40 core undergruate degree courses, it said.

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