NEP 2020 for Architecture: Opportunities and Challenges

The National Education Policy 2020 was a long-awaited one. When the government announced NEP 2020 the whole architecture fraternity had divided into two sides. Many architects believe that Architecture education should be included in the NEP 2020. Many architects have the strong opinion that professional education should be left to professionals. They hold the opinion that a professional can handle architectural education in a better manner. The Council of Architecture (COA) is the regulatory body for architectural education in India. This paper aims to identify the challenges and opportunities that come with the introduction of NEP 2020 in Architectural Education.