Implementation of NEP 2020 and Introduction of Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUG) in SPPU- Article by Dr. Rahul Kharat Introduction The Indian education system is undergoing a historic transformation under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 , which emphasizes flexibility, multidisciplinary learning, skill development, and research orientation. In line with this policy, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has issued important guidelines through Circular No. 44/2026 for implementing a Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUG) in affiliated colleges. This change is not merely structural but aims to redefine higher education by making it more student-centric, outcome-based, and globally competitive . Background and Implementation As stated in the document ( Preamble on Page 2 ), SPPU has already implemented the NEP framework: · From Academic Year 2023–24 in autonomous colleges and university departments ...