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The abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 marked a significant constitutional and administrative shift in Jammu and Kashmir,resulting in greater alignment with national policy frameworks.In this context,the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 assumes particular importance, as it represents a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at transforming India's education system in terms of Access,Equity,Quality and Governance.This paper presents a conceptual assessment of the National Education Policy in Jammu and Kashmir in the Post Article 370 period,focusing on the changing structures of educational governance and policy integration.Drawing on constitutional provisions,policy documents and existing scholarly literature,the study examines how the removal of special status has reshaped the institutional environment for education in the region.The paper conceptually analyses key components of NEP related to school education,higher education and discusses emerging opportunities and challenges with in the regional context.The study emphasizes the importance of context-sensitive implementation of national education reforms and identifies the need for future empirical research on educational outcomes in Jammu and Kashmir