Eligibility criteria for MOOC proposals

Reproduced from the EoI so applicants and data entry operators can check before filling the forms. The EoI document issued by CEC remains the authority.

Part A: Development of UG and PG MOOCs

Proposals are invited for development of UG & PG MOOCs in the subject/course areas listed in Annexure-II of the EoI. An applicant may submit a proposal for a course only in an area in which the applicant possesses appropriate academic expertise and teaching experience.

The applicant proposing to develop a MOOC should

1. Be an academician/teacher/faculty member associated with a recognized public funded Higher Education Institutions/ Universities, ranked among the Top 100 in the latest NIRF Rankings, under the relevant NIRF category, as applicable. The NIRF ranking shall be considered with reference to the latest edition of the NIRF published by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, as on the date specified in the EoI.
2. Have a minimum of 7 years of teaching experience at the UG/PG level in the relevant subject/discipline.
3. The proposal should be submitted by the individual academician who will be responsible for academic development and coordination during delivery of the proposed course.

Part B: Development of MOOCs in Other Indian Languages

CEC also invites proposals for development of MOOCs in the identified Other Indian Languages and English listed in Annexure-IV.

Academicians/prospective course developers submitting proposals under this category should

1. Strictly be bilingual (English + Respective Language)
2. Possess demonstrable expertise in the language and/or subject in which the MOOC is proposed.
3. Be a faculty associated with a recognized public funded Higher Education Institutions/Universities, ranked among the Top 100 in the latest NIRF Rankings, under the relevant NIRF category, as applicable. The NIRF ranking shall be considered with reference to the latest edition of NIRF published by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, as on the date specified in the EoI.
4. Have a minimum of 7 years of teaching experience at the respective UG/PG level in the relevant subject/discipline.
5. Have adequate proficiency in the concerned Indian language to develop and/or deliver academically appropriate course content.
6. The proposed course should have clear academic relevance and should be suitable for delivery through the SWAYAM platform.

Other Essential Requirements (for Part A and Part B both)

Applicants should ensure that:

• An updated and brief CV of the course proposer is attached with the MOOC Proposal.
• The proposed course is distinct and academically relevant and does not substantially duplicate an existing SWAYAM course.
• The proposed course title and content are unique and clearly defined.
• The course is designed keeping in view the requirements of the intended learner group.
• Submission of an EoI/proposal does not confer any right to selection or development of the proposed MOOC and CEC reserves the right to accept, reject, modify, or seek clarification regarding any proposal.
• All course material shall conform to the academic, technical, copyright and quality requirements prescribed by SWAYAM Guidelines.

Submission of proposals

Interested and eligible academicians are required to submit their proposals in the prescribed Proposal Submission Form (EoI- I & II) through mail at drsunilmehru.projects@gmail.com by 31st October 2026. Note: All who have applied earlier, need to apply afresh in a given format.

Points in the EoI that need clarification