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BHARAT NCAP 2.0 — India’s Advanced Crash Safety Rating System Explained (2027) The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has released the draft of BHARAT NCAP 2.0, an upgraded version of the Bharat NCAP introduced in 2023. This new framework aims to make India’s roads safer, cars stronger, and consumers better informed. What is Bharat NCAP? Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) is India’s indigenous crash test rating system, inspired by Global NCAP. Cars are tested and rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars based on safety performance. The original version came into effect on October 1, 2023, and was voluntary for manufacturers. Cars may still be mandated for testing if: * A base model of a popular variant crosses 30,000 annual sales * The Ministry specifically recommends a test Which Vehicles Are Covered? * Passenger vehicles with up to 8 seats + driver * Gross vehicle weight ≤ 3,500 kg * Only base variants are tested * Testing follows the Automotive Industry Standard (AIS-197) How Cars Are Rated Cars are evaluated on three original pillars: 1. Adult Occupant Protection 2. Child Occupant Protection 3. Safety Assist Technologies The goal is simple: ✔ Help buyers choose safer cars ✔ Reduce India’s high road fatality rate (1.5 lakh deaths/year) ✔ Reduce economic loss (5–7% of GDP annually due to crashes) Evolution & Background The Bharat NCAP model is based on Global NCAP protocols, created by the UK-based NGO Towards Zero Foundation. Global NCAP tested India’s first cars in 2014 under Safer Cars for India, where most scored zero stars—highlighting the need for a strong domestic standard. ⭐ BHARAT NCAP 2.0 (2027): What’s New? The upgraded program introduces a holistic 100-point system across five pillars: 1. Crash Protection – 55% weightage Better assessment of collision safety for adults & children. 2. Vulnerable Road User Protection – 20% New focus on pedestrians & two-wheeler safety. 3. Safe Driving – 10% Driver assistance & error-prevention features. 4. Accident Avoidance – 10% Active systems that autonomously help avoid crashes. 5. Post-Crash Safety – 5% Emergency access, hazard reduction, and rescue readiness. Expanded Crash Tests (5 Mandatory Tests) * 64 km/h offset frontal impact * 50 km/h full-width frontal impact * 50 km/h side impact (mobile deformable barrier) * 32 km/h oblique pole side impact * 50 km/h rear impact (rigid barrier) Mandatory & Optional Features To qualify for any star rating: ✔ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ✔ Curtain airbags (side head protection) ✘ Side-facing seats → Not eligible for rating Optional (but boosts score): * Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) * Lane departure warning * Blind spot detection Stricter Star Rating Thresholds * 2027–2029: Minimum 70/100 points for a 5-star rating * From 2029: Minimum 80/100 points * No 5-star rating if the car shows zero performance in any vertical or red-zone injury values The draft is open for industry feedback until 20 December 2025, and final rules will shape India’s safety roadmap for the next decade. 👉 Join Our WhatsApp Channel- https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaaGAqPCxoAugdgpyH41 For any Query- Call Now: 📞 8988885050 or 8988886060 Email: 📩 info@vajiraoinstitute.com 🌐 Visit: www.vajiraoinstitute.com Registration is Now Open for both online and offline batches in 2025. Hurry up, limited seats. 📌 Follow us on Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vajiraoinstitute/ Twitter - https://x.com/vajiraoandreddy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/school/vajirao-and-reddy-institute-delhi Pinterest - https://in.pinterest.com/vajiraoandreddyinstitute