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@article{178399,
        author = {MANIRAJ K and DR.SURESH JOHN KENNEDY and RAMESH G and PARKAVI K.M.S},
        title = {BRIDGING INNOVATION AND FLEXIBILITY: IMPACT OF NEP 2020 ON ENGINEERING CURRICULA AND PRACTICE},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {8509-8513},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178399},
        abstract = {The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India is revolutionizing technical education by introducing a comprehensive framework that fosters innovation, employability, and global competitiveness. By promoting flexibility, interdisciplinary learning, research-driven innovation, and stronger ties between academia and industry, NEP 2020 sets the stage for a new generation of engineers who are not only technically sound but also socially responsible, entrepreneurial, and globally competitive. This paper critically examines the key reforms introduced by NEP 2020 in the context of engineering education, analyzes their expected impact, highlights the challenges in implementation, and explores the new opportunities for students, educators, and the industry. Moreover, the emphasis on outcome-based education, digital learning tools, and emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Cloud Computing prepares future engineers for the challenges of Industry 4.0. By fostering innovation, flexibility, and inclusivity, NEP 2020 seeks to transform engineering education into a vibrant, dynamic, and globally competitive domain, aligned with the needs of a knowledge-driven economy. Accreditation and regulatory reforms further aim to ensure quality and accountability across institutions. As a result, engineering graduates will be better equipped with holistic knowledge, critical thinking, and adaptability, meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving global economy. The NEP’s impact thus promises a more vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking engineering education ecosystem in India.},
        keywords = {New Education Policy 2020, Engineering Education Reform, Multidisciplinary Learning, Research and Innovation, Industry-Academia Collaboration},
        month = {May},
        }