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NEP 2020: Outdated in AI Era, Needs Urgent Review

  • Nishi 
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NEP 2020: Outdated in AI Era, Needs Urgent ReviewSaralnama

IDA Blog | NEP 2020 in AI and BCI Era: Policy Overtaken by Tech. NEP 2020 vision: holistic education, flexible degrees, multidisciplinary learning. But tech landscape changed dramatically. AI now reshapes learning, assessment, career prep. BCI promises more disruption. Tech no longer external aid but foundation of modern learning. NEP 2020 needs critical review. AI personalized learning outperforms traditional classes. Real-time translation removes language barriers. Blockchain verifies skills instantly. Learning evolves to AI-augmented problem-solving. Four-year degree structure may limit AI-enabled competency-based education. Physical campus focus outdated post-pandemic. XR creates immersive experiences rivaling classrooms. Global blockchain credentials superior to national credit system. AI assessment more sophisticated than reformed exams. Teacher role shifting to mentorship, not knowledge transmission. Language barriers less relevant with AI translation. Centralized research funding may hinder AI-enabled innovation. Vocational training needs focus on AI-augmented work skills. National regulation less relevant in global credential landscape. Policy review urgent to avoid graduate employability crisis, declining competitiveness, and innovation stagnation. (Updated 16 Oct 2025, 10:55 IST; source: link)

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  • IDA Blog | NEP 2020 in AI and BCI Era: Policy Overtaken by Tech
  • NEP 2020 vision: holistic education, flexible degrees, multidisciplinary learning
  • But tech landscape changed dramatically