Experts debate how competency-based and ethical assessments will develop in the future

Experts examined the New Education Policy's (NEP) revolutionary effects on professional education in India at a recent conversation at the India Today Education Conclave. A special emphasis is on how the 2020 NEP will affect professional courses like law, engineering, and medical education as it changes the educational environment.

Professor Krishna Swami outlined important developments in legal education, pointing out that the National Law School's faculty and student body have tripled as a result of the NEP's emphasis on transdisciplinary learning and research. He praised the policy for being in line with the objectives of the organisation, especially when it came to advancing research and incorporating interdisciplinary approaches.

IIT Delhi's Professor Sagar spoke about the NEP's wider effects on engineering education. He emphasised how the policy encourages critical thinking beyond technical capabilities by pushing for a holistic education that incorporates the arts and social sciences. It is anticipated that the emphasis on hands-on interaction with business and government would improve the relevance of research and better equip students to handle problems in the real world.

Speaking on behalf of the medical education industry, Dr. Gupta stressed the critical importance of competency-based education. He made the point that, even while quality standards are important, medical courses urgently need to incorporate ethical behaviour and practical experience. The NEP's emphasis on high-quality, employable skills is viewed as a move in the right direction toward closing the gap between academic achievements and industry expectations.

The panel as a whole concluded that although the NEP tries to improve professional education, there are difficulties with execution. They emphasised the significance of administering entrance exams in a balanced manner, emphasising not just academic performance but also competencies and moral issues. The goal of this change is to generate graduates who are outstanding professionals in their disciplines in addition to being employable.