The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has announced a significant extension for registrations to a crucial teacher training program. The institute has pushed the final date for enrolling in the 6 Months Certificate Course (Bridge) in Primary Teacher Education to January 19, 2026. This move provides a vital window for eligible educators who have not yet completed their application process.
Who Must Enroll and Why It's Crucial
This professional development course is specifically designed for teachers who already hold a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree but wish to continue teaching at the primary level. Importantly, completion of this course is mandatory for teachers whose appointments were made based on their B.Ed qualification between June 28, 2018, and August 11, 2023.
The course has been designed and will be supervised by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) under the Ministry of Education. Teachers falling under the specified category who fail to complete the course within the stipulated time frame risk losing their current appointments. However, candidates seeking fresh appointments or subsequent employment should note that this mandate might not apply to them.
Current Registration Statistics and Demographics
As of the latest data, a substantial number of teachers have already begun the process. A total of 66,331 candidates have registered for the NIOS Bridge course. Out of these, fee payment has been completed by 62,244 registrants, while 4,087 registrations are still pending payment.
The demographic breakdown of registrations is as follows:
- 36,551 male teachers
- 29,774 female teachers
- 6 teachers from the third-gender category
Step-by-Step Guide to NIOS Registration
Eligible teachers must ensure they complete the registration process on the official portal before the new deadline. The procedure is straightforward:
- Visit the official registration portal at bridge.nios.ac.in.
- On the homepage, locate and click on the "Enroll Now" tab.
- Read the instructions carefully on the prompt that appears and click 'Proceed'.
- A new window will open for filling in basic details. Ensure all information entered is accurate.
- Complete the full registration form with correct personal and professional details.
- Proceed to pay the required registration fee to confirm your enrollment.
- Download and securely save the registration confirmation for all future reference.
With the deadline now set for early 2026, teachers have ample time to complete this mandatory requirement. Acting promptly is advised to avoid any last-minute technical issues and to secure professional standing.
