Awareness Scale on University Teachers' Awareness Regarding Various Aspects of the National Education Policy 2020

This scale has been developed to assess the level of awareness of university teachers regarding various provisions, reforms, objectives, and implementation strategies of the National Education Policy 2020 in Higher Education Institutions.

Section A: Personal Information

Gender

MaleFemaleOther

Designation

Assistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorProfessorOther

Department/Discipline

Type of University

Central UniversityState University

Section B: Awareness Scale

1. I am aware of the proposed single overarching regulatory body (Higher Education Commission of India - HECI).

2. I understand the structural distinction between Research-Intensive and Teaching-Intensive Universities.

3. I know the target set by NEP 2020 for achieving a 50% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) by 2035.

4. I understand the 15-year phased plan for granting graded autonomy to degree-granting colleges.

Dimension II: Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment Depth (CP)

5. I know how to structure a degree curriculum containing Major and Minor discipline courses.

6. I know how to formulate explicit Course Outcomes (COs) aligned with Outcome-Based Education (OBE).

7. I can design continuous internal assessment tools that evaluate higher-order thinking skills.

8. I know how to integrate mandatory internship credits into undergraduate degree syllabi.

Dimension III: Academic Structure & Credit Framework Depth (AR)

9. I understand the technical procedure for student registration on the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) portal.

10. I know the qualification levels defined under the National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF).

11. I understand the eligibility rules for awarding a Bachelor's Degree with Research in the 4th year of FYUP.

12. I know the operational protocols governing credit transfer between recognized universities.

Dimension IV: Teacher Capacity & Continuous Professional Development Depth (TPD)

13. I am aware of the benchmarks set by the National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST).

14. I understand the annual credit hour requirement for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for faculty.

15. I know the guidelines for transitioning Teacher Education Institutions into 4-year integrated ITEP programs.

16. I am equipped to implement flipped classroom techniques in my routine teaching practice.

Dimension V: Research, Technology & Digital Infrastructure Depth (RIT)

17. I understand the seed grant funding mechanisms of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).

18. I know how to mentor undergraduate students undertaking 4th-year research dissertations.

19. I understand the guidelines for integrating SWAYAM courses into regular academic credit fulfillment.

20. I know the UGC ceiling permitting up to 40% online credit transfer under blended learning norms.

21. I am aware of the mandate of the National Educational Technology Forum (NETF).

Dimension VI: Inclusive Education, Equity & Accessibility Depth (IE)

22. I know the policy guidelines regarding the utilization of the Gender Inclusion Fund (GIF).

23. I understand institutional provisions required for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs).

24. I know the institutional mandates for implementing accessible learning materials under the RPwD Act.

25. I understand institutional strategies designed to support first-generation higher education learners.