Pick the correct statements pertaining to NEP 2020.

(A) It promotes multiple entry-multiple exit

(B) It promotes English education

(C) It promotes multi and inter-disciplinarity

(D) It promotes privatization-philanthropic participation in

Education

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct option is A, C and D Only.

Let us analyze each statement individually in the context of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020:

Statement (A): It promotes multiple entry-multiple exit
This statement is correct. NEP 2020 introduces modularity and flexibility in higher education by allowing multiple entry and exit points. Under this system, students can exit their undergraduate studies at various stages with appropriate certifications: a certificate after completing 1 year, a diploma after 2 years, a Bachelor's degree after 3 years, and a Bachelor's with Research after 4 years.

Statement (B): It promotes English education
This statement is incorrect. NEP 2020 does not specifically promote English education. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of mother tongue, local language, or regional language as the medium of instruction, wherever possible, at least until Grade 5 (and preferably until Grade 8 and beyond) to facilitate better cognitive development and understanding.

Statement (C): It promotes multi and inter-disciplinarity
This statement is correct. The policy aims to phase out single-stream higher education institutions and transition towards large, multidisciplinary universities and college clusters. It promotes a flexible curriculum with creative combinations of disciplines (e.g., studying physics along with music or fashion designing).

Statement (D): It promotes privatization-philanthropic participation in Education
This statement is correct. NEP 2020 encourages public-spirited private and philanthropic participation in the education sector to build infrastructure, improve quality, and ensure equity. It actively promotes public-philanthropic partnerships (PPP) to achieve universal access to quality education.

Therefore, statements (A), (C), and (D) are correct, which makes A, C and D Only the correct choice.