The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has invited applications for the Diploma in Guidance and Counselling (DCGC) Programme 2027. This one-year course is for teachers and educators and/or professionals interested in student guidance and counselling.

The course runs from January to December 2027 and combines six months of distance learning, a three-month face-to-face practicum and a three-month internship. The closing date for the application is November 6, 2026. Eligibility criteria, course structure and application procedure can be viewed from the official NCERT website. 

 

NCERT DCGC Admission 2027: Important Highlights

Here are the key details of the NCERT Diploma in Guidance and Counselling admission process.

Particulars	Details
Programme Name	Diploma Course in Guidance & Counselling (DCGC)
Conducting Body	National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT)
Academic Session	2027
Course Duration	1 Year (January- December, 2027)
Registration Start Date	October 2026
Registration Last Date	November 6, 2026 (Friday)
Course Fee	Govt. Deputed Candidates from Centrally Funded Organisations (Indian): INR 19,500/-  Govt. Deputed Candidates from State/UT Departments (Indian): INR 6,000/- Private Candidates (Indian): INR 30,000/-
Preferences	Preference will be given to those with at least 1 year of teaching or related experience
Mode of Learning (Phases)	Phase I- Guided Self-learning 6 months (Distance)  Phase II- Intensive Practicum 3 months (Face-to-Face)  Phase III- Internship 3 months (in hometown)
Target Group (TGs)	In-service Teachers (Graduates with teaching degrees) Presently not working (Graduates with teaching degree & at least 2 years of teaching or related experience) Postgraduates (psychology/education/social work/child development/special education)
Study Centres	DEPFE, NCERT, New Delhi and Regional Institutes of Education at Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru and Shillong
Official Website	ncert.nic.in

 

What Is the NCERT Diploma in Guidance and Counselling?

The NCERT Diploma in Guidance and Counselling is a one-year professional course to train teachers so that they can understand the academic, personal, and career-related needs of students. 

The course is designed to enable learners to acquire counselling techniques, knowledge of student behaviour and guidance for students in the context of education. This is a course for those teachers who want to help students who are outside the school. 

The programme is a mixture of theory and skills-based learning which aims to give participants an understanding of the work of guidance and counselling in schools.

 

NCERT DCGC 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants who want to apply for the NCERT DCGC 2027 programme should ensure that they fulfil the given eligibility criteria as specified in the official notification.

The programme aims to primarily benefit teachers, teacher educators and other qualified individuals in the education sector.

All interested candidates are required to see the prescribed educational qualification, relaxation of the educational qualification and other conditions in the official prospectus before applying.

This may change based on the applicant's professional experience and the admission category.

 

NCERT DCGC 2027 Course Duration and Structure

The NCERT Diploma in Guidance and Counselling is a one-year course in a blended learning format.

The course typically consists of three main phases:

• Distance Learning: The learner is required to undertake the prescribed learning materials and complete the learning tasks through distance learning.
• Face-to-face Training: The face-to-face training sessions for classroom learning, discussions and practical activities.
• Practical Training: Participants receive practical experience of how guidance and counselling techniques are implemented in education.

Programme guidelines for the detailed programme, the number of contact sessions required, and practical training arrangements will be released in the official programme guidelines.

 

How to Apply for NCERT DCGC Admission 2027?

Interested candidates are required to follow the given steps to know the admission procedure and apply:

1. Go to the official website: ncert.nic.in. 
2. Check the Diploma in Guidance and Counselling 2027 Notification for Admission.
3. Read the eligibility criteria and how to apply.
4. You must go to the application form or admission portal indicated in the notification.
5. Complete the personal, academic and professional information.
6. Submit the necessary documents uploaded or attached as directed.
7. Please apply before November 6 2026, in the prescribed format.
8. Save a copy of the completed application for future reference.

The candidates must check if there are any other documents, institutional recommendations, or an application fee required.

 

NCERT DCGC 2027 Selection Process

The selection criteria as prescribed by NCERT will apply to admission to the DCGC programme.

Educational qualification, professional experience and other requirements as mentioned in the admission guidelines may be considered for assessment of the candidates.

Candidates are advised to check the official prospectus for information relating to the selection procedure, seats and schedule of admissions.

 

NCERT DCGC Admission 2027: Latest Update

NCERT has introduced a Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, which will equip the eligible teachers and education professionals with the skill of guiding and counselling students.

Candidates who are interested in applying for this course should read the eligibility conditions written in the official notification and fill out the application form before the last date of November 6.

Eligible candidates are advised to check the official NCERT website for more details and go through the DCGC 2027 Admission notification.