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International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2026;5(1):115-120

Managerialism and the NEP 2020 Vision: Reshaping Traditional Education for a Modern India

Author Name: Dr. Md. Akhlaqur Rahman;   Kumari Dibya;   Dr. Mozaffar Islam;   Dr. Md. Rashid Farooqi;  

1. Lecturer, District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Patna, Bihar Education Service (B.E.S.)

2. Lecturer, District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Patna, Bihar Education Service (B.E.S.).

3. Asst professor, education, Manuu College of Teachers. Ex Principal Kamran Manuu Model School, Darbhanga, Bihar, India

4. Assistant Professor, School of Commerce and Management, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (Manuu), Hyderabad. India

Paper Type: research paper
Article Information
Paper Received on: 2025-11-13
Paper Accepted on: 2025-12-23
Paper Published on: 2026-01-17
Abstract:

This paper examines managerialism, characterised by efficiency-driven governance and technocratic control, as a transformative force in Indian educational reform under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It explores how managerialism aligns with NEP 2020’s vision to restructure traditional education into a modern, inclusive, and multidisciplinary system, emphasising equity and innovation. Drawing on critical pedagogy, the study critiques managerialism’s impact on teacher autonomy and student agency, revealing tensions between neoliberalism’s standardised accountability and NEP 2020’s holistic aspirations. By integrating perspectives from scholars like Paulo Freire and Stephen Ball, the analysis highlights how managerialism can both support and undermine equity in education. The paper proposes strategies to balance managerialism’s efficiency with the culturally grounded, learner-centric goals of NEP 2020, contributing to educational scholarship and offering actionable insights for policymakers navigating Indian educational reform in a neoliberal context.

Keywords:

Managerialism, National Education Policy 2020, Indian educational reform, critical pedagogy, teacher autonomy, equity, neoliberalism

How to Cite this Article:

Dr. Md. Akhlaqur Rahman,Kumari Dibya,Dr. Mozaffar Islam,Dr. Md. Rashid Farooqi. Managerialism and the NEP 2020 Vision: Reshaping Traditional Education for a Modern India. International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary. 2026: 5(1):115-120


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