Which of the following existing programme will be discontinued in New Education Policy 2020?

Correct option is D

Introduction
A significant structural change in the higher education system proposed by the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is the decision to discontinue the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) programme. The policy aims to simplify the research structure and allow for a more direct and seamless transition from a Master's degree to a Ph.D. programme.
Information Booster
· Programme: Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.).
· Policy: The discontinuation is mandated under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
· Rationale: The move is intended to simplify the research pathways, as the policy provides for a four-year multidisciplinary Bachelor’s programme and a one- or two-year Master’s degree, which can lead directly to a Ph.D.
· Effect: The M.Phil. degree is no longer considered a mandatory prerequisite for Ph.D. entry.
· Future Pathway: The policy encourages students to transition directly from a Master's degree to a Ph.D.
Additional Points
· Ph.D., Post-Doctoral, and Diploma: These programs are either retained (Ph.D., Post-Doctoral) or are essential parts of the vocational/higher education structure (Diploma) and are therefore not discontinued by the NEP 2020.