India's Education Policy — What Every Parent Must Know in 2026

NEP 2020 enters its most consequential phase

By MIT Education Desk · · AI-Assisted · Editorially Reviewed

India's National Education Policy 2020 is now fully operational across most states. The biggest change for parents is the shift from marks to holistic assessment — your child's report card will now reflect skills, creativity and collaboration alongside academics.

The 5+3+3+4 structure replaces the old 10+2 system. Mother tongue instruction continues until Grade 5.

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Today's Headlines

→ NEP 2020 implementation reaches 95% of states

→ Ayushman Bharat now covers all citizens above 70

→ JEE Main 2027 registration opens November 2026

→ PM MUDRA loan limit enhanced to ₹20 lakh

→ India T20 World Cup squad announced

→ UNESCO rates India among top improvers

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Exam	Date	Reg.
JEE Main 2027	Jan 2027	Nov 2026
NEET UG 2027	May 2027	Mar 2027
CBSE Boards	Feb 2027	Oct 2026
UPSC Prelims	Jun 2027	Feb 2027
SSC CGL 2026	Sep 2026	Aug 2026

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