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Curriculum Developer

Creates the instructional and learning materials that teachers use in classrooms.

After Class 12GraduationPostgraduateDegreeDiplomaGovernmentPrivate Sector

Overview

Curriculum developer is a trained educational professional who creates instructional and learning materials that teachers use in classrooms to facilitate learning.

Where they work

  • Schools, both private and government
  • Educational boards
  • NGOs

Work environment

The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.

Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.

Skills and interests

This career might suit you if…

  • You like to help others learn
  • You are able to communicate with others
  • You pay attention to details
  • You like to analyse problems/situations
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Eligibility and education roadmap

Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.

  1. 1Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
  2. 2Complete Bachelor's degree in any discipline, followed by a B.Ed/Diploma in Education followed by Master's degree in Education (M.Ed)

Forms, exams and applications

Not applicable / varies by institution — check directly with your chosen institute.

Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.

Where to apply

This course is offered by the Department of Education.

Government institutes

  • Anugrah Narayan College, Patna, Bihar
  • Ewing Christian College, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
  • Government College of Teacher Education, Kerala
  • International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
  • Jamshedpur Cooperative College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
  • Mahant Darshan Das Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Bihar
  • Patna Women's College, Patna, Bihar
  • Regional Institute of Education, Ajmer, Rajasthan

Private institutes

Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.

  • Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose College, Kolkata, West Bengal
  • Babu Banarsi Das Institute of Technology, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
  • Babu Banarsi Das Institute of Technology, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
  • Bengaluru City College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
  • Bonnie Foi College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
  • Bora Institute of Management Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
  • Bhagwan Mahavir College of Education, Surat, Gujarat
  • The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Distance learning

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi

Check official institute rankings (NIRF)

These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.

Career outcomes

Growth path

  • 1Junior educator/curriculum developer
  • 2Primary school curriculum developer
  • 3Senior curriculum developer
Government roles available

Expected income

₹25,083 – ₹83,400 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change.

Source

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Student action plan

What you can do this month

  • Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
  • Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
  • Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
  • Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
  • Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.

Example from the field

Melody Johnson — A curriculum developer and an instructor associated with Udemy. With over 10 years of experience, Melody is certified to teach both general education and special education. She likes to develop literacy courses for not just parents, but for children as well. She has a bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and Special Education.

Source

This profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.

Sources and update notice

  • Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 271 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
  • Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Curriculum_Developer/Salary
  • Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21

Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.