NPTEL is a specialized branch within SWAYAM, focusing on Technical and Engineering subjects. It offers free online certification courses in Computer Science, Humanities, Basic Science streams and Management.  This facility enables students and faculty to enrich their knowledge and obtain certifications across domains.

SWAYAM is a platform of an Indian government portal for a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) providing educational courses for university and college learners. Courses delivered through SWAYAM are available free of cost to the learners. Learners wanting a SWAYAM certificate should register for the final proctored exams that come at a fee and attend in-person at designated centers on specified dates.