Changes Indian Education System Has Witnessed In Past Decade

In the last decade, India's Education system has undergone a sea of changes and improvements. There are changes in demand for courses, quality and access to content and the most notable has been the move from physical to virtual. The advent of online courses has made education accessible to all in the country. The introduction of the New Education Policy in 2020 has made online education a part of all education efforts in the country.

Covid has caused a tectonic change in the way education was delivered. “Hybrid” & “Blended” became buzzwords in the education sector also. Experiential and project-based learning has become an integral part. 

Some of the significant changes have been: 

Increasing digitalization: In the last 9 years, The Modi government has initiated and executed various programs for digitizing the whole education sector. Making digital classrooms, e-learning platforms, and giving away laptops for students so the learning can’t stop, are some of the examples of this digitizing India initiative. Recently we have launched AISECT Learn, a future-ready eLearning platform designed for up-skilling and knowledge building. 

Skill-based education: In the last decade, the government has emphasized a skill-based education system to make the youth of India more future ready. The Indian education system has shifted from the traditional way of learning to a more practical and skill-oriented approach. The emphasis is on the holistic development of students and nurturing their talents so they can flourish in any career path they choose in the future. We have established Central India’s First NEP & NSQF aligned Skills University, Scope Global Skills (SGS) University 

Emphasis on Vocational education: The industry-employment gap goes beyond formal education streams. The government has increased the focus on vocational education to equip students with relevant employable skills. Initiatives like the National Skill Development Mission and Skill India aim to provide vocational training and skill development opportunities to students. Rabindranath Tagore University (RNTU) Offers B.Voc & M.Voc courses in multiple streams to make students industry ready.

Reforms in evaluation methods: The education system has seen substantial changes in the way students are assessed and evaluated. The grading system, Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE), and online examination systems are a few examples of the reforms the Modi Government brought for the betterment of our education system.

Inclusivity: The government believes everyone deserves an equal opportunity to educate themselves which will lead to a better and improved nation. With that vision, The Government has made multiple efforts to make education more accessible and inclusive, especially for girls, minorities, and economically deprived sections of society.

Introducing National Education Policy 2020: The government has implemented National Education Policy 2020 with an aim to transform the education system from a content-based approach to a more holistic and multifaceted approach.

Overall, the Indian education system has evolved remarkably in the last decade, with a focus on digitalization, skill-based education, vocational training, inclusivity, and examination reforms.

The author is Executive Vice President of AISECT Group & Director of AISECT Group of Universities