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NCERT Launches Online Science Teaching Diploma Course
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News18•12-10-2026, 12:45
NCERT Launches Online Science Teaching Diploma Course
- •NCERT has introduced a fully online diploma course to enhance the teaching methods and skills of science educators.
- •Registration for the 40-week program began on October 12, with the last date to apply set for November 12, 2026.
- •The course fee is Rs 2,000, and classes are scheduled to commence starting November 16, 2026.
- •Eligible candidates include currently practicing science teachers for classes 6 to 8 and science graduates with B.Ed or D.El.Ed degrees.
- •The curriculum features 40 online modules, live webinars, and an e-certificate upon successful completion.
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Registration for the NCERT online diploma course in teaching science begins on October 12, 2026, and closes on November 12, 2026. The fully online course is scheduled to commence on November 16, 2026, and spans a duration of 40 weeks.
Eligible candidates include currently practicing teachers, whether in-service or pre-service, who teach science to classes 6 through 8 in a recognized school. Additionally, graduates in the science stream holding either a B.Ed or D.El.Ed degree can apply.
The enrollment fee for the program is Rs 2,000. The curriculum is fully online, featuring 40 modules, multimedia content, live webinars, and a final examination, after which successful candidates receive an e-certificate.
