Post-Graduate
Diploma in
Early Childhood Education
Become a certified early childhood educator in 12 months. CMR University Certified · NEP 2020 aligned · No B.Ed. required. Built inside a real school with internship, mentorship, and a direct placement pathway at Ekya Early Years.
CMR University Certified | NEP 2020 aligned
Early childhood educators play a pivotal role in fostering curiosity and building a strong foundation for lifelong learning. If you dream of making a difference in the lives of young children, our program is the perfect pathway to your career growth and professional development.
Our comprehensive one-year program equips aspiring educators with the tools, skills, and knowledge necessary to create positive, child-centred learning environments. Through hands-on experience, interactive modules, practical workshops, and an immersive internship, you will gain a deep understanding of how to support the holistic development of young learners.
This program is offered by Ekya Professional Development Institute and officially recognised by CMR University, Bangalore. Graduates earn 40 credits under the National Credit Framework (NCrF), aligned with NEP 2020 giving your qualification real academic and professional weight.
Covering foundational theories, early childhood pedagogies, developmental approaches, foundational literacy, play-based learning and NEP 2020 frameworks.
Field immersions and a mandatory internship placement at an early childhood centre apply your learning in real-world classroom settings with real children.
Learn from experienced educators and practitioners who specialise in early childhood education, drawn from the Ekya Schools ecosystem and partner institutions.
Apply today and take the first step towards becoming an Early Years Expert. The process takes less than 10 minutes.
Complete the online application form with your personal details, academic qualifications and statement of purpose. Pay the application fee to confirm your intent.
Following an initial review, shortlisted applicants will be required to submit academic transcripts and identification documents for verification by the admissions team.
Upon successful verification, applicants confirm their admission by paying the program fee. Your seat is secured only after payment of fees.
Discover the impact of our PG Diploma in Early Childhood Education from those who have experienced it.
“The program helped me gain a deeper understanding and acquire valuable skills, enhance my job performance, work towards becoming a better individual, and expand my professional network. This experience has given me a fresh perspective and has greatly contributed to my professional growth.”
“It definitely had a big impact on my understanding of each concept and allowed me to dive deeper into the programme, learning many new things about teaching. It was a wonderful experience that kept me motivated, even while managing my work.”
“Through the workshop, we experienced how SEL, culture, environment, and inclusion integrate to create a cohesive and interdependent approach to inclusivity.”
“The program was very well planned, striking a perfect balance between theoretical learning and practical application.”
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