The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was a landmark vision for India. It promised to dismantle the wall between education and employment by promoting vocational skills, apprenticeships, and an "earn while you learn" culture.
Five years later, for most students, that wall remains stubbornly high.
Higher education is still largely a one-way street: learn for 3-4 years, accumulate debt, and then begin the search for a job. The powerful ideas within NEP 2020—like the Academic Bank of Credits and work-integrated learning—are yet to become mainstream.
But the promise of the NEP is not lost. It's being fulfilled at scale, right now.
Degree Apprenticeships are the living embodiment of the NEP's vision. We are making its most transformative ideas a reality for thousands of students: ✅ Integration of Vocational & Academic: Students spend 70% of their time on the job, applying what they learn. ✅ Earn While You Learn: This isn't just a concept; it's a monthly stipend that makes higher education affordable for all. ✅ Multiple Entry/Exit Reality: Our apprentices graduate with a full degree and three years of work experience, giving them a powerful launchpad.
At TeamLease EdTech, we aren't just discussing policy; we are building the infrastructure to execute it. We are turning the vision of NEP 2020 into a tangible career path for young Indians.
What do you believe is the biggest hurdle to making work-integrated learning the norm across India?
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