The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has launched an online diploma course for science teachers of Classes 6 to 8. Registration for the “teaching of science at middle stage” program closes on December 28, 2025 .
Application Process and Dates
Eligible teachers can apply for the 40-week online diploma course through the official website, ncertx.in. A registration fee of Rs 2,000 is required.
Online classes will begin on December 29, 2025 . The program concludes on October 18, 2026 . Classes will be conducted for 6 to 8 hours each week.
Course Focus
This program is designed to strengthen science education at the middle-school level. It seeks to cultivate objectivity and critical thinking among teachers. The course also focuses on skill acquisition and understanding of scientific methods and processes. A key objective is nurturing natural curiosity, aesthetic sense, and creativity in students.
Development and Target Audience
The Department of Education in Science and Mathematics (DESM) at NCERT, New Delhi, developed this online diploma. It specifically targets teachers who instruct science to students in Classes 6, 7, and 8.
Detailed Syllabus
The 40-week online course covers a comprehensive range of topics, including pedagogical approaches and specific scientific concepts:
| Module Title |
|---|
| What is Science? |
| How is Knowledge Built in Science? |
| How Children Learn? |
| Engaging Children in Active Learning |
| Teaching Learning Strategies |
| Assessment in Science |
| Physical and Chemical Changes |
| Acids, Bases and Salts |
| Metals and Non-Metals |
| Combustion and Oxidation |
| Getting Inside the Atoms and Molecules |
| Motion |
| Force |
| Fluid Pressure |
| Density and Floatation |
| Energy |
| Heat and Temperature |
| Light- I |
| Light-II |
| Static Electricity |
| Electric Current |
| Magnetism |
| Sound |
| Particle Nature of Matter |
| Elementary Astronomy |
| Living and Non-Living |
| Microorganisms |
| Cell: Structure and Function |
| Photosynthesis |
| Digestion |
| Respiration |
| Transport in plants |
| Circulation |
| Excretion |
| Skeleton and Movement |
| Life Cycle of Flowering Plants |
| Reproduction in Animals |
| Human Reproduction |
| Ecosystem and Biodiversity |
| Human Nature Interaction |