NCERT Diploma Admission 2027: Apply Online Here, Check Latest Update Here

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has started the application process for its Diploma Course in Guidance and Counselling (DCGC) 2027. Eligible teachers, teacher educators, school administrators and other qualified candidates can apply online for the one-year programme. The last date to submit the NCERT Diploma Admission 2027 application form is November 6, 2026.

NCERT Diploma Course Structure 2027

The NCERT Diploma in Guidance and Counselling will run for one year, from January to December 2027. The programme is divided into three phases combining self-learning, practical training and field experience.

The programme covers areas such as counselling processes, career development, psychological assessment, student adjustment and guidance for children facing specific challenges.

Candidates who are currently employed should check the attendance and permission requirements for the full-time contact programme before applying.

NCERT Diploma Admission 2027 Study Centres

The course is offered through NCERT's Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations of Education and its Regional Institutes of Education.

The six study centres are:

1. Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations of Education (DEPFE), NCERT, New Delhi
2. Regional Institute of Education, Ajmer
3. Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal
4. Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar
5. Regional Institute of Education, Mysuru
6. North East Regional Institute of Education, Shillong

The reported maximum intake is 50 candidates per centre, amounting to a combined capacity of up to 300 seats. Centre allocation and applicable reservation or preference provisions should be checked in the official admission brochure.

NCERT Diploma Course Fees 2027

The course fee varies according to the applicant's category. The published fee details are summarised below.

Candidates should verify the fee applicable to their category in the official NCERT information brochure before making any payment. Boarding, lodging and medical expenses during the contact programme may be payable separately.

How to Apply for NCERT Diploma Admission 2027?

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to apply for the NCERT Diploma Course in Guidance and Counselling 2027.

1. Visit the official NCERT DCGC admission page.
2. Open the admission announcement and information brochure for the 2027 session.
3. Follow the official online application link.
4. Enter the required personal, educational and professional details.
5. Select the appropriate study centre according to the admission instructions.
6. Upload the required certificates, marksheets and experience-related documents.
7. Review the information entered in the application form.
8. Submit the form through the prescribed online process before November 6, 2026.
9. Save a copy of the submitted application and any acknowledgement for future reference.

NCERT's published admission information specifies online submission. Candidates should not assume that sending an application by email or submitting it in person will be accepted.

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