How to register for SWAYAM online course

SWAYAM is a programme initiated by the Government of India and designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of education policy, viz., access, equity and quality. The objective of this effort is to provide the best teaching and learning resources to all, including the most disadvantaged. SWAYAM seeks to bridge the digital divide for students who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution and have not been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy.

This is done through a platform that facilitates the hosting of all the courses taught in classrooms from Class 9 till post-graduation to be accessed by anyone, anywhere at any time. All the courses are interactive, prepared by the best teachers in the country, and are available free of charge to any learner. More than 1,000 specially chosen faculty and teachers from across the country have participated in preparing these courses.

The courses hosted on SWAYAM are in 4 quadrants:

• Video lectures
• Specially prepared reading material that can be downloaded or printed
• Self-assessment tests through tests and quizzes
• An online discussion forum for clearing the doubts.

Steps have been taken to enrich the learning experience by using audio-video, multimedia and state-of-the-art pedagogy and technology.

In order to ensure that the best quality content is produced and delivered, ten national coordinators have been appointed. They are:

• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) for self-paced and international courses
• NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) for Engineering
• UGC (University Grants Commission) for non-technical post-graduation education
• CEC (Consortium for Educational Communication) for undergraduate education
• NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) for school education
• NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) for school education
• IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) for out-of-school students
• IIMB (Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore) for management studies
• NITTTR (National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research) for the TeachTraining programme
• INI (Institutes of National Importance) for Non-Technical Courses

Courses delivered through SWAYAM are available free of charge for the learners; however, learners wanting a SWAYAM certificate should register for the final proctored exams that come at a fee and attend in person at designated centres on specified dates.

Eligibility for the certificate will be announced on the course page, and learners will get certificates only if this criteria is matched. Universities/colleges approving credit transfer for these courses can use the marks/certificate obtained in these courses for the same.

Eligibility

There is no specific eligibility or age criterion for any of the online courses. The faculty of a particular course may recommend some basic knowledge of certain topics for a person to fully grasp the contents of a course. Anyone may join an online course and register for the exam.

Steps to register

• Visit https://swayam.gov.in/
• On the SWAYAM homepage, click on Sign Up Now.
• Enter a username, password, and your official email address.
• Click on Send Verification Code.
• Check your email for the verification code and enter it on the portal.
• Click on Verify Code and then Create.
• Log In to Your Account
• After creating your account, go back to the SWAYAM homepage.
• Click on Sign In and enter your username and password.

How to enrol in SWAYAM Courses

• Log in to your account.
• Once logged in, use the search bar to find your desired course.
• Click on the course title to view details.
• Click on the Join button on the course page.
• You will be redirected to the Update Profile page.
• Fill in your profile details
• Enter your personal details (name, mobile number, email, etc.).
• Select your profession (e.g., student).
• Enter your educational details (highest qualification, year of graduation, etc.).
• Provide your Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID (if applicable).
• Select your local chapter (if your institution is part of a SWAYAM local chapter).
• Agree to the terms of service and click on Save.
• Confirm Enrolment
• After saving your profile, you will receive a confirmation email from SWAYAM.
• The email will include course details, duration, and important announcements.

SWAYAM Plus

In connection with NEP 2020, the Ministry recognises the need for SWAYAM to expand its existing offerings to identify and include courses aligned with industry needs and that enhance learners’ employability. To this extent, SWAYAM Plus has launched in collaboration with leading industry players and ed-tech companies to bring employability and professional development-focused programmes to its learners.

SWAYAM Plus comprises programmes in chosen sectors, like manufacturing, energy, computer science & engineering/IT/ITES, management studies, teacher education, healthcare, hospitality & tourism, social science, Indian knowledge systems, media, communication, etc.

Steps to Register in Swayam Plus

• Navigate to: https://swayam-plus.swayam2.ac.in/
• If you are a new user, click on the Sign Up button.
• If you already have a SWAYAM account, you can sign in with the same login credentials.
• You can also use your Google or Microsoft account to create login credentials.

Follow the registration process:

• If signing up, fill in the required information, including your name, email ID, and other details.
• Ensure all fields are filled in correctly, as this information will be used for your certificate.
• Once you have successfully registered, you will receive a confirmation email.
• After registration, you can explore the available courses on the SWAYAM Plus platform.