CBSE NISHTHA Courses 2026-27 enrolment is open for school heads and teachers under Category II and Category III. The online courses started on 1 October 2026, enrolment closes 10 March 2027, and courses close 15 March 2027. Teachers can join through the NISHTHA portal and contact the helpdesk for queries.
NCERT Diploma in Teaching of Science at Middle Stage (Grades 6-8) enrollment is open, with a Rs. 2000 onetime online fee. The self-paced MOOC for science teachers starts 16 November 2026 and runs 40 weeks across 40 modules. Register at www.ncertx.in by 12 November 2026 to earn an NCERT e-certificate.
NCERT has opened applications for its Six-month Certificate Programme on Developing Social Science Textbooks and Other Curricular Materials, running September 2026 to February 2027. Working social science teachers and teacher educators meeting the experience criteria can apply via Google Form. The last date to send details is 20 September 2026.
CBSE will hold free Capacity Building Programmes on the NCERT Kaushal Bodh and Kaushal Vikas textbooks for Skill Education teachers of Classes VI to IX in Chhattisgarh. The offline sessions run across Durg, Surguja, Raigarh, Bilaspur and Bastar between 1 and 26 September 2026, from 9 am to 5:30 pm. Teachers must confirm attendance with the venue school and carry the textbooks.
NCERT has opened its Six-month Certificate Programme on Developing of Social Science Textbooks and Other Curricular Materials, running September 2026 to February 2027. Working social science teachers and teacher educators must apply through a Google Form by 13 September 2026. The 20-credit course covers four courses across online and face-to-face phases.
NCERT has set up a new Textbook Development Team for the Class 11 and 12 Political Science textbooks under NCF-SE 2023, with fixed completion dates. The Grade 11 book is targeted for 30 November 2026 and the Grade 12 book for 30 July 2027. Here is what changes for senior secondary students and teachers.
NCERT PRAYAAS 2026-27 registration is open for students of classes 8 to 11, offering a ₹50,000 catalytic grant per project and mentorship from HEI experts. The application deadline is 31 August 2026 and selected projects start on 30 September 2026. Apply through the official NCERT DESM link.
CBSE DIKSHA Virtual Labs are now free for students: over 845 curriculum-aligned Virtual Labs in Science and Maths, mapped to NCERT classes and chapters, are available on the DIKSHA portal, app, and via QR codes in textbooks. CBSE has asked all affiliated schools to spread the word and encourage students and teachers to use them.
CBSE flags a five-day online NEP 2020 training on empowering SEDGs, held 27 to 31 July 2026. Register first; certificate needs 70% in the final quiz.
CBSE releases the R3 Language Assessment Framework for Class 9 (2026-27): 100 school-based marks led by listening and speaking, plus writing, reading and project work.
CIET-NCERT invites agencies to build AI-enabled school videos in 22 Indian languages for DIKSHA. Online bids close 22 July 2026, 10 AM; presentation on 27 July.