ECCE Diploma Admissions Are Open; Get The Application Link

Admission forms for the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) diploma, generally known as the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE), are currently available for the 2026 academic session through several major institutions. 

If you are willing to apply to IGNOU, then go to the IGNOU Admission Portal. The other details are as follows.

IGNOU ECCE (DECE) Admission 2026

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is accepting applications for the January 2026 session until 28 February 2026.

• Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent.

• Fee Structure: Registration Fee: INR 300, and the programme fee is approximately INR 3,000-INR 3,500.

• How to Apply: Register and submit the form via the IGNOU Admission Portal.

Other  reputed Institutions who conduct this course are:

ECCE 2026: General Application Requirements

To complete most ECCE admission forms, you will typically need:

• Documents: 10th and 12th Marksheets, Aadhaar Card, and Passport-size photos.

• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years for most diploma courses, while IGNOU does not constraints to upper age limit.

For this diploma course, the vacancies are offered through the UP Sewayojan Portal.