DIET Leh works under the Directorate of School Education, UT Ladakh, supporting teacher training and school improvement across Leh district.
Pre-service and in-service training for elementary school teachers (Classes I–VIII).
A resource centre for teachers, schools and educational functionaries such as Block Resource Coordinators.
Studies that identify and solve local educational problems.
Teaching-learning materials and adaptation of national and state curricula to local needs.
Support for district-level educational planning and management.
Integrating ICT into teaching practice across the district.
Support for literacy and continuing-education programmes.

The institute also supports the district's adaptation of the CBSE curriculum, following the affiliation of all government high and higher-secondary schools in Ladakh to CBSE.

DIET Leh is committed to strengthening elementary education in the district through quality pre-service and in-service teacher education. In line with NEP 2020, our focus is foundational learning, mother-tongue-based instruction, and continuous professional growth for teachers. We welcome educators, parents, and partners to engage with us in this shared responsibility.
Sonam Dorjay Namgial
Principal, District Institute of Education & Training, Leh (Ladakh).
The institute has 46 sanctioned posts; the breakdown follows, and every post is listed on Faculty & staff.