UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

NEP 2020 states that in the new degree structure, M.Phil. will no longer be necessary and will be phased out. Students may move from a research-oriented master’s or four-year bachelor’s with research directly into Ph.D. This simplifies pathways and removes redundancy.

Option A:
Making M.Phil. compulsory would contradict the policy’s explicit decision to discontinue it.

Option B:
This option directly reflects the stated plan to discontinue the standalone M.Phil. degree.

Option C:
The policy does not propose M.Phil. replacing master’s; instead, it streamlines degrees and allows direct movement into Ph.D. from research-oriented master’s or four-year bachelor’s with research.

Option D:
Offering M.Phil. only in ODL mode is not suggested; the degree itself is being phased out.