National Education Policy: New 5+3+3+4 structure and 10+2 system explained

Here is what the new pedagogical structure of 5+3+3+4 means, its various stages and impact on existing students

In major “school to college” reforms, the government on July 28 unveiled the new National Education Policy that restructures school education by setting out 3-6 years as pre-school age and dilutes the emphasis on board exams, among other changes. One of the sweeping reforms is the transition from the decades-old 10+2 format to 5+3+3+4 structure. The policy aims at transforming the pedagogical structure from the existing 10 years + 2 years to a more inclusive transition from foundational to the secondary stage.

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What is the 5+3+3+4 system of education?

The 5+3+3+4 structure brings into