NCERT DCGC 2027 Admissions Open for Teachers, Check Eligibility

NCERT invites applications for its one-year Guidance and Counselling Diploma for 2027. Eligible teachers and education professionals can apply online

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has invited online applications for its Diploma Course in Guidance and Counselling (DCGC) for the 2027 academic session. The one-year programme is designed for teachers, teacher educators, school administrators and guidance personnel seeking to strengthen their counselling skills and support students’ academic, social and emotional development. The last date to apply is November 6, 2026.

The course will run from January to December 2027 and combine distance learning, face-to-face training and practical experience. The first phase, from January to June, includes six months of distance learning. This will be followed by a three-month face-to-face contact programme from July to September, and a three-month internship from October to December. During the internship, participants will undertake practical training in their hometown or workplace.

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Eligibility requirements vary according to applicants’ qualifications and employment status. In-service teachers must hold a bachelor’s degree and a teaching qualification. Candidates who are not currently employed must have a bachelor’s degree, a teaching qualification and at least two years of teaching or related experience. Postgraduates in psychology, education, social work, child development or special education are also eligible to apply. A minimum of 50% marks is required, with a five-percentage-point relaxation for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.

The programme will be offered through six study centres: the Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations of Education at NCERT, New Delhi, and the Regional Institutes of Education in Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru and Shillong. Each centre can admit a maximum of 50 candidates, providing a combined intake of up to 300 seats. Candidates nominated by government departments will receive preference, subject to the admission guidelines.

The curriculum covers counselling techniques, career development, psychological assessment, student adjustment and guidance for children facing specific challenges. Participants will also receive supervised practical training to develop skills for addressing students’ academic, socio-emotional and ethical concerns.

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Interested candidates can apply through the official NCERT DCGC application portal. Applicants should review the admission announcement and information brochure before submitting their forms. NCERT has clarified that applications must be submitted online, and in-service candidates should obtain employer permission for the three-month full-time contact programme.