Question

Which of the following statements is not correct about National Education Policy, 2020?

1. 10+2 structure will be modified with a new curricular structure of 5+4+3+3
2. Teacher will be able to teach lessons in mother tongue/regional language up to Grade 5
3. The minimum degree qualification for teaching is going to be a 4 years integrated B.Ed. degree
4. Gross enrolment ratio in higher education to be raised to 35% by 2035

• A. i only
• B. ii, iii
• C. i, iv
• D. All

Answer 1

Answer:

C. i, iv

1. 10+2 structure will be modified with a new curricular structure of 5+4+3+3

   • Incorrect. The NEP 2020 replaces the 10+2 structure with a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure.

     • 5 (Foundational Stage): 3 years of Anganwadi/pre-school + 2 years of primary school (ages 3-8)

     • 3 (Preparatory Stage): Classes 3-5 (ages 8-11)

     • 3 (Middle Stage): Classes 6-8 (ages 11-14)

     • 4 (Secondary Stage): Classes 9-12 (ages 14-18)

2. Teacher will be able to teach lessons in mother tongue/regional language up to Grade 5

   • Correct. The NEP 2020 strongly emphasizes that wherever possible, the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, should be the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language.

3. The minimum degree qualification for teaching is going to be a 4 years integrated B.Ed. degree

   • Correct. By 2030, the minimum degree qualification for teaching will indeed be a 4-year integrated B.Ed. degree. The policy also mentions 2-year B.Ed. for those with a Bachelor's degree and 1-year B.Ed. for those with a 4-year undergraduate degree or a Master's degree.

4. Gross enrolment ratio in higher education to be raised to 35% by 2035

   • Incorrect. The NEP 2020 aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education, including vocational education, from 26.3% (2018) to 50% by 2035.