Odisha Govt to Implement NEP 2020 in Universities & Colleges

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

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

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