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SWAYAM / NPTEL for free or cheap.
Government of India platform. Learning is free; the optional certificate needs an in-person proctored exam (₹1000 per course) at a nearby centre.
Open swayam.gov.in Last verified 18 Oct 2026
How to do it
- 1
Create a free SWAYAM account and enroll before the course start date.
- 2
Submit the weekly assignments (you need an average of at least 10 out of 25).
- 3
If you want the certificate, register for the exam before the deadline and pay the fee. You need 30 out of 75 in the exam.
⚠️ Watch out
- Courses run on fixed dates, like a semester. Miss the enrollment window and you wait for the next run.
Golden rules
Five rules that keep you safe.
- 1Only use official platform pages. Never give your password to any "free course" site.
- 2Be honest on every form. These are honor-code declarations, and false info can get your account blocked.
- 3Write answers in your own words. Copied answers get rejected.
- 4One course at a time. Finish it, then apply for the next.
- 5Set reminders for deadlines (180 days on Coursera, trial end dates).