The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions an education system rooted in Indian ethos, ensuring equitable access to quality education across all levels. It introduces the 5+3+3+4 curricular structure, emphasizes Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), foundational literacy and numeracy, holistic and multidisciplinary learning, flexibility in subject choices, inclusivity for disadvantaged groups and learners with disabilities, reforms in teacher education and higher education, promotion of research through the National Research Foundation, and the effective integration of technology and online learning. AISAT has taken systematic steps to promote awareness and institutional implementation of NEP 2020.
1. Selection of NEP SAARTHI
In the first phase held on 29 October 2024, 32 students participated in a preliminary quiz assessing their understanding of NEP 2020 objectives, features, and implementation strategies.
The interview panel, chaired by the NEP Coordinator and Vice Principal, Ms. Kanaka Xavier, along with two faculty members, evaluated candidates on their motivation, suitability for the role, proposed NEP-related initiatives, understanding of experiential learning, multidisciplinary education, sports integration, limitations of rote learning, and suggestions for teacher development aligned with NEP principles. Details uploaded on UGC UTSAH Portal on Jan 18th 2025 11:50AM
Based on combined performance, nominations were finalised, and on 18 June 2025, Ms. Priya Joy and Ms. Anagha Antony were officially approved as AISAT’s NEP SAARTHIs and listed on the UGC website.
As part of the 5th anniversary celebrations of NEP 2020, AISAT organised a commemorative awareness programme on 2 August 2025. The key activity was a large-scale quiz competition on NEP 2020 and Government of India initiatives, with participation from over 300 students and faculty members. The event promoted engagement with core NEP themes such as holistic and multidisciplinary education, inclusivity, foundational learning, evolving teacher roles, vocational education, and technology integration. The programme, coordinated with the active involvement of NEP SAARTHIs, facilitated meaningful institutional dialogue on translating NEP principles into practice.
In line with NEP’s emphasis on multilingualism, AISAT conducted two VAANI programmes—one by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and another jointly by the Departments of Electronics and Communication Engineering and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
All first-year students receive an orientation on NEP 2020 during their induction programme.
5.NEP Facutly Development Program
Faculty capacity building is prioritised, with approximately 90% of AISAT faculty having successfully completed NEP 2020 Oreintation and Sensitisation FDP, oragnised by UGC-MMTTC, Univeristy of Calicut strengthening institutional readiness for effective NEP implementation.
