Abstract

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introduced by the Government of India outlines a comprehensive framework for reforming the education sector, aiming to enhance the quality, inclusivity, and global competitiveness of Indian education. One of the critical aspects of NEP 2020 is its focus on higher education, including changes in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment methods, and governance structures. This study investigates students’ perception towards the implementation of NEP 2020 at the higher education level. The research employs a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather comprehensive insights into students’ perspectives. The quantitative survey gathers data on students’ awareness of NEP 2020, their understanding of its objectives, and their initial impressions regarding its implementation. The qualitative interviews delve deeper into students’ experiences, opinions, and suggestions for improving the implementation process. The UUCMS site is where students who applied for bachelor’s degrees under the NEP 2020 program should register their information. It is higher education’s unified computerized system. Students should utilize UUCMS from the time of enrollment until they get their degree credential. The viewpoints of the pupils in relation to NEP 2020 are the main topic of this research. A questionnaire was given to 200 bachelor’s degree candidates in and around Rajasthan, India, in order to gather data. “There is an association between age and benefits of the students from NEP 2020,” the research’s findings indicate. The research also shows that despite the challenges, there will be significant success down the road.