Karnatakabecame the first state to issue an order to implement theNational Education Policy, 2020 with effect from academic year 2021-2022.

Highereducation minister Ashwath Narayanannounced this after convening a meeting with officials of the Education department and state higher education council.

As per that, students will have the flexibility to pursue a three-year bachelor or four-year honours degree, among other things.