SWAYAM Courses List 2026 - Summary
SWAYAM courses list is the official catalog of online learning courses approved by Ministry of Education and University Grants Commission (UGC) for academic credit transfer. The list covers undergraduate, postgraduate, engineering, school, and teacher training courses across nine national coordinators for the 2026 academic sessions.
This PDF details course codes, coordinating institutions, course durations in weeks, credits, and scheduled examination dates. Students enrolled in Indian universities can transfer up to 40% of their total semester credits through approved SWAYAM online courses under UGC regulations. Candidates preparing for university teaching qualifications can also check the UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus for related research and teaching topics.
SWAYAM course streams and Coordinators
Courses are coordinated through nine national bodies based on subject discipline and education level:
| Course Stream | National Coordinator | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering and Core Sciences | NPTEL / IIT Madras | UG and PG | 8 to 12 Weeks |
| Postgraduate Non-Technical | UGC | Postgraduate | 12 to 16 Weeks |
| Undergraduate Non-Technical | CEC | Undergraduate | 12 to 16 Weeks |
| Management Studies | IIM Bangalore | Postgraduate | 6 to 8 Weeks |
| Teacher Training | NITTTR | Professional | 8 to 12 Weeks |
| School Education (Class 9 to 12) | NCERT / NIOS | Secondary | 20 to 24 Weeks |
| Open Distance Learning | IGNOU | Diploma / Degree | 12 to 16 Weeks |
Enrolment and study materials are free on the official portal at swayam.gov.in. Students who require a verified certificate and credit transfer must register for the end-term proctored exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA), which requires an examination fee of ₹1,000 per course.
Category-Wise Swayam Courses List
- AICTE NITTT Courses
- Annual Refresher Program in Teaching (ARPIT)
- Architecture and Planning Courses
- Education Courses
- All Education Courses
- Teacher Education Courses
- Engineering and Technology Courses
- All Engineering and Technology Courses
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural and Food Engineering
- Biological Sciences & Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Design Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy and Material Science & Mining Engineering
- Multidisciplinary
- Ocean Engineering
- Textile Engineering
- Humanities & Arts
- All Humanities & Arts Courses
- Arts Courses
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Language Courses
- Law Courses
- Management and Commerce
- Commerce Courses
- Management Studies
- Maths and Science
- All
- Applied Sciences
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Library and Information Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
How to register for SWAYAM courses
STEP 1 – Go to the official SWAYAM portal at swayam.gov.in and click on the Sign-in or Register option.
STEP 2 – Log in using your Google account, Microsoft account, or SWAYAM credentials.
STEP 3 – Browse the course catalog and select the subject approved by your college or university.
STEP 4 – Click on the Join button to enrol in the course and access weekly video lectures and reading material.
STEP 5 – Submit the weekly assignments before their deadlines to qualify for the final test.
STEP 6 – Register on the exam portal and pay the ₹1,000 fee to appear for the proctored exam.
