NCERT: NCERT launches Guidance and Counselling Diploma Course for teachers, applications can be made till November 5..

There's good news for teachers and school administrators across the country. They can now upgrade their skills. With this in mind, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has launched the Guidance and Counseling Diploma Course. The application process for admission to this course, designed for school teachers and school administrators, is ongoing. The deadline for the application is November 5th.

Let's explore the unique features of the NCERT Guidance and Counseling Diploma Course. How can one complete it? What will be the criteria, application, and study method?

What is the purpose of the course?
NCERT has outlined the objectives of launching the Guidance and Counseling Diploma Course. NCERT states that the primary objective of this course is to enhance teachers' skills and competencies, enabling them to contribute to the overall development of students. This will also enable teachers to more easily understand children's academic, moral, and socio-economic challenges.

Who can apply for the course?
NCERT has clarified that teachers, teacher educators, school administrators, and untrained guidance persons from across the country can apply for the newly launched Guidance and Counseling Diploma Course.

The course can be completed in three ways: distance learning and in-person.
NCERT has designed the newly launched Guidance and Counseling Diploma Course to be accessible to all. Candidates can apply for this course in three ways: distance, face-to-face, or in their hometown or workplace.

NCERT has clarified that for candidates who wish to pursue this course in distance mode, the course will be of six months' duration, scheduled from January to June 2026. For candidates enrolled in the face-to-face mode, the course will be of three months' duration, conducted from July to September 2026 at NCERT's centers in Delhi, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysore, and Shillong. Additionally, the internship in the hometown and workplace will also be of three months, conducted from July to September 2026.

Size and how to get admission
NCERT has clarified that 50 seats have been allocated for the Guidance and Counseling Diploma Course at each center. Government employees will be given priority in admission. Applications can be submitted online only. Applications can be made online by visiting the official website and using this link until November 5th.

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