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Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling (PGDGC) from scdl

Empower lives with empathy. Gain the knowledge and skills to guide, mentor, and support individuals through the transformative field of guidance and counselling.

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  • 1 year

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  • 8 Lakh+

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The Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling (PGDGC) is a one-year program designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in guidance and counselling. Whether you are a graduate aspiring for a meaningful career or a professional seeking to upskill, this program is designed to help you make a positive impact on people’s lives.

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Overview

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It is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and practical competencies required to provide able support in educational, organisational, and community settings. The program emphasises theoretical foundations of guidance and counselling, ethical standards, and hands-on training through case studies.

By integrating guidance and counselling principles with counselling techniques, the PGDGC prepares learners to address academic, career, emotional, and social concerns effectively. The program also fosters self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills—key attributes for successful counselling practice. The PGDGC program is the perfect alternative to a psychological counselling course for learners who want to develop counselling skills through a flexible learning format.

Graduates of this PG Diploma can contribute meaningfully as mentors, facilitators and associate counsellors in schools, colleges, NGOs, and corporate sectors, thereby promoting holistic well-being and development.

By completing the Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, learners will be able to:

  • Demonstrate strong theoretical grounding in guidance and counselling.

  • Apply core competencies and counselling skills in diverse contexts.

  • Assess and respond to emotional, academic, and career-related challenges.

  • Practice counselling with empathy, ethics, and multicultural sensitivity.

  • Contribute effectively in educational, social, and organisational sectors.

Objectives of the Program:

Prepare learners for specialised roles in

Prepare learners for specialised roles in

guidance and counselling, mental health care, and social development

Promote

Promote

ethical counselling frameworks and multicultural sensitivity in practice

Foster core competencies

Foster core competencies

reflective thinking, empathy, and active listening

Provide tools to apply

Provide tools to apply

psychological counselling across various real-life contexts—personal, professional, and community-based

Prepare learners for specialised roles in

Prepare learners for specialised roles in

guidance and counselling, mental health care, and social development

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Highlights

Highlights of the PGDGC Course from Symbiosis

One-year flexible format ideal for working professionals and fresh graduates

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Covers both guidance and counselling approaches

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Designed for students across India seeking a diploma in counselling through distance learning

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Prepares for careers in schools, rehabilitation centres, NGOs, and healthcare settings

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One of the leading Guidance and Counselling courses in India

Why Choose SCDL for an Online Diploma in Guidance and Counselling

Top-Ranked Online College for Guidance and Counselling Course
25+ Years of Academic Legacy
Flexible Learning for Working Professionals
Global Student Base
Relevant, Updated Curriculum
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Eligibility

Looking to enroll in an online PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling from Symbiosis? You must be:

  • A graduate in any discipline from a recognised university.

  • A student awaiting final results (can apply provisionally).

  • An International/SAARC graduate (AIU equivalence certificate required for foreign degrees).

PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling: Eligibility applies to both fresh graduates and professionals with relevant experience.

Note

A Degree Equivalence Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is mandatory for applicants who have completed their education from any foreign (out of India) school, college, university, or institute.

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Duration & Validity

  • Program Duration: 1 Year

  • Registration Period Validity: 2 Academic Years

This flexibility makes it one of the most practical online diploma courses in Guidance and Counselling in India.

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Program Structure

40Credit Points

Credit Points

SEMESTER I

Basics of Guidance and Counselling

Counsellor and Counselling Skills

Understanding Maladaptive Patterns

Vocational and Educational Guidance & Counselling

Case Study Report 1

SEMESTER II

Psychoanalytical Approach of Counselling

Humanistic Approaches to Counselling

Cognitive Approaches to Counselling

Assessment in Guidance and Counselling

Case Study Report 2

Program Curriculum
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Career Opportunities

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Successful learners can pursue opportunities as mentors, facilitators, associate counsellors in schools, colleges, NGOs, and corporate sectors and in roles supporting academic development, career guidance, and personal well-being.

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Note: This Programme does not qualify individuals for the professions regulated under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021.

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Fees

Application Form Fee

The application form fee for all applicants is: ₹ 1200/-

Note: Application fee is non-refundable.

Program Fee

Total Program Fee: ₹ 52,000/-

General: ₹ 31,000 + ₹ 21,000

Defence: ₹ 30,000 + ₹20,000

International: ₹ 67,000 + ₹ 45,000

SAARC: ₹ 51,000 + ₹ 34,000

PAYMENT TIMELINES :

1. Pay first instalment or one-time full fee immediately after grant of admission.
2. Pay second instalment within 45 days of payment of first instalment or on or before the last date to pay full fee, whichever is earlier, as per policy.

Special Silver Jubilee Year Discount on Program Fee – Limited Period Offer

Pay Full Fee in One Instalment On-the-Spot and Avail ₹5,000/- to ₹17,000/- Off

(Discount amount is subject to the admission category applied).

One time full payment:

General: ₹ 47,000

Defence: ₹ 45,000

International: ₹ 98,000

SAARC: ₹ 72,000

Easy EMI – Starting from 6000/month

Education loan available with easy EMI options for 6, 9, and 12 months, starting from just ₹6,000 to ₹9,000 per month.

NOTE

  • Paying complete course fee immediately, will make all benefits of the program immediately available as per admission policy.

  • Installment option closes 15 days before the last specified date of admission.

  • Exam fee & Project fee is not included in program fee and has to be paid separately.

  • Pay exam fee per paper per attempt. Exam fees or project fee is non-refundable & non-transferable.

Mode of Payment

  • Online: Pay application form fee, program fee & all exam fees online. OR

  • Demand Draft: Pay program & all exam fees via Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of “The Director SCDL, Pune” payable at Pune.

(Note: SCDL does not accept any fee in cash.)

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How to Apply

STEP 1

Purchase an Application Form

  • Click on Sign Up and first register on the SCDL Apply Online Portal

  • Login to purchase application form & fill it up

  • Application Forms are available online and offline

  • Pay course fee immediately after purchasing form and reserve your seat

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STEP 2

Registration

  • Upload your passport size recent colour photograph, Govt. Photo Identity Proof, Academic Records, your signature & Work Exp. Certificates

  • Applicants applying under Defence Category have to produce: Proof of service certificate / discharge book / dependent certificate

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STEP 3

Fee Payment

  • Submit your complete program fee immediately from your Apply Online login or your Student Login as per timelines specified and confirm your seat.

  • Exam fee is not included in program fee.

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Placement & Career

At Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, the PGDPC program prepares you to support mental wellness through techniques in psychotherapy, assessment, and client management. We ensure you’re career-ready for real-world counselling skills with focused training and placement guidance.

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Certificate

At the end of the program, you will receive a Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling from Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning— A certificate of excellence recognised across industries.
If you're seeking a Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling online course with real-world relevance, unmatched flexibility, and global credibility, the PGDGC course from Symbiosis is your best bet.
Apply Now to Begin Your Career Journey in Counselling and Guiding!

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Prof. Uttara Deolankar

PhD in Education, UGC NET in Education, M.Ed, MA in Sociology
Designation: Associate Professor Academic Experience: 25 years Research Areas: • Computer-assisted learning and teaching, • Mobile technologies used in training, • Virtual Learning Environments, • Massive Open Online Courses, • Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning, • Web tools
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Prof. Neha Kurhade

Ph.D. | M.P.M. , M. Com
Assistant Professor Academic Experience: 3 Years Research Areas: • Human Resource Management • Business Administration
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