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title: "National Education Policy 2020 (NEP): UPSC Guide"
description: "The National Education Policy 2020 replaced India's 1986 policy, introducing a 5+3+3+4 school structure and a 6% GDP spending target. Key facts for UPSC GS-2."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The National Education Policy 2020 is India's framework, approved by the Union Cabinet on 29 July 2020, overhauling school and higher education governance, structure, and curriculum.
- How does NEP 2020 differ from the Right to Education Act, 2009?
- What is the 5+3+3+4 structure introduced by NEP 2020?
- Why have some states resisted implementing NEP 2020?
- Has the Higher Education Commission of India been established?

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