Content Upload

What analytics are available for Youtube videos on DIKSHA?

The analytics for Youtube videos are derived from the following telemetry events:

  • Play
  • Pause
  • Stop
  • Seek (Drag time control)
  • Heartbeat event (an event every 3 min just to ensure that video is being played)

These events are available as a stream and not aggregated as a metric.

What is the maximum size of Youtube video that can be uploaded on DIKSHA?

No, there are no size restrictions. On DIKSHA, Youtube video URLS are shared, and thus there are no size restrictions.

How do I skip ads when watching Youtube content on DIKSHA?

YouTube allows uploader of the video decide if they wish to monetise their videos. ​Read more here​​. So, as you stream videos on DIKSHA the advertisement will play. However, any link uploaded on DIKSHA undergoes an internal review as per the review guidelines. If the video has any content or advertisement that does not adhere to the guidelines, the reviewer flags the video and the content creator is notified.

Note: Videos are not downloaded or hosted on DIKSHA servers, they are played directly from YouTube.

How can I fix errors after uploading content?

To fix errors on content that is already published:

  1. Click​ Edit​ on the content to be modified
  2. Modify the content
  3. Save​ the changes
  4. Send the artefact for review


Note: When you click on Edit to modify the content, the status of the artefact changes to Draft. Until the draft copy is approved and republished, the existing content will continue to be displayed on the site.

How can I (Teacher) upload videos that I have created?

Assumption: There is either an existing video, HTML archive file, or a YouTube video, to upload as DIKSHA content.

To upload a created videos on to DIKSHA,

Method 1
i. Log in as Content Creator
ii. Click Workspace
iii. Click Create
iv. Select Upload Content

Note: Refer Upload Content for details.

How can I add videos in a resource?

Method 2

i. Log in as Content Creator
ii. Click Workspace
iii. Click Create
iv. Click Resource. The content editor is displayed.
v. Click Add Video

Note: To add video to resource ensure to upload the video earlier using Upload Content option.