New Delhi, December 2025:
The UGC–Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), IGNOU, has announced an Eight Days Online NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme, scheduled to be conducted from 17 December to 29 December 2025. The programme is being organized under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
The initiative aims to strengthen the understanding and practical implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 among teachers, researchers, and academic professionals across higher education institutions in India.
Programme Details at a Glance
| Particular | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme Name | NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme |
| Programme ID | MMC-142-2025-DEC-A-07287 |
| Organiser | UGC-MMTTC, IGNOU (STRIDE), New Delhi |
| Mode | Online |
| Dates | 17 to 29 December 2025 |
| Duration | 8 Days (24 Hours – 8 Half Days) |
| Session Timing | 11:00 AM to 2:15 PM |
| Registration Fee | No fee |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 December 2025 |
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
The programme is open to:
- Faculty members of universities and colleges
- Research Associates
- Research Scholars
- Post-Doctoral Fellows
- Other academic professionals
Applicants must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their institution. Selection will be done on a first-come, first-served basis.
Key Focus Areas of the NEP 2020 Programme
The training will cover major academic and policy-driven themes aligned with NEP 2020, including:
- Higher Education and Society
- Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education
- Indian Knowledge Systems
- Research and Development
- Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, and Assessment
- Skill Development and Employability
- Inclusive Education and Student Diversity
- ICT in Education and Innovative Teaching Practices
- Academic Leadership and Governance
- Teaching–Learning through Mother/Local Languages
- Cyber Security Awareness
- Mental Health and Well-being
- Institutional Autonomy and Student Choice
Mode of Training
- Sessions will be conducted entirely online
- Resource persons will include senior faculty and experts from IGNOU, Central Universities, and National Institutions
- The programme will emphasize interactive learning, discussion, and experience sharing
Application Process Explained
Interested participants can apply through the UGC Malaviya Mission portal by following these steps:
- Register as a participant at: https://mmc.ugc.ac.in/registration/Index
- Login at: https://mmc.ugc.ac.in/Login/Index
- Select Centre: Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
- Choose Month: December 2025
- Download and upload the prescribed NOC/Nomination Letter
- Select Programme Dates: 17-12-2025 to 29-12-2025
- Enter Programme ID: MMC-142-2025-DEC-A-07287
- Click on Participate and confirm
Why This Programme Matters
With NEP 2020 driving major reforms in higher education, this orientation programme is designed to equip educators with policy clarity, academic leadership skills, and practical insights required to implement NEP-aligned reforms at institutional levels. Participants completing the programme are expected to contribute actively to curriculum innovation and governance reforms.
Programme Coordinators
- Dr. Hemlata Baghel
Assistant Professor, STRIDE, IGNOU
Email: hemlatabaghel@ignou.ac.in - Prof. Amiteshwar Ratra
Professor, STRIDE, IGNOU
Email: amiteshwar@ignou.ac.in
For general queries: mmttcstride@ignou.ac.in
Final Note
Higher education institutions are encouraged to nominate eligible faculty members and academic professionals before the deadline to ensure participation in this nationally significant NEP 2020 capacity-building initiative.
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