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The National Council of Educational Research and Training has been officially notified by the Ministry of Education as a deemed-to-be university.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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This is granted by the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, Section 3.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Being a deemed university gives institutions more academic freedom.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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NCERT<\/span> is now able to provide its own degree programmes<\/span>, in particular, teacher education and educational research.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The move is aimed at improving the quality of teacher training in India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Traditionally, NCERT<\/span> has been in charge of school textbooks and curriculum development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Through this upgrade, it can incorporate research into teaching practices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The ruling favours<\/span> the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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It will assist in developing creative courses in accordance with the contemporary educational requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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NCERT<\/span> will also be in a position to cooperate with national and international institutions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The school will be able to establish its own syllabus and assessment procedures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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This measure enhances institutional independence in the education sector in India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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It is likely to increase pedagogical and school education research.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The relocation will increase the international awareness of NCERT<\/span> as an educational institution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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In general, the notification is a significant reform that will help transform teacher education and enhance the learning outcomes in India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Previous Year Questions on National Education Policy<\/h2>\n
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\n \nExam Name<\/th>\n Year<\/th>\n Question<\/th>\n Options<\/th>\n Correct Answer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n UPSC<\/span> Prelims<\/td>\n 2021<\/td>\n Which policy replaced the earlier National Policy on Education (1986)?<\/td>\n (A) Education Policy 1968
\n(B) NEP 2020
\n(C) RTE Act
\n(D) None<\/td>\n(B) NEP 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n SSC CGL<\/td>\n 2022<\/td>\n What is the new school education structure under NEP 2020?<\/td>\n (A) 10+2
\n(B) 5+3+3+4
\n(C) 8+4
\n(D) 6+3+3<\/td>\n(B) 5+3+3+4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n State PCS<\/td>\n 2023<\/td>\n NEP 2020 recommends which medium of instruction at the primary level?<\/td>\n (A) English
\n(B) Hindi
\n(C) Mother tongue
\n(D) Sanskrit<\/td>\n(C) Mother tongue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n RRB NTPC<\/td>\n 2022<\/td>\n Which ministry is responsible for implementing NEP 2020?<\/td>\n (A) Finance Ministry
\n(B) Home Ministry
\n(C) Education Ministry
\n(D) HRD Commission<\/td>\n(C) Education Ministry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n UPSC<\/span> Prelims<\/td>\n 2020<\/td>\n Which body regulates higher education under NEP 2020 (except medical & legal)?<\/td>\n (A) UGC
\n(B) AICTE<\/span>
\n(C) HECI<\/span>
\n(D) NITI<\/span> Aayog<\/span><\/td>\n(C) HECI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n SSC CHSL<\/td>\n 2023<\/td>\n NEP 2020 aims to achieve a GER in higher education by 2035.<\/td>\n (A) 25%
\n(B) 50%
\n(C) 75%
\n(D) 100%<\/td>\n(B) 50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n State TET<\/td>\n 2021<\/td>\n NEP 2020 focuses on which type of learning?<\/td>\n (A) Rote learning
\n(B) Conceptual learning
\n(C) Only theoretical
\n(D) Exam-based<\/td>\n(B) Conceptual learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n UPSC<\/span> Prelims<\/td>\n 2022<\/td>\n Which stage includes ages 3\u20138 years in NEP 2020?<\/td>\n (A) Preparatory
\n(B) Foundational
\n(C) Middle
\n(D) Secondary<\/td>\n(B) Foundational<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n ![\"NCERT](\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_u134ibu134ibu134-300x200.png\")
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