INTERNATIONALIZATION OF EDUCATION AND NEP 2020: VISION, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a significant shift in India's approach to higher education, emphasizing the internationalization of education as a strategic priority. This policy envisions India as a global knowledge hub by promoting academic collaboration, student and faculty mobility, cross-border research partnerships, and the entry of top-ranked foreign universities into the Indian education ecosystem. This paper explores the key provisions of NEP 2020 related to internationalization, the potential benefits and challenges of implementing such reforms, and the policy's alignment with global trends in higher education. The analysis reveals that while NEP 2020 sets an ambitious vision for transforming India into a global educational destination, its success will depend on robust regulatory mechanisms, institutional readiness, and sustained investment in academic infrastructure. The paper concludes by recommending strategies for effective policy implementation and international engagement.