An Empirical Study of NEP 2020 among Selected Students and Teachers in the State of Gujarat

The National Education Policy 2020 aims to reform the existing education system from elementary to higher education vocational and teacher training in India, to provide industry-ready manpower and holistic development. Purpose : The study was conducted to examine the awareness and perception among teachers and students from Gujarat to apprehend the opinion of two major stakeholders of the NEP 2020. Methodology : The study examines the level of awareness and perception among selected teachers and students from Gujarat with the help of a structured questionnaire from more than 500 respondents including 324 students and 204 teachers using a convenience purposive sampling method. The study is empirical in nature. The awareness and the perception of students and teachers of Gujarat are measured with 5 5-point Likert scale. Outcome : The research findings indicate a noteworthy distinction in the degree of NEP 2020 awareness between male and female teachers and students. Teachers who have worked for more than 15 years are more knowledgeable about and supportive of NEP 2020. Students pursuing postgraduate degrees and other advanced degrees are also more cognizant of and supportive of NEP 2020.