Dr. Preeti Naveen Yadav 03 3(S) Entrepreneurship has emerged as a key driver of economic development innovation and employment generation in modern economies Recognizing the importance of entrepreneurial skills in the knowledgebased economy India introduced the National Education Policy NEP 2020 to reform the higher education system and promote innovationoriented learning The policy emphasizes multidisciplinary education research integration industry collaboration and experiential learning to develop entrepreneurial competencies among students This paper analyzes how NEP 2020 promotes entrepreneurship education in higher education institutions and contributes to the development of a strong startup ecosystem in India The study explores the role of universities in fostering innovation the integration of research and entrepreneurship and the challenges associated with implementing these reforms The findings suggest that NEP 2020 has the potential to transform Indias education system from a jobseeking model to a jobcreating ecosystem by encouraging creativity innovation and startup development among students Copyright (c) Journal of Science Engineering Technology and Management Science. All rights reserved 2026