NIOS provides details on what teachers will need to do—including practical training—during the 6-month bridge course..

Following a Supreme Court directive, the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is launching a special six-month bridge course for teachers across the country. NIOS has shared details regarding the course content, which will include practical training, practice teaching, the maintenance of reflective journals, and the creation of portfolios. Additionally, instruction will be provided through video tutorials and e-learning materials.

Let us examine the details of this matter: which teachers are required to take this NIOS bridge course and why; how to apply for it; and how it can be pursued alongside their current employment. We will also look at the specific information NIOS has provided regarding the course structure.

**Which teachers across the country must take this bridge course? ****
This bridge course is mandatory for B.Ed.-qualified assistant teachers who were appointed to primary schools between June 28, 2018, and August 11, 2023. In recent years, candidates holding B.Ed. degrees have been appointed as assistant teachers in primary schools. However, the Supreme Court delivered a significant verdict in 2023 establishing that qualifications such as BTC or D.El.Ed. were required for the role of assistant teacher in primary schools. Consequently, teachers appointed to primary schools with a B.Ed. degree are now mandatorily required to complete this bridge course.

**Online admission; course can be pursued alongside the job**
NIOS has announced that the six-month bridge course will be conducted online, allowing teachers to pursue their studies while continuing in their jobs. Admissions will also be processed online via the official NIOS bridge course portal: bridge.nios.ac.in. Eligible teachers will be able to register online and upload the necessary documents, and they will also be able to track their admission status through the dashboard. Study material to be available in digital format

NIOS has announced that all study material for the six-month bridge course will be made available in digital format. Teachers will also have online access to additional audio, video, and interactive content. This will help teachers actively engage with the course material.

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