Six-month bridge course for BEd Primary Teachers. Registration Extended till January 19

The Six-Month Bridge Course for BEd Primary Teachers 2026 training programme for in-service teachers appointed between 2018 and 2023. Conducted by NIOS and approved by NCTE, to ensure primary-level pedagogy skills and validate existing appointments.

NIOS Starts Registration for Six-Month Bridge Course for BEd Primary Teachers

The Six-Month Bridge Course for BEd Primary Teachers 2026 has been introduced after major regulatory changes in teacher eligibility norms. This course is compulsory for in service BEd teachers appointed in primary schools between 28 June 2018 and 11 August 2023. It fills the gap between general BEd training and primary level pedagogy to ensure teachers meet required standards.

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What is the Six Month Bridge Course for BEd Primary Teachers

This course is designed to upgrade the skills of BEd qualified teachers who were appointed in primary schools under the 2018 notification that previously allowed BEd holders to teach classes 1 to 5. After the notification was cancelled by court orders, the Bridge Course was created as a one time opportunity for teachers to retain their jobs.

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Why the Bridge Course was Introduced

• The 2018 eligibility change allowed BEd graduates to teach primary classes.
• This decision was challenged in court and later cancelled.
• Teachers appointed during this period would have lost their jobs.
• The Supreme Court granted them a one time chance to complete a Bridge Course.
• The course aligns teachers with correct primary level pedagogy and child centered teaching.

Eligibility Criteria

The table below summarises eligibility norms for the six month bridge course.

Note: Failure to complete the course within the timeframe given by the concerned educational authorities will invalidate the appointment of such candidates. This Bridge course will not be valid for teachers seeking subsequent employment as primary teachers.

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Document Required for Six-month Bridge Course

Course Duration, Mode, and Conducting Body

Below is a quick table explaining the basic structure and components of the course.

Admission and Registration Details 2026

• Registration is online through the official NIOS Bridge Course portal.
• Teachers need scanned copies of their BEd certificate, appointment letter, U DISE code of school, identity proof, and a declaration signed by the head of institution.
• Teachers must carefully verify eligibility before applying.
• Late registration may not be allowed because the course is mandatory.

Direct Link for Registration: http://dledbr.nios.ac.in/teacherlogin.aspx

Six-Month Bridge Course for BEd Teachers: Admission Process

Application Submission by Teacher

Step 1 Process

School Principals verify the teacher details as part of Step 2.

Step 2 Process

State Nodal Officers conduct the final confirmation process.

Step 3 Process

Six-Month Bridge Course for BEd Teachers: Fee Structure

Find the simple fee overview based on typical past practice for similar bridge courses.

Six-Month Bridge Course Syllabus 2026

The following table lists the structured syllabus and course components for the bridge course.

The syllabus ensures that BEd teachers develop specialised skills required for classes 1 to 5.

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Why the Bridge Course is Mandatory

• It is a Supreme Court-directed solution for teachers appointed under the cancelled 2018 eligibility rule.
• Without completing the course, the appointment of the teacher may be declared invalid.
• The course ensures that teachers possess age-appropriate teaching skills for young learners.
• It is valid only for regularising existing employment, not for future recruitment.

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Who Should Not Apply

• BEd candidates without a primary school posting.
• Teachers appointed outside the 2018 to 2023 window.
• Those seeking new jobs based on the Bridge Course certificate alone.
• Teachers who are not in service at the primary level.

Latest Updates

• NIOS has launched the Bridge Course portal specifically for this program and is administering registration cycles in 2026.
• State education departments are verifying and forwarding lists of eligible teachers.
• Teachers must complete the course within the allowed timeframe to secure their status.

Registration Overview

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Benefits of the Six-Month Bridge Course

• Retains job security for affected teachers.
• Adds primary-level teaching expertise.
• Improves classroom effectiveness and confidence.
• Upgrades pedagogy and classroom management skills.

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