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NCERT Launches 40-Week Online Science Teaching Diploma Course for Teachers
- •NCERT has announced a new online diploma course aimed at improving science teaching methods for classes 6 to 8.
- •Registration for the 40-week course begins on October 12, 2026, and closes on November 12, 2026, through the NCERTX platform.
- •The course fee is Rs 2,000, and the program runs from November 16, 2026, to August 31, 2027.
- •Eligible applicants include in-service teachers, BSc degree holders, education diploma or degree holders, and pre-service teachers.
- •Participants will complete 40 modules, pass weekly tests, and receive an E-Certificate upon successful completion.
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NCERT's 40-week online diploma course, titled "Diploma Course in Teaching of Science at Middle Stage," will begin its registration on October 12, 2026, and accept applications until November 12, 2026. The course itself is scheduled to run from November 16, 2026, through August 31, 2027.
Eligible applicants include individuals holding a BSc degree, in-service science teachers for classes 6 to 8, candidates with an education degree or diploma, pre-service teachers pursuing education qualifications, and others directly connected with science education.
Admission requires a one-time online fee of Rs 2,000 paid via the NCERTX platform. The course consists of 40 modules with a test at the end of each, and participants who complete all modules and tests plus a final exam will receive an E-Certificate called "Teaching of Science at Middle Stage".
