Bharat NCAP 2.0 Draft: Tougher Crash Tests and New Safety Pillars
Why in the news
MoRTH published the draft Bharat NCAP 2.0, a tougher update of India’s crash-safety ratings aligned to global norms.
Key changes
| Area | Change |
|---|---|
| New verticals | Vulnerable Road User Protection and Post-Crash Safety (joining Safe Driving, Accident Avoidance, Crash Protection) |
| Crash tests | New full-width frontal and rear impact tests, besides frontal, side and oblique pole |
| Injury checks | Advanced Test Dummies (ATDs) |
| Avoidance tech | ESC mandatory; AEBS optional |
| Post-crash | Fire and electrical safety; easy escape |
| Star ratings | Higher thresholds; no 5 stars if a vertical is zero |
Exam angle
- Ministry: MoRTH; mandatory feature: ESC.