NCERT Extends Registration Deadline For Diploma In Teaching At Middle Stage

Candidates with BSc degree and in-service teachers for classes 6 to 8 can apply for the programme.

By Krishna Mishra On Oct 21, 2024

New Delhi: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has extended the registration deadline for a course in Diploma in ‘Teaching of Science at Middle Stage’ for classes 6 to 8.

Interested candidates can register themselves by visiting the official website of NCERT by October 31, 2024. Applicants need to pay Rs. 2,000 to complete the registration process.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates with BSc. degree and in-service science teachers for classes 6 to 8 can apply.

Those with a diploma or degree in education, pre-service teachers pursuing diploma or degree in education or any other individual directly involved in science education are also eligible.

The course aims to help in professional development of pre-service and in-service teachers. The course comprises multimedia-based interactive learning materials. It provides in-depth yet flexible learning opportunities to those interested in teaching science at middle stage.

How to enrol for the course

Step 1: To visit the official website, click here

Step 2: Click on ‘Get an invitation’ and a new page will pop up

Step 3: Go to PAY FEE ONLINE page under ‘How to enrol’ and make a payment of Rs. 2000 using the link provided.

Step 4: Within a week of making payment, you will receive an ‘Invitation’ email from NCERTX.

Step 5: Follow the instructions given in the email to complete the enrollment process.

Course modules

Each module starts from the basics and attempts to develop learner’s understanding to a significant conceptual depth.
The course comprising 40 modules will tentatively end on August 10, 2025. A new module will be opened every Monday and completed in 6 to 8 hours over a week. All modules along with the final exam are to be completed in 40 weeks.
There is an objective test at the end of each module. It will be opened with its respective module for 15 days.
Learners can appear for these tests as per their convenience within 15 days.
There will be a final exam at the end of course. The learners who complete all modules and appear in all 40 tests will be allowed to appear for this final exam.
On successful completion of the course, the participants will get an e-certificate for ‘Teaching of Science at Middle Stage’ from the NCERT.

For more details and view the NCERT notification, click here .