The NEP 2019-20 prepared by Govt. of India, is very clear about the support of students with singular interests and talents. Under Section 4.31 of NEP, It clearly states that “Olympiad and Competition in various subjects will be strengthened across the country with clear coordination and progress from school to local to state to national levels.
Institutions like IITs and NITs would be encouraged to use results from Regional, National, and International Olympiads … as a part of the criteria for admissions into their undergraduate programs.