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Implementation of CPD Policy in KVS
- Effective Date for 50 Hours CPD:
- The implementation of 50 hours of CPD annually, which replaces the previous requirement of 21 days of in-service training every six years, will commence on 01 January 2024, in accordance with notification no. 11-ACT/UTR/11/2023-ACT(TRG)/1530-59 dated 31.12.2024.
- Recording of CPD Hours:
- Teachers must upload certificates for completed CPD courses onto the KVS Samagam portal at app.kvs.gov.in.
- Online vs Offline Course Requirements:
- It is essential to complete 50 hours of CPD each year, with at least 30 hours being conducted offline (face-to-face). The remaining 20 hours may be completed either online or offline. However, it is not permissible to fulfill all 50 hours through online courses alone.
- Counting Past In-Service Courses:
- 12-day In-Service Courses (ISCs) will be recognized as 12×6 = 72 hours of CPD.
- Excess CPD Hours:
- Any additional CPD hours exceeding 50 in a given year cannot be transferred to the following year.
- Induction Course as CPD:
- Induction courses are indeed included in the CPD requirements.
- Breakdown of Induction Hours:
- Offline phase: 6 hours per day will be acknowledged.
- Online phase: Only the actual hours spent online will be recognized.
- CPD Academic Year:
- CPD hours uploaded on the Samagam portal will be as per the calendar year.
- CPD Certification Upload Period (Feb/Mar Courses):
- CPD certification will follow the calendar year. Therefore, the courses completed in Feb/Mar 2024 will be accounted for in 2024.
- Use of Decimal Values in CPD Hours:
- The Samagam portal has been enhanced to allow the addition of half-hour courses.
- Uploading Certificate in Samagam Portal:
- Detailed instructions are provided in letter no. 11-ACT/ROltr/11/2023-ACT(RG)/1775-1804, dated 03.01.2025.
- Uploading Relieving Certificate/Attendance Instead of Certificates:
- Relieving orders and attendance certificates are not permissible for upload. The principal will provide a certificate for uploading based on the relieving order or attendance certificate.
- Course Unverification After School Verification:
- Once the Principal has verified, the portal will be locked for any further modifications. Therefore, verification must be conducted with the highest level of diligence. However, if any errors remain, modifications can be made at the RO level.
- Issuance of CPD Completion Certificate:
- The CPD completion certificate will be generated on the KVS Samagam portal once the principal confirms 50 hours of CPD completed by the teacher.
- Course incorporation Year:
- If a course on the Swayam portal is completed in December 2024 and the certificate is issued in 2025, the course will be included in 2024.
- Applicability of Extra CPD Hours Completed in 2024
- If a teacher completes more than the required 50 hours of CPD in a year—for example, 80 hours including 20 hours online and 60 hours offline—the additional 30 hours will not be carried forward to the next year. As per the CPD guidelines, any hours completed beyond the mandatory 50 in a calendar year are not applicable or transferable to the following year.
- Validity of Certificates Obtained in January 2025
- If certificates are obtained in January 2025 for online courses, their validity depends on the course completion date. If the course was completed in December 2024 and the certificate was issued in January 2025, it should be uploaded under the year 2024. However, if both the completion and certificate date fall in January 2025, then it should be uploaded for the year 2025.
- CPD Requirement for Teachers with Over 30 Years of Experience
- All teachers, regardless of their years of experience or service, are required to complete 50 hours of CPD every year. This includes those with more than 30 years of service.
- Last Date to Complete Annual CPD
- Teachers must complete their 50 hours of CPD by 31st December of every calendar year. Any CPD completed after this date will not be counted for that year.
- CPD Tracking on Teacher Transfer
- Teachers should promptly update their CPD records on the Samagam portal once a course is completed and verified by the Principal. All verified records will automatically be transferred to the teacher’s new school through the PIMS system in case of transfer.
- Uploading All Certificates Even After Reaching 50 Hours
- Even if a teacher has completed the mandatory 50 hours of CPD, they are still encouraged to upload all additional certificates on the Samagam portal for record-keeping purposes.
- Completing Offline Hours When on Leave (EOL, Maternity, CCL)
- In cases where offline courses cannot be completed due to EOL, maternity leave, or child care leave, teachers may be permitted to complete the required offline hours in the following year with approval. Online hours must still be completed annually. Official reference is given in letter no. 11-ACT/ROltr/11/2023-ACT(TRG)/1775-1804,
In-service Course CPD in KVS
- Selection Scale Eligibility:
- Starting from December 2024, only 50 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each year will be recognized for senior scale or selection grade purposes. or the preceding years, the Department of Personnel and Training (DPC) will make decisions based on the current KVS regulations.
- Mandatoriness of CPD:
- According to the NEP 2020 mandate, all teachers are required to complete 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD), regardless of the timing of their in-service training. This requirement also applies to teachers assigned to foreign Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), who must fulfill the 50-hour CPD obligation.
- Certificate Upload on Samagam portal:
- If a teacher is in the senior scale or selection grade in 2025, these courses will be taken into account. The documentation for these courses must be kept at the school level.
Fields of Study Covered By KVS on CPD
- Guidelines issued by KVS on CPD
- CPD is an evolving process. Therefore, the CPD Guidelines are regularly revised. The most current guidelines will always be in effect. As of now, the guidelines released on 14.08.2024 are the most recent.
- Uploading information and other significant work without certificate
- In the absence of a certificate, the Principal shall provide a certificate for all relevant courses or activities based on the evidence submitted by the teacher. The RO will issue such a certificate for the Principals participating in these activities.
- Inclusion of Question Paper Preparation in CPD Activities
- Three hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) will be recognized for the RO level question paper setting and moderation. The RO will oversee the certification process for this task.
