PRE PRAIMERY TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE 

Typical Course Formats & Durations

Most institutes offer these formats:

• Short-term certificate: 2–3 months (online/distance)
  
  

• Mid-term diploma: 6 months–1 year
  
  

• Full-time in-class course: 1 year (theory + practicum)

Common Curriculum Components

Core modules generally include:

• Child development & child psychology (focus age 2–6)
  
  

• Principles of Early Childhood Education (ECCE)
  
  

• Health, nutrition, safety, and physical education
  
  

• Lesson planning, teaching methodologies, classroom management
  
  

• Language & literacy development, basic math, arts & crafts
  
  

• Parental involvement and community engagement
  
  

• Practicum/internship and use of teaching aids

Eligibility & Fees

• Eligibility: usually completion of 10+2 (high school), age 18+

Fees vary:

• Short certificate: ₹11,000–16,500 

• Diploma/full course: ₹20,000–48,000 depending on duration and institute