Panchkula, Oct. 6 -- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced a 40-week online programme, "Teaching of Science at Middle Stage (Grades 6-8)," designed to enhance the professional skills of pre-service and in-service science teachers nationwide.
According to the NCERT course document for 2026-27, enrolment is open until November 12. The course will begin on November 16, 2026, and is tentatively scheduled to conclude on August 31, 2027.
This fully online Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is intended for teachers of science in Classes 6 to 8. NCERT stated that the programme aims to support the professional development of pre-service and in-service teachers and help them become "reflective and competent ...