National Education Policy 2020 is the first education policy of the 21st century and aims to address the many growing developmental imperatives of our country. The development of the creative potential of each student is emphasized in the National Education Policy 2020. National Education Policy 2020 proposes that education should:?be aligned with the aspirational goals of the 21st century. lays emphasis on conceptual understanding rather than rote learning and learning-for-exams.develop good human beings capable of rational thought and action.?be inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, learner-centered, discussion-based, flexible, and, of course, enjoyable.focus on problem-solving, critical thinking, scientific temper, and creative imagination, with sound ethical moorings and values.adopt experiential learning including hands-on learning, arts-integrated and sports-integrated education, story-telling-based pedagogy, etc.Hint NEP 2020 does not focus on drills and practice and doesn't promote textbook or teacher-centric education and assessment of learning rather NEP 2020 emphasizes learning by real-life experience and assessment for learning.Hence, we can conclude that National Education Policy 2020 proposes a pedagogical shift from rote learning to conceptual understanding.