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The New Education Policy (NEP) was announced by the Government of India in 2020 and was a friendly step among all sections of the society. We can see a major change in the education policy after 1986. That is why everyone considered the decision of the government as a optimistic and a peaceful step, which only indicates a big change in the field of education, but also considered appropriate to accept the challenges of the present education system spread all over the world. The improvement in the education system has not happened suddenly, but is being prepared for a long time. This study undertakes a summary of NEP and analyses how they affect the present education system in the broader perspectives of the global scenario. High-caliber higher education should aim at developing considerate and well versatile individuals. It also helps them to study one or more specific areas thoroughly and develop moral character as well as fundamental principles, rational mindset, intellectual curiosity and creativity. The NEP was introduced with the aim of standardizing the changes within the system from elementary level to university level. Considering the developing situation, the content of education would focus on the new ideas, problem solving angles and the applications. The NEP is also expected to show a long lasting and a positive impact on higher education structure in the country. It is being said that the foreign universities would be allowed to open their campuses in the country which is considered to be an admirable initiative by the government. The entire concept of empowering and autonomy for innovating is one of the features of NEP 2020, that supports the discontinuing strategies from Affiliated Institutions to Autonomous Institutions. The announcement for setting up of the interdisciplinary educational and research universities in India is giving better hope. Such institutions would be in sync with the current IIM's and IIT's and would aim at showcasing interdisciplinary education for students in India. Another change recommended by NEP 2020, is that the National Testing Agency would serve as the expert, premier and autonomous testing institutions for conducting entrance exams for the graduate and undergraduate courses and fellow programs in the higher education institutional groups. The superior grade just as adaptability of NTA test administration would help the colleges in utilizing the normal placement tests instead of many organizations devising their placement tests. The NEP 2020 also allows the foreign colleges and universities in coming to India and bringing out the challenge for other institutions for improving the quality of the education system offered by them. The main objective of this research paper is to analyse and highlight the impact of NEP 2020 on higher education in India, focusing on how it facilitates worldwide competitiveness for students through reforms and initiatives. This research paper will give the readers an understanding about NEP 2020 challenges traditional educational paradigms by introducing interdisciplinary approaches and flexibility in curriculum. It also gives readers an insight into how the changes introduced by NEP 2020 lay the foundation for a dynamic and a forward looking education system.