• Ruchi Sagar
• Prof. Amita Bajpai

In the present paper various aspects and current position of inclusion in higher education have been explored. Inclusion is an associated part of education from primary to higher level. Various provisions have been done in recent years and in NEP 2020 for inclusion in higher education institutions. The AISHE data shows decrease in enrolment of PWD students from 2019-2020 to 2020-2021. Emphasis on changes in Higher Education Institutions is required for inclusion according to the NEP 2020. These changes are related to physical, emotional and social accommodation of students with special needs. Social acceptance is a major aspect for inclusion. Higher education institutions can play an important role to imparting inclusion in society. Higher education is related to productivity, employability and empowerment. Inclusive education in higher education institutions can make a person more confident and independent. Many policies, schemes and other supports are provided by government for the pursuance of higher education. In new education policy 2020 also envisions the values of equality and justice to all. Everyone has a right to get barrier free higher education.

Inclusion, Inclusive Education, Students with Special Need (SwSN), PWD act 2016

"Inclusion in Higher Education Institutions with reference to NEP 2020: An overview", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.h444-h449, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406749.pdf

"Inclusion in Higher Education Institutions with reference to NEP 2020: An overview", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. pph444-h449, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406749.pdf