FAQs

When the course will be allocated?

Once the sample submitted by you is approved by the Quality Control (QC) person, you will be receiving the content soon depending upon the availability of course in your preferred discipline and language

Where to get the translator person code?

Once the sample submitted by you is approved, we will be mailing a welcome mail in which you can access the translator person code

Where can I get the video content from?

Please search for your course in link: https://nptel.ac.in/course.html

What is the status of submitted translation samples?

Once the QC is over, we will intimate your status via email whether you’re selected or not

Can the deadline be extended?

We strictly follow deadlines. In case of any emergency situation it will be considered

What is the status of my QC work?

You can check the status of your QC in https://nptel.ac.in/Translation/ under Resources tab -> QC Status upon filling the form provided in mail

What is the status of my translation work?

You can check the status of your translation in https://nptel.ac.in/Translation/ under Resources tab -> Translation status upon filling the form provided in mail

Can I get an editable word document instead of pdf?

It will be provided soon. If not provided try using any online supportive tool like https://pdf2doc.com/

How can I get permission to access & edit Google docs?

Please email to us in the course allocation mail loop

When can I get remuneration for the work completed?

Once after the successful completion of translation and the approval from QC on the quality of translation

What is partial remuneration?

Payment is done before the completion of entire lectures allocated (based on terms and conditions)

How can I enroll for a translator job?

Please mail us to nptel-text-translation@nptel.iitm.ac.in with your details

How can i change my registered phone number or email ID?

Please mail us to nptel-text-translation@nptel.iitm.ac.in with your details

Why are the allocated links have no files in it?

Please mail us to nptel-text-translation@nptel.iitm.ac.in on the issue. Team will fix the issue soon

Why am I getting the error “You’ve already responded” while submitting ‘Apply for Translation’ google form?

Only one entry is allowed with one mail id

Can I change the allocated course?

No

Can I choose the course for translation?

No. Allocation will be based on the discipline and language

When will I get the certificate for completing the work?

Once after the successful completion of translation and the approval from QC on the quality of translation

Can I get feedback for rejecting my translation?

Yes, please write to us to get the QC comments.