The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will reopen registration for its six-month certificate bridge course in primary teacher education from October 21. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms until October 28 through the official website, bridge.nios.ac.in.The registration window has been reopened following requests from various stakeholders, including government teachers. The course is meant to support the professional development of Bachelor of Education (BEd)-qualified teachers who want to continue teaching at the primary level.According to the information released by NIOS, the course is required for primary teachers whose appointments were made on the basis of a BEd qualification between June 28, 2018, and August 11, 2023. These teachers must complete the bridge course to continue meeting the eligibility requirements for service.
How to register for the NIOS bridge course 2026
Eligible candidates can follow these steps to complete the registration process:
- Visit the official website, bridge.nios.ac.in.
- Click on the “Enrol Now” option on the homepage.
- Read the instructions carefully and click on “Proceed”.
- Enter the basic details requested on the website.
- Fill out the registration form with accurate personal and professional information.
- Upload the required documents, if applicable.
- Make the payment and submit the form.
- Download the confirmation page and take a printout for future reference.
Candidates should check the information entered in the form before submitting their applications.
Who will develop the NIOS bridge course?
The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) will develop the bridge course under the overall supervision of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.The course is intended for eligible primary teachers who were appointed based on a BEd qualification during the period specified in the notice. Such teachers are required to complete the six-month course to continue meeting the prescribed service eligibility requirements.Eligible candidates are advised to complete their registration between October 21 and October 28 through the official NIOS bridge course website.