Pre-Primary Teacher Training Eligibility and Admission
Who can join each level, what documents you need, and how admission works.
Pre-primary teacher training eligibility at APTTI: 10th pass for the Certificate, 12th pass for the Diploma, and graduation in any subject for the PG Diploma and Integrated PG Diploma. There is no entrance exam, no minimum percentage is published and no teaching experience is needed.
| Level | Eligibility | Hours and duration | Fee (India) | Fee (international) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 10th pass | 120 hours / 6 months | ₹10,000 + GST | US$170 |
| Diploma | 12th pass | 200 hours / 10 months | ₹20,000 + GST | US$325 |
| PG Diploma | Graduation (any subject) | 240 hours / 12 months | ₹30,000 + GST | US$475 |
| Integrated PG Diploma | Graduation (any subject) | 480 hours / 18 months | ₹35,000 + GST | US$549 |
International equivalents
- Gulf: secondary school leaving certificates from Indian, Pakistani, Filipino and other community schools are treated by their home-country level
- Nigeria and Ghana: WAEC/NECO or WASSCE as 12th-pass equivalent
- Kenya: KCSE as 12th-pass equivalent
- Philippines, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and others: use the national secondary or degree certificate
- Any bachelor's degree for the PG levels
Admissions will confirm equivalence for your qualification.
Documents usually requested
- Copy of your highest mark sheet or certificate
- Photo ID
- A recent passport-size photo
Admission steps
Apply
Submit the online application or a quick enquiry.
Talk to admissions
They confirm your level and eligibility by phone, WhatsApp or email.
Pay the fee
INR plus GST in India, USD elsewhere.
Start studying
You receive login details for the course.
Eligibility questions
Is there an entrance exam?
No.
Do I need teaching experience?
No; experience is not required for any level.
Is there an age limit?
No upper age limit is published. You must be an adult to enrol.
Can learners from other countries join?
Yes, using their local equivalent of 10th, 12th or a degree.
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