Guideline is aligned with the goal of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020.
- Also, these are aligned with the National Credit Framework (NCrF).
- NCrF supports RPL by facilitating the creditisation of all learning forms —academic, vocational, and experiential.
About Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- It is a formal mechanism used to evaluate a person's existing knowledge, skills, and experience gained through formal, non-formal, or informal learning.
- Purpose: Integrates informal and non-formal learning into the formal education system via assessments and certifications.
- RPL acknowledges diverse learning forms by assessing and validating competencies and experiences, regardless of how they were acquired.
- It is also promoted under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
Why is there a need to promote RPL in Higher Education?
- Facilitate Workforce Transition: Assist in transitioning the workforce from informal work settings to the formal sector by recognizing and validating their skills and knowledge
- More than 90% of India’s workforce is employed in the informal sector.
- Address Industry Needs: Meet specific industry or sectoral requirements by recognizing prior learning, thereby enhancing employability
- Other: Promotes continuous learning to adapt to evolving career demands, etc.