Telangana DIKSHA Career Guidance Course 2026 Last Date Extended to October 15
Telangana DIKSHA Career Guidance Course 2026: Enrolment Extended to October 15
Last Updated: September 7, 2026
Teachers and school heads in Telangana have received another opportunity to enrol in the 17-hour online Continuous Professional Development certificate course titled “Enhancing Teachers’ Skills for Student Career Development and Decision Making.”
The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Telangana, has extended the course enrolment deadline to October 15, 2026. Enrolled teachers must complete the course on or before October 31, 2026.
The English-medium course is available online through DIKSHA and has been developed by UNICEF to strengthen teachers’ ability to provide meaningful career guidance to school students.
Telangana DIKSHA Career Guidance Course 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course name | Enhancing Teachers’ Skills for Student Career Development and Decision Making |
| Conducting platform | DIKSHA |
| Course type | Online CPD certificate course |
| Course duration | 17 hours |
| Medium | English |
| Course developer | UNICEF |
| Enrolment started | July 16, 2026 |
| Extended enrolment deadline | October 15, 2026 |
| Course closing date | October 31, 2026 |
| Proceedings number | Proc.Rc.No.407/ET/TSCERT/2018 |
| Proceedings date | September 1, 2026 |
| Issuing authority | Director, SCERT Telangana |
| Application mode | Online |
Who Should Enrol in the Course?
According to the SCERT Telangana proceedings, the course applies to the following categories working in high schools:
- School Assistants
- Contract Resident Teachers (CRTs)
- Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs)
- Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs)
- Headmasters
- Principals
The instructions cover eligible teachers and school heads working under different managements, including:
- Government schools
- Local-body schools
- Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas
- Telangana Model Schools
- Residential schools
- Social Welfare educational institutions
Teachers should follow the instructions communicated by their District Educational Officer, Mandal Educational Officer, Headmaster or Principal.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Course launched | July 16, 2026 |
| Last date for enrolment | October 15, 2026 |
| Last date to complete the course | October 31, 2026 |
Teachers are advised not to wait until the final day. Completing the registration early will provide sufficient time to study all the course modules and finish any required activities or assessments.
What Is the Purpose of This Course?
Career selection has become increasingly challenging for students because of the growing number of academic streams, vocational programmes, competitive examinations and emerging career opportunities.
Teachers interact with students regularly and can play an important role in helping them understand their interests, abilities and available educational pathways.
The course aims to improve teachers’ understanding of different aspects of career guidance. It can help teachers develop the skills needed to support students in:
- Identifying their interests and strengths
- Understanding different career pathways
- Comparing available educational opportunities
- Making informed subject and course choices
- Recognising the connection between education and employment
- Avoiding decisions based only on peer pressure
- Developing realistic short-term and long-term goals
The programme does not turn teachers into professional psychologists or licensed career counsellors. Instead, it equips them with basic career-guidance knowledge that can be used while supporting students and referring complex cases to qualified professionals.
How to Enrol in the DIKSHA Course
Step 1: Open the Official Course Link
Visit the official course page:
Join the 17-Hour DIKSHA Career Guidance Course
Teachers may be asked to sign in before accessing the complete course information.
Step 2: Sign In to DIKSHA
Log in using the mobile number, email address or other sign-in method connected to your DIKSHA account.
Teachers who need help with account creation or course access can read:
DIKSHA User Registration and Course Access Guide
Step 3: Verify Your Profile
Before enrolling, confirm that your name, state, district, school and professional details are correctly recorded in your profile.
The name appearing in the profile may be used on the course certificate. Therefore, spelling mistakes should be corrected before completing the course wherever editing is permitted.
Step 4: Confirm the Course Title
Teachers should verify that the displayed course title is:
Enhancing Teachers’ Skills for Student Career Development and Decision Making
Check the duration, course category and other details before selecting the enrolment option.
Step 5: Enrol in the Course
Click the Enrol, Join Course or equivalent option displayed on the course page.
After successful enrolment, the course should appear in the participant’s learning dashboard.
