As per NEP-2020, in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the focus areas of vocational education will be chosen based on:

A. Gender basis

B. Skill gap analysis

C. Value oriented learning

D. Mapping of local opportunities

E. Visual arts

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is: B and D only.
Important Points

The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizes aligning the curriculum and pedagogy in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with the local needs and demands.

• This means that the focus areas of vocational education should be based on:

B. Skill gap analysis:

• This involves identifying the specific skills needed in the local job market and creating programs to teach those skills.

D. Mapping of local opportunities:

• This involves understanding what jobs are available in the local area and tailoring vocational education programs to prepare students for those jobs.

Options A (Gender basis), C (Value oriented learning), and E (Visual arts) do not specifically align with the guidelines of NEP 2020 with regard to the focus of vocational education in HEIs.