33 Years of Strengthening Schools

Post Graduate
Diploma in

Guidance and
Counselling

A one-year, instructor-led,  flexible learning  program designed for in-service teachers and education professionals.
Winter Intake 2025 now open for applications.

In-Service Educators

One-Year Program

Flexible Learning Program

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About PGDGC

The Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance & Counselling (PGDGC) is a one-year, instructor-led, flexible learning  program designed primarily for in-service teachers and professionals in education, social work, and psychology who wish to acquire formal training in guidance and counselling without leaving their employment or place of residence.

Instructor Led Classes

Designed for Educators

Teacher-Counsellors Community

Curated for School Setting

Salient Features

  • Comprehensive Instructor-led online classes
  • Facilitating role change of educator
  • Focus on self development of educators
  • Open book written examination
  • Concept of academic mentor

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria to be eligible for the PGDGC programme.

In-service teachers possessing graduation with teaching degree/diploma

In-service teachers with minimum of two years of teaching experience

Teachers not presently employed but possessing graduation with teaching degree/diploma

*Candidates pursuing teaching degree/diploma

* Postgraduates in Psychology/Social Work/Education/Child Development/Special Education

*Important Note: Those who are pursuing these courses can also apply. However, their diploma will be awarded only on successful completion of their degree.

General Requirements

Applicant shall be given on demand technical Support and training

Course Timeline

The timelines are planned keeping in mind participants' schedules,
enabling them to complete the course without disrupting their responsibilities at school.

September 1 - October 15, 2025
September 1 - October 15, 2025

Registration Deadline

Candidates can complete their registration process either online or offline through the ICTRC portal.

November-December 2025
November-December 2025

Instructor-led online Classes (Sundays)

Day 1 : November 23, 2025
Introduction to Guidance and Counselling

Day 2 : November 30, 2025
Fundamentals of Psychological Testing

Day 3 : December 7, 2025
Career Guidance - Theory and Practice

Day 4 : December 14, 2025
Learning Problems-Identification and Management

Day 5 : December 21, 2025
Behaviour Problem Causes-Prevention and Remediation

December 2025
December 2025

Self-Learning Modules (SLM) and Assignments

Module 1: Introduction to Guidance and Counseling
Module 2: Counseling Skills and Techniques
Module 3: Career Guidance - Theory and Practice
Module 4: Guidance for Developing Positive Mental Health
Module 5: Adolescence, Education and Life Skill Development
Module 6: Guidance and Counseling for Special Groups
Note: Self-Learning modules will be dispatched in the         third week of December 2025

October 2026
October 2026

Open Book Written Examination
and Viva Voce

  • Term-End Examination  (Online Descriptive)
  • 4 papers spread over 2 days
  • Viva Voce (Online)
December 2026
December 2026

Award of Diploma

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Importance of Teacher-Counsellor

Hear from Our Founder

Dr. V S Ravindran is a prominent Indian psychologist and trainer known for his expertise in educational psychology, counsellor training and leadership development

About ICTRC

Institute of Counsellor Training Research and Consultancy (ICTRC) was established in the year 1992 to work in the area of mental health. The core group of ICTRC comprises practicing psychologists, and educators.

The Vision of ICTRC is to improve the quality of life of by improving mental health through guidance and counselling.

ICTRC facilitates educational institutions, government organization, corporate houses and NGOs realize their full potential by empowering their people in leadership positions and also the people who are responsible for guiding adolescents and youth.

One of the major objectives of ICTRC is to strengthen counselling initiatives in schools and other educational institutions.

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Our admissions team will guide you through the process.

Enquiry Form

Get in Touch

Email

contact@ictrc.org

Phone

+919971226076

Address

A/6, Block A, Phase 2, Mayur Vihar, Delhi- 110091 (India)

Winter Intake 2025 Schedule

Applications Open:
Applications Close:
Classes Begin:
Programme Duration:
September 1, 2025
October 15, 2025
November 2025
November 2025 to October 2026

Fee Structure

INR 18,500 (All Inclusive)
for school deputed/private candidates residing in India

USD 385 (All Inclusive)
for school deputed/private candidates residing
outside the Indian territory

Fee includes shipping cost for printed copies of Self Learning Modules 

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