UGC-MMTTC
Formerly: UGC-Human Resource Development Centre

(UGC-Malviya Mission Teacher Training Centre)
Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand

What is New?

Tentative Program Schedule for Faculty Induction Programme / Refresher Course/STC Academic Session 2026-27 (Subject to UGC Approval).

Reminder:

All the programmes mentioned below will be conducted by adhering to the Guidelines of UGC for MMTTCs. The online/residential mode of conduct of programmes will be as per UGC directives and any change will be intimated shortly.

Updates:

Call for papers for the Summer 2026 edition of QUEST The Journal of UGC-MMTTC, Nainital.
New (tentative) program dates for Academic Session 2026-2027 are announced.
Join NEP Orientation Programme at UGC-MMTTC, Nainital

Memorandum of Understanding

Memorandum of Understanding between Kumaun University, and various institutions for training and conducting professional certification courses.

What is new?

About UGC-MMTTC Nainital

UGC-MMTTC

Kumaun University

The Quest

UGC-MMTTC

Kumaun University

The Quest

Tentative Program Schedule for Faculty Induction Programme / Refresher Course's/STCs for Academic Session 2026-2027

Orientation / Faculty Induction Programme

All the programmes mentioned below will be conducted by adhering to the updated Guidelines of UGC for MMTTCs.

The programs will be conducted online/residential in accordance with the guidelines provided by the UGC.

(Tentative)
Faculty Induction Programme 27
Date: 22 May 2026 to 19 June, 2026
Mode: Residential
Status: Scheduled

Faculty Induction Programme 28
Date: 26 November, 2026 to 23 December, 2026
Mode: Online
Status: Scheduled

Refresher Courses (Theme Based) SRC

All the programmes mentioned below will be conducted by adhering to the updated Guidelines of UGC for MMTTCs.

The programs will be conducted online/residential in accordance with the guidelines provided by the UGC.
(Tentative)

Refresher Course in History
Date: 21 September, 2026 to 05 October, 2026
Mode: Residential
Status: Scheduled

Refresher Course in Botany
Date: 01 March, 2027 to 15 March, 2027
Mode: Residential
Status: Scheduled

Refresher Courses (Inter / Multi-Disciplinary)

All the programmes mentioned below will be conducted by adhering to the updated Guidelines of UGC for MMTTCs.

The programs will be conducted online/residential in accordance with the guidelines provided by the UGC.

(Tentative)
Refresher Course in Political Science and Public Administration
Date: 15 June, 2026 to 29 June, 2026
Mode: Online
Status: Scheduled

Refresher Course Research Writing and Academic Integrity
Date: 18 August, 2026 to 02 September, 2026
Mode: Online
Status: Scheduled

Refresher Course in in Contemporary Trends in Environmental Sciences
Date: 18 February, 2027 to 03 March, 2027
Mode: Online
Status: Scheduled

Short Term Programmes

All the programmes mentioned below will be conducted by adhering to the updated Guidelines of UGC for MMTTCs.

The programs will be conducted

will be conducted by adhering to the updated Guidelines of UGC for MMTTCs.

The programs will be conducted online/residential mode in accordance with the guidelines provided by the UGC.

(Tentative)

Short Term Programme in Gender Studies and Sensitization
Date: 14 May 2026 to 20 May 2026
Mode: Online
Status: Scheduled

Short Term Programme in Research Methodology in Social Sciences
Date:03 June 2026 to 09 June 2026
Mode: Online
Status: Scheduled

Short Term Programme in ICT-Enabled Learning
Date:24 June 2026 to 01 July 2026
Mode: Residential
Status: Scheduled

Short Term Programme in Indian Knowledge System
Date:07 July 2026 to 14 July 2026
Mode: Online
Status: Scheduled

Short Term Programme in Disaster Management
Date: 10 September 2026 to 16 September 2026
Mode: Residential
Status: Scheduled

Steps for filling out the online form on the UGC Portal: https://mmc.ugc.ac.in/

Visit the website https://mmc.ugc.ac.in.
Click on “Register” and provide your basic information.
A confirmation email with your username and password will be sent to the registered email ID.
Visit the https://mmc.ugc.ac.in website again and log in using your username and password.
Change your password upon first login.
Click on “Apply for Other Programmes”.
Select “Kumaun University” as the center and choose the program.
Click on “Search”.
Select the convenient training program duration and click on “Submit” and confirm.

