- Eligible in-service primary teachers can register from October 21 to 28, 2026; NIOS confirms no further extension will be granted.
New Delhi, October 20, 2026: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has announced the reopening of its registration portal for the six-month Certificate Course (Bridge) in Primary Teacher Education. Eligible in-service primary teachers who have not registered earlier can complete their registration between October 21 and October 28, 2026.
According to the notification, the decision was taken after the institute received requests from various stakeholders, including government teachers, seeking another opportunity to register for the course.
Registration Window: October 21–28
The registration portal had previously been reopened under NIOS Notification No. 15/2026 dated July 2, 2026, and remained open until July 19, 2026.
Following subsequent requests, the competent authority approved reopening the portal for eligible candidates. The latest notification confirms the revised registration period as follows:
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Course: Six-Month Certificate Course (Bridge) in Primary Teacher Education
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Registration opens: October 21, 2026
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Last date to register: October 28, 2026
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Eligible candidates: In-service primary teachers who have not registered earlier
No Further Extension After October 28
NIOS has explicitly stated that no further extension of the registration deadline will be allowed after October 28, 2026.
Eligible in-service primary teachers who missed the earlier registration window have been advised to complete the registration process within the newly announced period.
Notification Issued by NIOS
The notification was issued with the approval of the competent authority and signed by Dr. Alok Kumar Gupta, Deputy Director, Capacity Building Cell.
Candidates should refer to the official NIOS notification and registration portal for the applicable registration instructions and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Has NIOS reopened registration for the Bridge Course in Primary Teacher Education?
Yes. NIOS has reopened registration for the six-month Certificate Course (Bridge) in Primary Teacher Education.
2. What are the registration dates?
The registration portal will remain open from October 21 to October 28, 2026.
3. Who can register for the course?
The notification advises eligible in-service primary teachers who have not registered earlier to complete the registration process.
4. Will NIOS extend the deadline again?
According to the notification, no further extension will be allowed after October 28, 2026.
5. Why has the registration portal been reopened?
NIOS received requests from various stakeholders, including government teachers, for another opportunity to register. The competent authority subsequently approved reopening the portal.
6. Which earlier notification is referenced in the announcement?
The notification refers to NIOS Notification No. 15/2026 dated July 2, 2026, under which the registration portal had remained open until July 19, 2026.
7. Who signed the notification?
The notification was signed by Dr. Alok Kumar Gupta, Deputy Director, Capacity Building Cell.
8. Where can candidates find registration instructions?
Candidates should consult the official NIOS notification and registration portal for the applicable process and requirements.
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