National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF)
The National Education Policy
(NEP) 2020 (hereafter referred to as NEP or the policy) envisages a new and
forward-looking vision for India’s higher education system. It recognizes that
higher education plays an extremely important role in promoting human as well
as societal well-being and in developing India as envisioned in its
Constitution - a democratic, just, socially conscious, cultured, and humane
nation upholding liberty, equality, fraternity, and justice for all. The NEP
2020 notes that “higher education significantly contributes towards sustainable
livelihoods and economic development of the nation” and “as India moves towards
becoming a knowledge economy and society, more and more young Indians are
likely to aspire for higher education.”
The NEP 2020 also states that “given the 21st century requirements, quality higher education must aim to develop good, thoughtful, well-rounded, and creative individuals” and... “must enable an individual to study one or more specialized areas of interest at a deep level, and also develop character, ethical and Constitutional values, intellectual curiosity, scientific temper, creativity, spirit of service, andtwenty-first-century capabilities across a range of disciplines including sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, languages, as well as professional, technical, and vocational subjects.” It also states that “a quality higher education must enable personal accomplishment and enlightenment, constructive public engagement, and productive contribution to the society” and must “prepare students for more meaningful and satisfying lives and work roles and enable economic independence.”
For further details click : https://www.ugc.gov.in/NHEQF.aspx