Step 6: Complete All Modules
Open and complete every compulsory component, which may include:
- Videos
- Reading materials
- Interactive activities
- Reflection exercises
- Quizzes
- Assessments
- Feedback forms
Merely opening a video or learning resource may not mark it as completed. Participants should check the progress indicator after finishing each component.
Step 7: Check Completion and Certificate Status
After completing all required components, verify that DIKSHA displays the required completion status.
If a certificate is generated, download it and keep a digital copy safely. Teachers may also retain a printed copy for their professional training records.
A Practical 17-Hour Completion Plan
Teachers can complete the course without disturbing regular school responsibilities by following a simple schedule:
| Schedule | Suggested Study Time |
|---|---|
| Five-day plan | Approximately 3½ hours per day |
| Seven-day plan | Approximately 2½ hours per day |
| Ten-day plan | Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes per day |
| Fourteen-day plan | Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes per day |
The schedule is only a practical suggestion. Participants should follow the actual sequence and completion requirements displayed on DIKSHA.
How Teachers Can Apply the Learning in School
The real value of the course comes from using its ideas to support students. After completing the training, teachers may conduct simple, age-appropriate activities such as:
- Asking students to list their interests and favourite school subjects.
- Helping students identify skills they already possess.
- Introducing academic, vocational and skill-based pathways without bias.
- Explaining that one career may have several educational routes.
- Encouraging students to verify information from official institutional websites.
- Involving parents in major educational decisions.
- Referring students who require specialised support to qualified counsellors.
Teachers should avoid forcing students toward a particular career. Guidance should help students make informed decisions based on their interests, abilities, circumstances and reliable information.
Responsibilities of Headmasters and Principals
Headmasters and Principals can support successful implementation by:
- Communicating the extended dates to all eligible teachers
- Sharing the correct official course link
- Checking whether teachers have enrolled
- Encouraging teachers to complete the course before October 31
- Providing limited technical assistance where required
- Advising staff to preserve their certificates
- Discussing how the course learning can be applied to student guidance
Schools may also maintain a simple record of teachers who enrolled, completed the course and downloaded their certificates, subject to official instructions.
Important Links
- Direct DIKSHA Career Guidance Course
- DIKSHA Official Portal
- SCERT Telangana Official Website
- Telangana Teachers DIKSHA Courses 2026 – Complete Course Guide
- DIKSHA Registration, Login and Certificate Guide
- Telangana NISHTHA Courses 2026–27
- NCERT DIKSHA CPD Courses 2026–27
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to enrol in the Telangana DIKSHA Career Guidance Course?
The extended enrolment closing date is October 15, 2026.
What is the last date to complete the course?
Enrolled teachers should complete the course on or before October 31, 2026.
What is the duration of the course?
It is a 17-hour online CPD certificate course.
In which language is the course available?
The course mentioned in the SCERT proceedings is available in English.
Who developed the course?
The course has been developed by UNICEF for teachers involved in supporting student career development and decision-making.
Is enrolment alone sufficient?
No. Participants should complete all compulsory modules, activities and assessments displayed on DIKSHA and confirm that the required completion status has been recorded.
Will teachers receive a certificate?
The programme is described as a CPD certificate course. Participants should satisfy the completion requirements displayed on DIKSHA and download the certificate when it becomes available in their account.
What should I do if the direct link does not open?
Sign in to the official DIKSHA platform and search for the exact course title. Teachers may also contact their Headmaster, Mandal Educational Office or concerned administrative authority for guidance.
Conclusion
The extension of the Telangana DIKSHA Career Guidance Course enrolment deadline to October 15, 2026 gives eligible teachers and school heads additional time to participate in this useful professional development programme.
The course can help teachers provide better educational and career guidance to students while encouraging informed, realistic and student-centred decision-making.
Eligible School Assistants, CRTs, TGTs, PGTs, Headmasters and Principals should enrol through the official DIKSHA link and complete all requirements before October 31, 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is published for educational and informational purposes based on SCERT Telangana proceedings dated September 1, 2026. Participants should verify the latest instructions on DIKSHA or through their competent educational authorities. If any information differs, the latest official proceedings and portal instructions will prevail.