- Validity of Course Without Certificate Due to Low Marks
- No, the teacher will have to redo the course to obtain a certificate.
- Meetings Allowed in CPD
- Meetings are not included in CPD.
- Repeating Same Topic in Next Year at School Level
- If the Principal believes that it is necessary for a student to retake a course, she/he holds the authority to grant permission for this action.
- Counting PM e-Vidya Live Sessions in CPD Hours
- Kindly consult the CPD Guidelines provided by KVS HQ. A duration of 3 hours of CPD will be credited for a half-hour session on PM e-Vidya for teachers assigned through the appropriate channels.
- Considerance of Scout & NCC training under CPD
- Scouts & Guides and NCC Adult Training programmes may be included in CPD. Camps where students are involved are not included in CPD.
- Eligiblity for Course
- Yes, finishing all the modules of ‘Project Inclusion’ amounts to a total of 7.5 hours of online training.
- Evaluation answer sheets of all KVS exams in CPD
- The assessment of answer sheets constitutes a routine aspect of a teacher’s professional responsibilities. It is not encompassed within the KVS CPD Guidelines.
- Hours of CPD considered
- 6 hours per day for a one-day course
- Reading books for subject enrichment as CPD
- Reading of books is a part of routine teaching-learning. Hence, it is not counted in CPD certification.
- Choosing CPD courses vs being assigned
- Both scenarios are permissible – educators have the option to select their own courses, while the KVS HQ/ RO/ Principal has the authority to assign a course to them. Courses for all categories will be accessible in the ZIET and RO training schedules. Educators may request to be assigned to workshops that meet their needs. Online courses such as NCERT, CBSE, Project Inclusion, The Teacher App, and others can be selected by the educators themselves.
- Regional Master Trainer Contribution for CPD
- The Principal holds the authority to issue certificates for all such activities, and these certificates must be uploaded to the Samagam portal.
- Counting Hours for CBSE Invigilation Duty
- Supervising examinations is not considered as Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Inclusion of School-Organized Training Programs in CPD
- The Principal holds the authority to determine the inclusion of such courses in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Filling Certificate Column When Grading or Rating Is Not Mentioned
- ‘The phrase ‘Grade not assigned’ can be inscribed in that box.
- Escorting Students for Programmes as Part of CPD
- No, escorting students for various programmes are not considered in CPD
- Consideration of Non-KVS Workshops in CPD
- Courses offered by government agencies such as CBSE, NCERT, and others should be prioritized. Nevertheless, if a course is completed through a private agency, it is essential that the agency is recognized by the KVS HQ/ RO for its courses to be considered in CPD.
- Source of Information on Face-to-Face KVS Courses
- ZIETs and ROs publish their own calendars, which are available on their respective websites.
- Inclusion of Election and Census Duty under CPD
- No, election duty and census duty will not count as CPD.
- Flexibility in Quarter-wise Distribution of CPD Hours and Topics
- The quarterly segmentation outlined in the guidelines is simply advisory. ROs/Schools have the discretion to organize workshops based on their needs.
- CPD Hours Requirement for Principals Despite Tracking Role
- Yes, Principal, Vice-principal, and Headmaster should also complete 50 hours of CPD every year.
- Inclusion of Rajbhasha Classes under CPD
- Yes, Rajbhasha classes constitute CPD.
- Mode Classification of Credit Courses from IGNOU or SWAYAM for CPD
- The course will be classified as an offline course if it is conducted via distance learning and the instructor is required to attend the examination in person. Conversely, if the certification exam is administered online, it will be categorized as an online course.
- Consideration of Coaching Camps for Sports under CPD
- No, coaching camps for games and sports events are not considered under CPD
- Inclusion of Pre-Board Question Paper Setting in Foreign Schools under Online CPD
- As a unique exception, the preparation of question papers for pre-board and term-end examinations may be regarded as part of CPD, given that these schools are not affiliated with any regional office.
- Alternate Options for Online CPD Hours for Visually Impaired Teachers
- The matter has been taken up with NCERT.
- Inclusion of NPTEL Courses under CPD
- Yes, the courses conducted by NPTEL are included.
- Inclusion of One-Day Exposure Tour under PM SHRI KV Scheme in CPD
- No.
- Recognition of RP Sessions Conducted in State or Private Schools as Bona Fide for CPD
- Such sessions will only be taken into account if the teacher has been assigned by the appropriate authority.
- Applicability of ECCE & FLN Courses for TGT and PGT Teachers
- The Principal holds the authority to evaluate the necessity of the teachers.
- Adjustment of CPD Hours with Similar Activities Beyond Defined Tasks
- The courses specified in the CPD Guidelines encompass a wide range of subjects. The Principal possesses the authority to identify particular training topics within those subjects, taking into account the requirements of the teachers.
- Counting CPD Hours Completed as TGT after Promotion to PGT in the Same Year
- Indeed, CPD hours will be included regardless of the cadre.
- Preparation of Students for Competitions as Part of CPD
- Equipping students for competitions is a teacher’s professional responsibility. This task does not fall under Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- CPD Hour Requirement for Miscellaneous vs. Subject Teachers
- Yes
- Inclusion of M.A./M.Sc./M.Com Courses under CPD
- Indeed, as stated in the guidelines, 3 hours of CPD will be recognized for 1 credit point.
- Access to DIKSHA Courses for Teachers in Foreign KVs
- The issue has been addressed with NCERT.
- Inclusion of Assignments from ZIETs and ROs under CPD
- The Director of ZIET or the Deputy Commissioner at the regional office will determine the appropriateness of the activity for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and will issue a certificate as necessary.