Nursery & Primary Teacher Training (NPTT)

No, NPTT itself is not regulated by NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education) unlike D.El.Ed. or B.Ed. But many private schools accept NPTT qualified teachers especially in Delhi NCR, Tier-2 cities, Private chains like Kidzee, EuroKids, Bachpan, etc. It is advised to always check if your training institute is approved by SCERT or affiliated to a reputed board.

People often get confused between these 4 courses. However, we have summarised this information to clear your confusion sorted. Here is a comparison table that will help you differentiate between NTT, PTT, NPTT and D.El.Ed courses:

NPTT covers both NTT and PTT, but D.El.Ed. course degree is required if you want to work in government primary schools. Hope this information helps!

The NPTT, or Nursery Primary Teacher Training Course, equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to teach young children in India. Here's a quick overview:

• Focuses on Early Childhood Education: Prepares you to work with children aged 3 to 6 years.
• Diploma Program: Typically a 2-year programme after completing higher secondary education (10+2).
• Course Content: Covers child development, play-based learning, curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and classroom management.
• Career Opportunities: Preschools, kindergartens, daycare centers, Montessori schools.