Applications are invited for Diploma Course in Guidance and Career Counselling 2025 for Teachers by NCERT. The last date of application is November 5, 2024.
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organisation of Ministry of Education, the Government of India.
Mental health concerns have been addressed by the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. The involvement of well-trained social workers, counsellors, and community involvement into the schooling system has been emphasised to optimise student’s learning. Mental health issues among individuals have been a rising concern. The National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 puts fourth this concern and highlights the urgent need for ensuring “not only cognitive development, but also building character and creating holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with key 21st century skills”. This, however, requires professional orientation and training.
In this context, NCERT is offering a Diploma Course in Guidance and Counselling. The course of one-year duration with a unique blend of distance and face-to-face modes is open to candidates from India. Candidates from different regions of India will be admitted at DEPFE, NCERT, New Delhi and Regional Institutes of Education at Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru and Shillong. Applications are invited online for admission to the course from the eligible candidates.
Minimum % of marks for all target groups is 50% (5% relaxation for SC/ST).
Maximum 50 per study centre. Reservations apply as per the Government of India norms.
One-year, from January to December.
The medium of instruction for the course is Hindi and English.
Interested individuals can apply online via this link.
The last date of application is November 5, 2024.
