TRANSFORMING ASSESSMENT PRACTICES IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A STUDY IN THE CONTEXT OF NEP 2020

Abstract

The study undertakes a comprehensive exploration of the profound changes occurring in the realm of assessment practices within higher education, with a specific focus on the context of the National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020 in India. The study aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the ongoing transformation in the methodologies employed for assessing students in higher education institutions. The investigation centers around the objectives delineated in NEP 2020, which serve as a guiding framework for redefining assessment practices. A pivotal aspect of this study involves a meticulous examination of the mechanisms introduced by NEP 2020 to reshape assessment practices. This encompasses a shift from traditional examination-centric approaches to more dynamic and diversified evaluation methods. Furthermore, the study scrutinizes the challenges encountered during the implementation of these transformative assessment reforms. It sheds light on the complexities associated with adapting to new evaluation paradigms, faculty training, infrastructure requirements, and the potential resistance to change within academic institutions. This study serves as a significant contribution to the discourse on the evolution of assessment practices in higher education, offering a detailed examination of the objectives set forth in NEP 2020 and their subsequent impact on the mechanisms, practices, and challenges associated with the transformative journey in assessment within the higher education sector in India.