Telangana NISHTHA Courses 2026–27: Registration, Last Date & DIKSHA Process
Telangana NISHTHA Courses 2026–27: Registration, Last Date, Course List & DIKSHA Joining Process
Teachers and School Heads in Telangana have an important opportunity to complete the NISHTHA online professional development courses for the Academic Year 2026–27.
The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Telangana has issued proceedings Rc.No.126/Plg/SCERT/2019, dated 15-08-2026, regarding the rerun of the First Cycle of NISHTHA Courses and dissemination of information to teachers.
The programme includes NISHTHA Category II – Proficiency Courses and Category III – Advanced Courses, offered online through the DIKSHA platform.
This article explains the important dates, eligible teachers, available courses, registration procedure, assessment requirement, certificate process and steps to raise a technical support request.
Telangana NISHTHA Courses 2026–27 – Important Dates
Teachers and School Heads should take note of the following schedule:
| Particular | Date |
|---|---|
| Academic Year | 2026–27 |
| Cycle | First Cycle – Rerun |
| Proceedings Date | 15 August 2026 |
| Enrollment Closing Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Course Closing Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Platform | DIKSHA |
| Mode | Online |
| Conducting Authority | SCERT Telangana / NCERT |
Teachers should enrol within the stipulated period and complete their applicable courses before the course closing date.
What is NISHTHA?
NISHTHA – National Initiative for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement is a flagship professional development programme of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, under Samagra Shiksha.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) helps teachers and school heads strengthen their professional competencies, understand contemporary teaching approaches, respond to emerging educational priorities and improve the quality of teaching and learning.
For the Academic Year 2026–27, online courses are being offered under:
- NISHTHA Category II – Proficiency Courses
- NISHTHA Category III – Advanced Courses
NISHTHA Category II – Proficiency Courses
The course list provided by SCERT includes FLN and ECCE courses in different languages.
FLN Courses
The courses include:
- NISHTHA FLN English
- NISHTHA FLN Hindi
- NISHTHA FLN Urdu
The target group indicated for these FLN courses is School Heads and Teachers from Pre-Primary to Class 5.
ECCE Courses
The list also includes:
- NISHTHA ECCE English
- NISHTHA ECCE Hindi
The target group includes School Heads and Teachers from Pre-Primary to Class 5 and specified officials/resource persons connected with DRCs, CRCs, BRCs and Anganwadi Centres.
Teachers should select only the course applicable to their target group and medium as per the official instructions.
NISHTHA Category III – Advanced Courses
The advanced course list includes important professional and contemporary topics such as:
- Cyber Hygiene Practices: Personal Digital Devices
- Environmental Hazards of Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
- Action Research
- Catch the Rain
- Catch the Rain – Hindi
The target group shown for these advanced courses is all School Heads and Teachers.
These topics are useful beyond mandatory professional development. Cyber hygiene can help teachers adopt safer digital practices, Action Research can support school-level problem solving, while the environmental courses can strengthen awareness of sustainability and responsible practices.
How to Join NISHTHA Courses on DIKSHA
Teachers can complete the joining process through the DIKSHA portal or mobile application.
Step 1: Open DIKSHA
Access the DIKSHA portal or install the DIKSHA School Education mobile application.
If the application is already installed, update it to the latest available version.
Step 2: Register on DIKSHA
Teachers using DIKSHA courses for the first time should complete registration.
Registration needs to be completed only once on the DIKSHA portal or mobile application.
Step 3: Login
Login using your:
- Registered ID or mobile number
- Password
Step 4: Update Your Profile
Update the DIKSHA profile and provide the required consent for sharing details with NCERT for better coordination.
For web users, select DIKSHA Courses from the menu.
Mobile users can access the Courses option and login with DIKSHA as instructed.
Step 5: Open the Applicable Course
Use the official course link or scan the corresponding QR code given in the SCERT annexure.
Step 6: Click “Enroll Now”
After opening the correct course, click the Enroll Now button.
Make sure you have enrolled in the correct course applicable to your category and medium.
Step 7: Complete the Learning Resources
Go through the learning resources/modules available in the course carefully.
Avoid leaving the course incomplete after merely enrolling.
Step 8: Complete the Assessment
After completing the learning material, take the prescribed assessment.
According to the instructions, participants should score 70% or above to get certified.
Step 9: Download the Certificate
After successfully completing the requirements, the certificate can be downloaded from the participant's DIKSHA profile page.
Important Instructions for Teachers
Teachers should not wait until the final day to enrol or complete the courses.
After joining a course, check that it appears correctly in your DIKSHA account. Complete all required learning resources and the assessment, and verify your certificate after successful completion.
It is also advisable to keep a copy of the downloaded certificate for future official or professional reference.
What to Do If You Face a DIKSHA Technical Problem?
SCERT has also provided instructions for reporting technical problems through the Teacher Support Center.
The procedure is:
- Open the DIKSHA portal.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Select Raise a Query.
- Choose Raise a New Query.
- Select the appropriate platform, such as Web Application or Mobile Application.
- Choose the relevant type of issue under Need Help.
- Select the appropriate sub-category.
- Enter the required details such as DIKSHA ID, phone number and subject.
- Describe the technical problem clearly.
- Create/submit the ticket.
Users can also attach a screenshot or small video clip to help explain the problem. The official instructions specify a maximum attachment size of 2 MB.
Why Teachers Should Complete NISHTHA Courses
NISHTHA should be viewed as more than an online certification exercise. Professional development courses can help teachers update their understanding of pedagogy, foundational learning, early childhood education, digital safety, environmental responsibility and school-based research.
When teachers connect course concepts with classroom and school-level practices, professional development can contribute more meaningfully to student learning.
Quick Checklist for Teachers
Before the deadline, teachers should verify the following:
- DIKSHA account is active.
- Profile details are updated.
- Correct NISHTHA course is selected.
- Enrollment is completed by 31 August 2026.
- All applicable course resources are completed.
- Assessment is attempted.
- Required score of 70% or above is obtained for certification.
- Course requirements are completed before 15 September 2026.
- Certificate is downloaded and safely preserved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to enrol for Telangana NISHTHA Courses 2026–27?
The enrollment closing date for this cycle is 31 August 2026.
What is the NISHTHA course closing date?
The course closing date mentioned in the schedule is 15 September 2026.
Where can teachers complete NISHTHA courses?
The courses are available online through DIKSHA.
Who can participate?
The target group depends on the course. Category II includes specified courses for School Heads and Teachers from Pre-Primary to Class 5 and other specified groups, while the Category III advanced courses listed in the annexure are for School Heads and Teachers.
What score is required to get a NISHTHA certificate?
According to the joining instructions, participants should score 70% or above in the assessment to get certified.
Where can the certificate be downloaded?
After successful completion, participants can download the certificate from their DIKSHA profile page.
What should I do if there is a technical problem?
Use the Raise a Query facility available through the DIKSHA Teacher Support Center and provide the relevant details of the issue.
Conclusion
The rerun of the First Cycle of NISHTHA Courses 2026–27 provides Telangana teachers and School Heads another opportunity to strengthen their professional competencies through DIKSHA.
Eligible participants should enrol before 31 August 2026, complete the prescribed learning and assessment requirements, and finish the course requirements before 15 September 2026.
Teachers are advised to follow the official SCERT/DIKSHA instructions and select the appropriate course according to their target group and medium.
Disclaimer: This article is prepared for educational and informational purposes based on the SCERT Telangana proceedings and annexures dated 15-08-2026. Teachers should refer to the latest official instructions from SCERT Telangana, their DEO and DIKSHA for any subsequent changes.
