NCERT’s 40-week online diploma for middle-school science teachers: enrol by 12 November for ₹2,000
NCERT has opened its 2026–27 online diploma in Teaching of Science at Middle Stage (Grades 6–8) on the NCERTX platform. The one-time fee is ₹2,000, enrolment closes on 12 November, and the 40-module course runs from 16 November to August 2027.
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced the 2026–27 run of its online Diploma in Teaching of Science at Middle Stage (Grades 6–8). The course is offered as a MOOC on NCERT's own platform, ncertx.in, and is aimed at people who teach science in Classes 6 to 8, or are training to.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fee | ₹2,000, one time, paid online only |
| Last date to enrol | 12 November 2026 |
| Course runs | 16 November 2026 to about 31 August 2027 (40 weeks) |
| Structure | 40 modules, one opened every Monday, about 6–8 hours each |
| Assessment | An objective test after each module, open for 15 days, plus a timed final exam |
| Award | An e-certificate from NCERT |
Who can join
- In-service teachers who teach science in Grades 6 to 8.
- B.Sc graduates, people with a diploma or degree in education, and pre-service teachers who are studying for one.
- Others directly involved in science education.
How enrolment works
- Pay ₹2,000 through the link on ncertx.in.
- Within about a week, NCERTX sends an invitation email. Follow it to finish enrolling.
- Use the same email address everywhere — for payment, the invitation and your account. NCERT asks for this explicitly.
Only learners who complete all 40 modules and take all 40 module tests can sit the final exam. The date will be announced in advance.
Read this before you pay
NCERT says the diploma is an academic course for professional development. It is not equivalent to any qualification required for a teacher's appointment, and it cannot be claimed for any exemption. Treat it as training, not as a B.Ed or D.El.Ed substitute.
Cover photo: NCERT office, New Delhi, by BhuyanBhaskar via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0; adapted by CareerBox.
CareerBox News Desk — reporting on NCERT’s announcement of the 2026–27 online Diploma in Teaching of Science at Middle Stage (Grades 6–8). Official portal: ncert.nic.in. Dates and eligibility change; confirm them on the official portal before you act.