NCERT science teaching diploma registration begins October 12, 2026

In short

Registration for the NCERT's 40-week online science teaching diploma will commence on October 12, 2026.
The diploma is an online program, as confirmed by EDskExpress.
NCERT previously offered an online diploma for upper primary science teachers in July 2020.
The 2020 program had a fee of Rs 2,000 and an application deadline of July 26.

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is set to open registration for a new batch of its 40-week online science teaching diploma on October 12, 2026. This online course is designed for educators interested in enhancing their science teaching skills, according to information from EDskExpress.

ncertx.in homepage — Official website: ncertx.in

This initiative follows a similar online diploma program for upper primary science teachers that NCERT announced on July 2, 2020. That earlier program had an application window until July 26, 2020, and required a fee of Rs 2,000 from candidates.

Details of the Upcoming Diploma

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is launching a 40-week online science teaching diploma, with registration for a new batch commencing on October 12, 2026, according to EDskExpress. This online course is designed for educators seeking to enhance their science teaching skills.

Further specifics regarding the curriculum, eligibility criteria, and fee structure for the 2026 program are anticipated. NCERT previously offered a similar online diploma program for upper primary science teachers, announced on July 2, 2020. That earlier program had an application window until July 26, 2020, and required a fee of Rs 2,000 from candidates, who could apply through the official portal, ncertx.in, as reported by Education News.

Context of Online Educational Offerings

The launch of this new diploma aligns with a broader trend of online educational opportunities. For instance, the Advanced Diploma in Kindergarten Teaching is a six-month online course that covers child development, curriculum planning, language, and literacy. Its online examination has a duration of 120 minutes, consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions, with 10 marks per question and a maximum of 600 marks. A passing score of 40% is required.

Other institutions are also offering online and continuing education programs. Austin Community College District’s Continuing Education Division, for example, will begin registration for its 2027 Spring Semester on October 12. Similarly, Parkland College is launching a new Computers in Business Certificate program in August, which involves six one-credit-hour online courses aimed at bridging the skills gap in Champaign County.

Detail	Value
Duration	120 minutes
No. of Questions	60 (Multiple Choice Questions)
Questions per module	10
Marks per question	10
Maximum Marks	600
Passing Marks	40%
Negative Marking	No

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

View all posts →