One Day National Seminar on "NEP 2020: Bridging Innovation and Inclusion"

Call for Papers Original research papers, case studies, and conceptual papers in English are invited on the main and sub-themes. Selected papers will be published in a special edition of CDOE’s Journal – “The Communications”.



About the Seminar:

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a historic transformation in India’s education system. It emphasizes innovation, inclusivity, and holistic learning, seeking to build a knowledge-based society. This seminar explores how NEP 2020 bridges the gap between innovation and inclusion, shaping a more equitable and future-ready education system.

Seminar Objectives:

  • To understand the key features and goals of NEP 2020

  • To explore innovations in curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment

  • To discuss inclusivity and equitable access in education

  • To understand multilingualism as envisioned in NEP 2020

  • To identify challenges and strategies in NEP implementation

  • To provide a platform for sharing research, ideas, and practices

Sub-Themes

  • Curricular & Pedagogical Innovations

  • Inclusion and Equity in Education

  • Empowering Online & Distance Education

  • Artificial Intelligence: Innovation for Inclusion

  • Multidisciplinary and Holistic Education

  • Teacher Training and Capacity Building

  • Vocational Education and Skill Development

  • Implementation Challenges & Strategies

Call for Papers

Original research papers, case studies, and conceptual papers in English are invited on the main and sub-themes. Selected papers will be published in a special edition of CDOE’s Journal – “The Communications”.

Seminar Structure:

  • Inaugural Session – Keynote & Overview

  • Technical Sessions – Paper Presentations & Discussions

  • Q&A Sessions – Interaction with Delegates

  • Valedictory Session – Takeaways & Certificates

Submission Guidelines

Authors are required to submit both the abstract and the full paper in Microsoft Word or editable PDF format. Scanned copies of abstracts or papers will not be accepted.

All submissions must be original and free from plagiarism. A plagiarism certificate, automatically generated through recognized plagiarism detection software, must be submitted along with the full paper after acceptance of the abstract.

The abstract should be submitted via email to: nepseminar2025@ddeku.edu.in

Registration Details:

I) Last Date: 10th November 2025
II) Registration Fee:
a) Faculty (From Outside J&K): Rs. 1500/-
b) Faculty (From J&K): Rs. 1000/-
c) Research Scholars: Rs. 500/-

III) Registration Link:

https://forms.gle/R5WycmcqN4nuQki99

Note Upon acceptance of the abstract, authors are required to submit the prescribed registration fee through any UPI or banking application to the account number provided below. Interested individuals who wish to participate in the seminar without submitting a paper may also register. All registered authors and co-authors of accepted papers shall be awarded Certificates of Paper Presentation, provided at least one author of each paper presents it during the seminar. Remaining registered participants who do not present papers shall be awarded Certificates of Participation.

Account No.: 0007010100000284
Account Name: Chairman Distance Education/Registrar University of Kashmir Account
Type: Current
Bank Name: Jammu & Kashmir Bank
Branch: Hazratbal Nandpora
IFSC Code: JAKA0NASEEM

Note: Joint authors of a paper must pay the full registration fee individually to confirm participation and entitlement for paper presentation certificates.

Important Deadlines:

  • Last date for submission of abstracts: 30th October 2025

  • Last date for submission of full-length papers: 5th November 2025

Chief Patron:

Prof. Nilofer Khan (Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, KU)

Patron:

Prof. Shariefuddin Pirzada (Dean Academic Affairs, KU)

Co-Patrons:

Prof. Naseer Iqbal, Registrar, University of Kashmir  Prof. Mushtaq Ahmad, Dean. School of Open Learning, University of Kashmir 

Seminar Director:

Prof. Tariq Ahmad Chishti (Director, CDOE)

Organising Secretaries:

Dr. Syed Ishfaq Ahmad Shah
Dr. Javeed Ahmad Puju

Organizing Committee:

Prof. Mohd Altaf Ahanger
Dr. Habibullah Shah
Dr. Aneeda Jan
Dr. Zubair Ahmad Dada
Dr. Shahzad Bashir

For queries contact:

Dr. Syed Ishfaq Ahmad Shah (9149664735)
Dr. Javeed Ahmad Puju (9419008818)
Email: nepseminar2025@ddeku.edu.in

Website: https://ddeku.edu.in/Main/Default.asp

Note: No boarding/lodging shall be provided to outstation paper presenters; however, the organizers can facilitate accommodation on a first-come-first-serve basis, and the expenditure to this effect shall be borne by the participants themselves.

Venue(s):

a) Inaugural Session – Gandhi Bhavan, KU
b) Technical sessions and valedictory – CDOE Conference Hall, University of Kashmir


  • Event Date: 25-Nov-2025
  • Venue: Centre for Distance and Online Education, University of Kashmir
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