NEP and Research Orientation in Higher Education

Abstract

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, implemented by the Indian government, underscores the necessity of fostering research inside higher education institutions to enhance creativity, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary learning. This study seeks to evaluate the influence of NEP on research orientation in higher education by analyzing views and preparedness among students and faculty in public and private institutions. This study assesses the efficacy of NEP measures in promoting a research-oriented culture through a survey of 125 respondents from public and commercial institutions, while also identifying the problems encountered by these institutions in executing the reforms. A combination of quantitative analysis and statistical testing is utilized to get conclusions from the primary data.