I proudly saying that this refresher course is well organized course. I have already attended three courses. But this course is very special to me. A wide range of topics was selected. Many experts from all over India. From very young scientist to senior professors in Geology. UGC – HRDC, Kumaun University also invited experts from Geography and allied subjects too. Topic selection is excellent. The key speakers and experts covered from basic concept, Fundamentals and advanced topics also covered. I really wondered about the many topics related to Himalayan Geology. Remote sensing topics and Geophysics and Geochemistry, Geomorpholoy are also very interesting. DST expert came and gave a very good interaction session related to various funding for research. I personally feel that the last 14 days are very much useful. I got more knowledge and I am forcing to learn more and more to teach well in e upcoming days.

Dr.V.Stephen Pitchaimani (RC Earth Sciences)

Assistant Professor, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

I am really thankful to the entire team of UGC HRDC, Kumaon University for such an engaging Faculty Induction Programme-15. We got an opportunity to learn and share various less known perspectives of teaching. Though I come from a technical background being a researcher of numerical simulation, I improved my understanding through technical sessions. I recommend forthcoming faculties of different Institutions of India to join the FIP of Kumaon University.

Dr Vipin Kumar (FIP-15)

Assistant Professor, Doon University, Dehradun

With very positive feedback, I joined the HRDC course of Kumaun University, Nainital, and coming to the end of the course, I can vouch that no other University has handled the Faculty Induction Program so well. These past 30 days of the program have been very rigorous and taxing, but at the same time, very enriching and insightful. I have learned so much from the eminent speakers of the varied session and I would not be wrong if I say that I will be taking a wealth of knowledge, experience, and good memories with me. The Director, HRDC, Prof. Divya U. Joshi Ma'am, and the Assistant Director Dr. Reetesh Sah Sir has been our torchbearer and have led us throughout this entire course with their affectionateness and strictness at the same time. They have been very kind, generous, and considerate towards all the participants. Given the task and responsibility of conducting the session for each participant, every day added the value of worthiness to each individual. Although the lack of physical connection is always there in an online course, this course was no less leaving an impact on our minds positively and happily. I am thankful to the esteemed team of the HRDC for organizing the program so well in a coordinated manner and helping us to be empowered as a teacher in every way possible. Hoping to get the opportunity to visit the beautiful place, Nainital, and attend some offline courses from this esteemed university.

Dr. Ritu Rai

Parimal Mitra Smriti Mahavidyalaya, North Bengal University, West Bengal

It is such a privilege for me to be a part of Winter School, the arrangements even in online mode are awesome, the organizer solves problems, queries with such patience, and all the resource people are highly experienced and knowledgeable.

Dr. Nimmy A.A

Trivandrum, Kerala

It was a good experience overall, learning about different pedagogical methods, academic writing, ethics and integrity, roles and responsibilities of teachers and different modern tools for teaching.

Meghma Bera

Kolkata, West Bengal

"Faculty Induction Programme, 24Feb – 28 March 2023, by UGC HRDC kumaun University Nainital through the online platform learn us, to prepare and enable teachers to deliver excellent teaching practices in digital platform. The training module for this Induction Programme also emphasises the personal development of the teachers.It provided the teachers with the instructional tools for curriculum design and assessment, accessing technology. There was a detailed discussion on the organisational skills required for the teachers to initiate and improve the institutional environment by the renowned resource persons. Apart from the qualitative knowledge addition, we the participants learned about the different ICT tools for effective teaching and learning. And I have learned so many things during this days. The course co-ordinator sir (Dr. Ritesh Sah) has explained every assignment very nicely and systematically. I am grateful and thankful to him. Lastly I convey my regards to the HRDC course team Kumaun University Nainital for organising such a fruitful and effective Faculty Induction Programme.

Dr. Rimi Sarkar (FIP-16)

Assistant Professor, Hijli College, Vidyasagar University, West Bengal

"Since the knowledge explosion worldwide has become phenomenal, it has become necessary to cope with the large volume of knowledge being generated, new concepts, and the methodology and technique of generating and imparting knowledge. The UGC-HRDC Nainital, Kumaun University aims to provide an opportunity for the teachers to update their knowledge in the subject, and technology and acquire new methods of curricular transactions in every field of the earth sciences. The refresher course organized by the UGC-HRDC Nainital, Kumaun University has great impact on participants learning. The course enhanced/boosted participants content knowledge, strengthen their pedagogical skills, and their confidence in teaching their subject matters, and foster a positive attitude towards teaching and student learning. Overall, I thought the course was comprehensive and very helpful. I was able to review the basic concepts of the earth sciences as well as learn more advanced ones. Additionally, the resource persons were very concise and well-prepared in their delivery. I also think that the course was well-organized in terms of content by the UGC-HRDC Nainital, Kumaun University of Uttarakhand."

Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad (RC Earth Sciences)

Assistant Professor, Cluster University, Shrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

The HRDC Nainital is a beautiful place not just in the physical ambience but very much in the online mode because it brings the whole country together for its programs. A mini India and a great platform for learning and connecting. I have basked in the positive learning spaces provided by Dr. Divya and Dr. Reteesh. Thank you for inspiring me to continue to inspire young minds.

Dr. Anita Christine Tiphagne (FIP-15)

Assistant Professor, Lady Doak College, Madurai, Tamilnadu

I felt extremely fortunate to avail the opportunity to participate in the Faculty Induction Programme (FIP-16). All the sessions were important for a budding teacher( Assistant professor) like me. I also extend my heartfelt gratitude to the UGC-HRDC KUMAUN UNIVERSITY, NAINITAL. I especially enjoyed the hands on activities related to the use of ITC tools, which are in demand with respect to the NEP 2020. Finally, this programme helped us to the follow right path for our job satisfaction and service to our nation.

Khanin Boro (FIP-16)

Assistant Professor, Bodoland University, Assam

This FIP-09 program was well planned, well-organized, and smoothly functioning program. In this course almost all the areas/ topics were focused on what we will face in our coming professional life. HRDC Nainital has due care about our needs and requirements for this course. They have invited the best, eminent, and specialist resource person from various fields for the different sessions. We were feeling like every day is a new day/ fresh day with a new topic, with a new resource person with new ideas. We feel very energetic, motivated, and encouraged by listening to all the resource persons otherwise it is not easy to listen to everyone from 10:15 to 4: 30 even sometimes beyond 5:00 pm regular for 30 days. It is all because HRDC Nainital had given every day a new taste for us so that this program has been completed successfully. Moreover, Honorable Director madam and respected Deputy Director Sir were very cooperative, humble, polite, supportive, and kind during the whole course. All their best qualities have made us energetic, motivated, and encouraged throughout the whole course. My Best wishes are always for HRDC Nainital. For the future, I have decided that I will do my refresher course in HRDC Nainital.

Mehar Chand

P.G.Govt. College for Girls, Sector-42, Chandigarh

I am a proud student of the HRDC, Kumaun University, Nainital. I am grateful to all the resource persons who ignited the light in my mind and infused hope in my heart through their talks during the FIP-10. I wish to return to HRDC to re-enroll in future programs. My hearty thanks to HRDC, Kumaun University for the opportunity to be part of their program.

Dr. N. Nirmal Thyagu

Madras Christian College, Tambaram, Chennai

FIP organized by UGC- HRDC Kumaun University Nainital is very informative. Resource person called in this programme are well recognised and specialist in their field of study. They cover variety of subjects in their lecture from Taboo’s area to research ethics. From Indo-American relationship to ICT Tools used in Academics

Anurag Jhanwar

Diswana, Rajasthan

It is my opportunity to interact at the national level. It was a journey of 31 days and we have spent the time with joyful learning process. The entire course of FIP 3 & 4 was excellent.

Anima Mali

West Bengal

Faculty Induction Program (FIP-16) from 23rd February to 28th March organized by UGC-HRDC,Kumaun University, has been an excellent program and worth attending. The selection of different courses covers a large field ranging from education, ICT, leadership to environment issues, fundamental rights to stress mangaement. The resource persons invited were also very veteran in their respective fields and delivered quite an inspiring session throughput the course. The whole program designed aims at achieving an all round development of teachers. I personally am very much influenced by the lectures and the course as a whole.

Anita Gua Hembrom (FIP-16)

Assistant Professor, Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Jharkhand

UGC-MMTTC Formerly: UGC-Human Resource Development Centre

(UGC-Malviya Mission Teacher Training Centre)Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand

What is New?

Tentative Program Schedule for Faculty Induction Programme / Refresher Course/STC Academic Session 2026-27 (Subject to UGC Approval).

Reminder:

Updates:

Memorandum of Understanding

What is new?

Dr.V.Stephen Pitchaimani (RC Earth Sciences)

Dr Vipin Kumar (FIP-15)

Dr. Ritu Rai

Dr. Nimmy A.A

Meghma Bera

Dr. Rimi Sarkar (FIP-16)

Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad (RC Earth Sciences)

Dr. Anita Christine Tiphagne (FIP-15)

Khanin Boro (FIP-16)

Mehar Chand

Dr. N. Nirmal Thyagu

Anurag Jhanwar

Anima Mali

Anita Gua Hembrom (FIP-16)

UGC-MMTTC
Formerly: UGC-Human Resource Development Centre

(UGC-Malviya Mission Teacher Training Centre)
Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand