Ever since there have been humans, education has progressed. In the past, humans learned from their natural surroundings; in the Middle Ages, they attended gurukulas; in the post-independence era, they attended government schools and colleges; and in the twenty-first century, they attended convents, foreign schools, and deemed universities. The National Education Policy of 1986 emphasized a flexible, shared curricular structure built around a shared core. Differences between the New Education Policy of 1986 and the New Education Policy of 2020 are highlighted in this article. The information has been compiled from a wide range of resources, including academic publications, official reports, newspapers, and government websites. No primary sources were used in the creation of this article. The extent to which NEP 2020's goals will be realized is an important factor to consider because it is one of the most promising programs to be launched.