Integration of Virtual Labs in Teaching-Learning and Assessment

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"Integration of Virtual Labs in Teaching-Learning and Assessment"

The global education development agenda reflected in Goal 4 (SDG4) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by India in 2015 - seeks to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” by 2030. To accomplish Goal 4 (SDG4), NEP 2020 emphasized creating Virtual Labs so that all students have equal access to quality practical and hands-on experiment-based learning experiences.

With the increasing challenges posed by technological advancements, young learners are required to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These skills can be nurtured through innovative pedagogical approaches. To enhance the learning experience, pedagogy should adapt to become more experiential, inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, learner-centered, discussion-based, flexible, and engaging. This transformation can be effectively achieved by adopting a learning-by-doing approach.

Learning by doing is a process in which learners understand concepts by their experience which they get by engaging in the activities. This gives them a chance to explore and dive into the details. Teachers can support by using hands-on and creative modes of learning on a regular basis. The recommendation of NEP 2020 clause 24.4 states that “existing e-learning platforms such as DIKSHA, SWAYAM, and SWAYAMPRABHA will also be leveraged for creating virtual labs so that all students have equal access to quality practical and hands-on experiment-based learning experiences”.

As per the recommendation of NEP 2020, Virtual Labs were launched on DIKSHA on 29th July, 2022, which not only help learners but educators as well by making learning experiential, using simulation students understand concepts by performing experiments online not merely by watching videos or reading text. Virtual labs offer diverse resources, including videos/animations, simulations, and self-assessments, enabling hands-on experimentation, fostering a learning-by-doing approach.

About 845+, Virtual Labs are available through DIKSHA and can be accessed by scanning the QR codes in NCERT textbooks, through the DIKSHA portal and mobile application, via Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL), and through Ask DIKSHA, ensuring seamless access to curriculum-aligned learning resources anytime and anywhere.

To make effective use of these rich resources, teachers and students need in-depth orientation from the purpose of pedagogical incorporation to self-paced learning using Virtual Labs in the classroom or at home. Hence, CIET-NCERT has planned for organizing 5 days of online training on “Integration of Virtual Labs in teaching-learning and Assessment” from 24th August 2026 to 1st September 2026 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM.

Who Can Participate? :

Students, Teachers, Teacher Educators, Parents, Administrators, General Public, etc.

(Programme Schedule) :

Day & Date	Title of the Sessions	Resource Persons
Day 1: Monday 24 August, 2026	Virtual Labs: Need, Perspective, and Scope	Prof. Amarendra P Behera, Joint Director, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi Dr. Praveen Bobby Biniha, Associate Professor, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi
Day 2: Tuesday 25 August, 2026	Virtual Lab for Teaching Learning and Assessment in Science	Dr. Ruchi Dwivedi, Assistant Professor, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi
Day 3: Thursday 27 August, 2026	Virtual Lab for Teaching Learning and Assessment in Mathematics	Mr. Babu Lal Mali, PGT Mathematics, PM Shri DM School, RIE, Ajmer
Day 4: Monday 31 August, 2026	Virtual Lab for Teaching Learning and Assessment in Social Science	Mr. Alok Kumar, Research Scholar, GGSIPU, Delhi.
Day 5: Tuesday 01 September, 2026	Virtual Lab for Teaching Learning and Assessment in Languages	Dr. Amit Ranjan, Assistant Professor, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi
Organising Team: Programme Advisory: 1. Prof. Amarendra P Behera, Head PRD, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi. 2. Prof. Shireesh Pal Singh, Head- DICT & TD, National Coordinator, DIKSHA, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi. Programme Coordinator and Course Coordinator: Dr. Praveen Bobby Binjha, Associate Professor, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi. Academic Coordinator: 1. Dr. Anjana Bhardwaj, Academic Consultant, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi. 2. Mr. Nikhil Raj, Content Developer, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi. Technical Coordinator: Mr. Vikal Yadav, JPF, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi

How To Participate?

Step 1:- Registration:
Register yourself by using the link- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIsXJegUHzLzNV78ztH4pemqjs75HfCQ5tlpLrzYUDybd5BA/viewformor by scanning the QR code -

Step 1: Register on DIKSHA Portal

Learners who aim for a certificate need to register on the DIKSHA portal.

Link your APAAR ID and DigiLocker ID with your DIKSHA profile.
If you do not have an APAAR ID or DigiLocker ID, create one and add the details to your DIKSHA profile. If these details are already linked, this step may be skipped.

Step 2: Watch the Live Training Sessions

Participants who wish to attend the live training sessions can watch them on NCERT's official YouTube channel from 24 August to 2 September 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

The sessions will also be telecast live on the following channels:

PM eVIDYA Channels #6-12 – meant for Classes VI to XII
DD Free Dish: Channel #128
DISH TV: Channel #950
Sundirect: Channel #793
JIO TV: Mobile App
TATA SKY: Channel #756
AIRTEL: Channel #440
Videocon: Channel #477

Learners who want to attend the live sessions but do not aim for a certificate can simply watch the live sessions and interact with the experts. Recordings of the sessions can also be accessed through the playlist link:

https://www.youtube.com/c/NCERTOFFICIAL

Step 3: Join the Online Course, Complete the Assessment and Get Certified

The following online courses are available:

Virtual Labs: Need, Perspective, and Scope
Virtual Lab for Teaching Learning and Assessment in Science
Virtual Lab for Teaching Learning and Assessment in Mathematics
Virtual Lab for Teaching Learning and Assessment in Social Science
Virtual Lab for Teaching Learning and Assessment in Languages

If you are interested in earning a certificate, you need to do the following:

Join the online course on the DIKSHA portal and go through all the videos.
Complete all the activities given in the course, such as discussion forums, interactive activities, assignments, etc.
Take the final assessment in the course. You can attempt the assessment a maximum of three times.
If you score 70% and above in the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a certificate.
If you do not score 70% and above within three attempts, you will not be eligible to receive the certificate.
Learners who meet all the required criteria will receive a digital certificate, which can be accessed from their DIKSHA profile page.
It may take 15-20 days for the certificate to become available.
The course will remain open until 31 March 2027.

For guidelines on accessing the course and certification, refer to the following guideline:

User Guidelines for DIKSHA Portal

Step 4: Submit Your Feedback

Submit your feedback using the feedback form:

https://forms.gle/ARMDjhFFowtnoH3C6

This feedback form is intended to know your experiences, learning, and suggestions regarding the online training. Your feedback will help us in further improvement of the virtual training process.

Confidentiality of your responses will be ensured.

For any queries, reach us at:
Email: diksha.training@ciet.nic.in
Call: 8800440559