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National Education Policy

NEP 2020 Initiatives & Best Practices

Explore the transformative initiatives undertaken under the umbrella of NEP 2020, including multidisciplinary programs, student clubs, international collaborations, and capacity building workshops driving educational reform.

24
NEP Student Clubs
240+
Office Bearers
20
Professors of Practice
200
Faculty Trained
NEP 2020 Implementation

Initiatives Undertaken Under NEP 2020

The National Education Policy 2020 envisions a transformative shift in India's education landscape. Our institution has taken pioneering steps to implement NEP 2020's core principles, embracing multidisciplinary education, flexibility, holistic development, and internationalization.

From establishing NEP Student Clubs across all constituent institutions to launching innovative multidisciplinary programmes, we are committed to shaping future-ready graduates through policy-aligned academic reforms and stakeholder engagement.

24 NEP Student Clubs Created in all constituent institutions with 240 office bearers and 24 faculty advisors.
Faculty of Liberal Arts Established to accommodate Multidisciplinary programs under NEP 2020 framework.
B.Sc. Economics (Hons) with Research New multidisciplinary four-year undergraduate programme approved from AY 2024-25 with multiple entry and exit options.
Department of Medical Biotechnology New Interdisciplinary Department established at Puducherry campus.
1 Year LLM Programme Master programme in Law approved for introduction from academic year 2024-25.
MoU with Jimma Institute of Technology, Ethiopia Signed to facilitate Internationalization of education.
Study in India Education Fair University participated in fairs organized at Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda by Govt of India.
Sensitization Workshops on NEP 2020 Two workshops organized for 150 student office bearers on 17.4.2024 and 23.4.2024 at Salem and Chennai campuses.
NEP Awareness Survey Conducted in two constituent colleges to evaluate the awareness index about NEP 2020.
NEP Logo Contest Launched for all students of the University to popularize NEP concepts.
Professors of Practice 20 Professors of Practice appointed in the University.
Faculty Training 200 faculty from various disciplines trained through Sensitization workshop on NEP 2020 organized by Malaviya Missions Teacher Training Centers (UGC).
Best Practice

NEP Student Clubs

In all constituent Colleges of the University

Expected Outcomes for Students • Sensitize students about various provisions in the policy
• Gain cooperation from students to achieve NEP 2020 targets
Expected Outcomes for Faculty • Capacity building for Faculty Advisors
• Improves Faculty–Student interaction in NEP implementation
Expected Outcomes for Institution • Improvement of Happiness index of stakeholders
• Quality enhancement in all aspects
Expected Outcomes for Community & Stakeholders • Improvement in literacy rate & Gross Enrolment Ratio in HEI
• Improvement in access of SEDGs to HEI
Impact Snapshot

NEP 2020 Milestones

Multidisciplinary Programs B.Sc Economics (Hons) with Research • LLM • Liberal Arts
New Department Medical Biotechnology at Puducherry campus
Internationalization MoU with Ethiopia • Education fairs in Africa
Awareness Initiatives Workshops • Survey • Logo Contest
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