Zonal Institute of Education & Training (ZIET), Mysuru
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is committed to providing quality education through a professionally competent, motivated and continuously developing workforce. Recognising that the quality of school education is closely linked with the professional competence of its employees, KVS has institutionalised structured and systematic training for its teaching and non-teaching personnel through its Zonal Institutes of Education & Training (ZIETs).
At present, KVS has five ZIETs located at Gwalior, Mumbai, Mysuru, Chandigarh and Bhubaneswar. ZIET Mysuru is the third ZIET established by KVS and commenced functioning in April 2004. The foundation stone of its administrative building was laid on 16 April 1998 by the then Commissioner, KVS, Mrs. Lizzie Jacob, IAS, and the building was inaugurated on 10 December 2008 by the then Commissioner, KVS, Shri Ranglal Jamuda, IAS.
Role and Regional Coverage
ZIET Mysuru primarily caters to the southern part of the KVS network. Its present feeder regions include Bengaluru, Chennai, Ernakulam, Hyderabad and Raipur, as reflected in the current KVS distribution of ZIET feeder regions. The institute principally supports professional development of KVS personnel from Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, along with the wider KVS network through programmes in which employees from other regions may also participate.
The institute’s mandate is to develop the professional competence of employees belonging to both teaching and non-teaching cadres. It conducts in-service courses, orientation programmes, induction programmes, refresher courses, workshops and short-duration courses, in accordance with the training policies and annual training plans of KVS.
KVS training policy provides for systematic professional development through induction, orientation and need-based programmes. The broader training framework includes three-day orientation courses, seven-to-ten-day induction courses for newly recruited personnel, 21-to-22-day in-service courses, three-to-five-day refresher courses and one-to-five-day workshops. KVS also endeavours to provide teachers with three weeks of training at least once in five years and at least five days of training to other employees in every three-year cycle.
Infrastructure and Human Resources
ZIET Mysuru is established on a spacious campus with facilities designed to support residential and non-residential training programmes. The institute provides training infrastructure, classrooms, administrative facilities and boarding and lodging arrangements to facilitate intensive professional development programmes.
The institute functions under the leadership of a Director, supported by Training Associates and other academic and administrative personnel. As per the latest KVS official listing available in August 2026, Shri P. I. T. Raja is the Director of ZIET Mysuru.
The faculty structure includes experienced teachers serving as Training Associates in different subject areas. Primary education and related programmes are supported by personnel with appropriate experience in the primary section, while non-teaching staff provide essential administrative, technical and logistical support for the successful implementation of training programmes.
KVS has also issued a fresh order in July 2026 concerning the deployment of Training Associates to the ZIETs for the year 2026, demonstrating the continuing emphasis on strengthening the academic and professional capacity of the training institutes.
Training and Capacity Building
ZIET Mysuru follows a need-based and outcome-oriented approach to professional development. Training needs are identified through institutional requirements, feedback, emerging educational priorities and directions issued by KVS Headquarters. Programmes are then designed to update employees’ knowledge, strengthen professional skills, encourage innovation and develop positive attitudes towards changing educational needs.
The institute’s recent programmes demonstrate a growing emphasis on technology-enabled education, competency-based learning, foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN), artificial intelligence, ICT integration, STEAM education, vocational education, assessment practices, digital library management, student well-being and innovative classroom practices.
The 2025–26 Annual Training Calendar of ZIET Mysuru included programmes such as content enrichment and assessment-item design, vocational education with ATL and STEAM, ICT in science and mathematics teaching, new textbook orientation, adolescent mental health and well-being, digitalisation of libraries and e-Granthalaya 4.0, and other subject-specific professional development programmes.
The institute’s recent work also reflects its engagement with the changing educational landscape. During 2025, ZIET Mysuru organised or supported programmes related to new textbook orientation, ICT-enabled teaching, competency-based assessment, FLN, innovative classroom practices, vocational education, ATL and STEAM, digital libraries, adolescent well-being and teacher autonomy across the Bengaluru, Chennai, Ernakulam and Hyderabad regions.
Recent Developments: 2026–27
ZIET Mysuru has continued to strengthen its academic and professional-development activities during 2026–27. The institute’s official portal lists a 2026–27 Training Calendar, published in May 2026, indicating the continuation of structured annual training for KVS personnel.
The institute’s current online resources also show continued academic support beyond conventional training programmes. In 2026, ZIET Mysuru has made available learning resources including Student Support Material for Classes X–XII for 2026–27, along with resources addressing digital well-being and other contemporary educational needs.
These developments indicate that ZIET Mysuru is evolving from a conventional residential training centre into a broader professional learning, resource-development and educational innovation hub, supporting teachers and other KVS personnel through training, workshops, digital resources, instructional materials and sharing of best practices.
Short-Duration Courses and Professional Development
Short-Duration Courses (SDCs) form an important component of KVS’s continuing professional development framework. In the 2023–24 session, ZIET Mysuru conducted 20 short-duration courses involving 581 participants. Across all five ZIETs, 98 such courses were conducted with 3,590 participants during that session.
Such programmes enable employees to update their subject knowledge, acquire specialised skills, explore emerging educational technologies and share effective practices with colleagues from different regions. They also contribute to institutional learning and collaboration across the KVS system.
Knowledge Creation and Resource Development
ZIET Mysuru has increasingly contributed to the creation and dissemination of educational resources in addition to conducting training. Its online repository contains teaching-learning materials and workshop resources relating to Mathematics, Science, Artificial Intelligence, Physical and Health Education, competency-based questions, textbook orientation, ICT, FLN, vocational education and other areas.
The institute has also undertaken activities involving learner achievement assessment, surveys and documentation of innovative practices. Examples include surveys on teachers’ autonomy and girls’ participation in STEAM activities, as well as documentation of innovative classroom practices and FLN lesson plans.
Vision for Professional Excellence
ZIET Mysuru strives to create a culture of continuous professional learning among KVS employees. Its programmes are aimed not merely at imparting information but at enabling teachers and staff to translate new knowledge, skills and attitudes into effective practice in schools.
Through structured training, technology integration, innovation, collaborative learning, resource development and sharing of best practices, ZIET Mysuru contributes to the larger KVS objective of improving the quality of teaching-learning processes and ultimately enhancing student learning outcomes.
With its established institutional history, regional responsibilities, experienced faculty, expanding digital resources and focus on emerging areas such as AI, STEAM, ICT, competency-based assessment, FLN, vocational education and student well-being, ZIET Mysuru continues to play an important role in strengthening the professional capacity of KVS personnel and supporting quality school education across the country.
UPDATED: 25/08/2026
