Study of the Impact of New Education Policy-2020 on the Students of Social Science Subject of Central Board of Secondary Education

Abstract

Introduction

The study emphasizes the critical role of secondary education (ages 14–18, grades 9–12) in shaping students' personal and social development, equipping them with useful knowledge, skills, and values. According to Krishnagopal Sayyadan (1967), secondary education helps align students’ individual and societal life goals, enabling overall personality development and successful life preparation.

Modern Relevance of Education:

With the advent of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, education has become even more vital. The policy stresses:

• Skill development

• Character building

• Cultural preservation

• Social harmony

• Scientific outlook

• Responsible citizenship

Education is now viewed as fundamental to nation-building, democratic progress, and human development, helping learners distinguish right from wrong, adapt to their environment, and contribute positively to society.

Research Focus:

Title: "A Study on the Impact of NEP 2020 on Social Science Teaching in Secondary Education in Uttar Pradesh"

The study examines how NEP 2020 has influenced social science teaching in Uttar Pradesh's state (UP Board) and central (CBSE) secondary education systems, specifically for grades 9 and 10.

• Social Science Education is considered essential for instilling democratic values, critical thinking, cultural appreciation, and civic responsibilities.

• The formal education system in India connects primary, secondary, and higher education; secondary education is thus a vital intermediate phase.

Research Methodology:

• Method: Descriptive Survey

• Location: Five districts in Uttar Pradesh – Ghaziabad, Saharanpur, Lakhimpur, Sonbhadra, and Lucknow

• Population: Grade 9 and 10 students from rural and urban areas, across both CBSE and UP Board schools

• Sampling Technique: Random sampling

Findings:

The analysis showed a significant difference in social science learning outcomes:

• CBSE students performed better than UP Board students.

• Possible reasons include:

  • Better socio-economic conditions

  • Supportive family environments

  • Greater availability of learning opportunities

Suggestions for Future Research:

• Extend the study to other districts or states.

• Explore the impact on technical/vocational education (e.g., ITI).

• Study other subjects beyond social science.

• Investigate factors like students' interests, habits, aspirations, and socio-economic background.

• Conduct comparative studies between general and differently-abled students.

• Examine the influence of family environment, career aspirations, and academic behaviors on learning outcomes.

Copyright

Copyright © 2025 Harish Kumar Singh , Dr. Md. Sadre Alam. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.