NCERT to launch postgraduate, doctoral programmes in education soon
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), now a deemed university, will soon launch MA, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in education, focusing on teacher education and curriculum studies. The move follows its April 2026 designation as an 'Institution deemed to be University,' granting it autonomy to award degrees and design curricula under UGC regulations.
India’s National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will introduce postgraduate and doctoral programmes in education, including MA courses, as confirmed by Ministry of Education officials. The initiative builds on NCERT’s April 2026 designation as a 'deemed university,' allowing it to award degrees in teacher education and school education research. The new programmes will focus on teacher education, curriculum studies, and educational technology (EdTech), expanding NCERT’s role beyond textbook development. The deemed university status, granted under a 'distinct category,' recognizes NCERT’s contributions to national education research and curriculum development. NCERT’s six Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs) across India will also benefit from this status, enabling them to design curricula and set academic standards. Despite autonomy, NCERT will remain under the University Grants Commission (UGC) and must comply with accreditation norms set by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Officials did not specify a launch timeline but confirmed preparations are underway. The move aims to strengthen India’s educational research and teacher training capabilities.
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