NCERT launches online diploma course in teaching for Classes 6 to 8 teachers; registration from Oct 12

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has launched an online diploma programme in teaching of science at the middle stage. The course is designed to enhance teaching practices and strengthen the understanding of science education.

The online course is aimed for teachers who teach science at the middle stage from classes 6 to 8. It is primarily designed for such individuals who are desirous of improving their domain and pedagogic skills required for teaching science at this level.

“The course will help them in designing their lesson plans and they can refer to the examples and learning materials while explaining concepts in class. They can also demonstrate portions of the course content as it is to their class,” the notification said.

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NCERT's online course details, curriculum, fee

The NCERT will start the registration for its online diploma course from October 12, 2026, and the lines will be open until November 12. The 40-week online course will begin from November 16 and will end on August 31, 2027. Candidates have to pay Rs 2,000 as enrollment fee.

The registration link for the online diploma course will be available at ncertx.in. The online classes will be held 6 to 8 hours per week.

“The major objectives of science learning are to cultivate scientific temper i.e objectivity, critical thinking, acquisition of skills, and understanding of methods and processes, nurturance of natural curiosity, aesthetic sense, creativity among children. Keeping these in mind, the Department of Education in Science and Mathematics (DESM) at NCERT, New Delhi has developed this online course primarily aimed for teachers teaching science up to class 8,” according to the official website.

The online programme will enhance teacher's understanding regarding nature and role of science but also about how children learn science and the abilities, skills, attitudes and practices teachers need to develop.

It will also help develop capacity enhancement in a flexible manner to a large number of teachers particularly to those whose access to educational resources or capacity building programmes is limited, the course details read.

The curriculum of the course will include 40 modules. Each module will be opened on every Monday, and it will be completed within a week. All the modules along with the final exam will be completed in 40 weeks.