Multidisciplinary universities vision – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, D and E accurately express NEP 2020’s thrust towards multidisciplinary higher education. A is true because the policy sets a long-term goal of moving towards multidisciplinary institutions. B is true as such universities are expected to host a wide range of disciplines. D is true since multidisciplinary structures enable flexible combinations of courses and holistic learning. E is true because cluster models and mergers are proposed as possible routes to achieve multidisciplinary character. C is false because NEP does not promote permanent continuation of single-stream institutions, and F is false because collaboration across institutions is encouraged, not prohibited.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits E, which highlights the structural strategies like mergers and clusters that the policy suggests for moving towards multidisciplinary institutions.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it combines A, B, D and E, the four true statements that cover goals, disciplinary breadth, curricular flexibility and structural pathways, and excludes C and F, which misrepresent NEP’s stance.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes F, wrongly asserting that collaboration is prohibited, and omits A, leaving out the overarching vision of system-wide multidisciplinarity.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes C, which claims single-stream institutions can continue unchanged indefinitely, contradicting NEP’s reform agenda.