Principals and teachers who wanted to join the PRERANA programme at Vadnagar in Gujarat now have more time. CBSE has pushed the last date to send applications and nominations to 15 July 2026. The window had closed earlier, so this is a fresh chance for those who missed it.
The programme picks principals to work as Directors and teachers to serve as Mentors at Vadnagar. Applications and nominations from schools affiliated to CBSE are invited for both roles.
Here is what schools and applicants need to know at a glance:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Roles open | Principal as Director; Teacher as Mentor |
| Programme | PRERANA, Vadnagar, Gujarat |
| New last date | 15 July 2026 |
| Where to apply | https://prerana.education.gov.in |
PRERANA is a residential experiential learning programme run at Vadnagar, the birthplace of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Selected students from across the country attend it in batches, and the programme needs experienced principals and teachers to guide them. That is where these Director and Mentor postings come in.
Applications are online. The detailed notification and the application link both sit on the PRERANA Portal at https://prerana.education.gov.in. Interested principals and teachers should go through the notification there before filling the form, since it lays out who can apply and what the roles involve.
A quick reminder on the two roles. A principal who is picked serves as a Director, taking charge of the batch during its stay. A teacher who is nominated works as a Mentor, staying close to students through the sessions and activities.
Schools were already told about these openings when applications first went out, and the earlier round did not draw everyone who wished to take part. The extended date gives principals and teachers a second run at it.
The deadline is firm at 15 July 2026. Anyone keen on either role should log in to the PRERANA Portal, read the notification, and submit the application or nomination before that date. Schools have been asked to spread the word among their staff so no eligible teacher or principal misses out.