IN LIGHT OF NEP-2020, INDIA'S HIGHER EDUCATION WILL BE INTERNATIONALIZED

Abstract

The National Education Policy 2020 (henceforth NEP 2020) is discussed after a historical summary of some of the renowned ancient Indian higher education institutions with a reputation for academic quality around the world. With a variety of strategies and tools, including IBCs, Alumni Connect, Credit Recognition under Twinning, Joint and Dual Degree Programs, Internationalization at Home, Global Citizenship Approach, and many more, the NEP-2020 provided a strong policy statement for the internationalization of higher education. Over the years, there has been a significant shift in the global higher education environment. Global awareness and interconnection, which are fostered by internationalizing higher education, are crucial in forming the next generation of students in a world that is always changing. India committed to revamping and reinvigorating the higher education system through the new National Education Policy (NEP 2020), for taking its rightful place among the best higher education systems in the world. The NEP 2020 extensively focuses on attaining the highest global standards in the quality of higher education. Further, it reinforces the need to attract a greater number of international students and achieve the goal of “Internationalization at home”. This policy appreciates the critical need to promote India as a “global study destination providing premium education at affordable costs thereby helping to restore its role as Vishwa Guru”. The paper discussed the aforementioned ways and means for the Internationalization of Higher Education.