The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has shared information about 845+ curriculum-aligned virtual labs and digital resources available on DIKSHA. These resources have been developed to support the effective implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in school education.
CBSE Shares DIKSHA Virtual Labs Update
As per the circular, the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through CIET-NCERT, have developed a repository of virtual labs and related digital learning resources.
The repository includes more than 845 virtual labs, mostly for Science and Mathematics. These resources are mapped to NCERT curricula, learning outcomes, classes, subjects and chapters.
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What Are These Virtual Labs For?
The virtual labs are designed to help explore concepts digitally. Instead of only reading a topic, they can be used as interactive resources for experiments, concepts, and applications better.
These resources may be especially useful for students who want additional support in Science and Mathematics. Teachers can also use them to make classroom learning more engaging and concept-based.
Who Can Use These Resources?
These virtual labs and digital resources can be used by students, teachers, and other stakeholders. Schools can share these resources with students to support classroom learning, self-study, and revision.
How Can You Access DIKSHA Virtual Labs?
CBSE has listed multiple ways to access the virtual labs and digital resources.
| Access Method | What It Offers |
| DIKSHA Portal and Mobile App | Grade-wise, subject-wise, and chapter-wise virtual labs are available on the DIKSHA portal and app. |
| QR Codes in NCERT Textbooks | QR codes given at the beginning of textbook chapters help you access related virtual labs and digital resources. |
| Grade-wise QR Codes | Dedicated QR codes provide access to virtual labs mapped with subjects and chapters across grades. |
| Ask DIKSHA | You can search for relevant virtual labs and digital resources through the AI-powered ‘Ask DIKSHA’ feature.DIKSHA PAL Courses |
| DIKSHA PAL Courses | Virtual labs are also accessible through DIKSHA Personalized Adaptive Learning courses. |
CBSE has also mentioned that a QR code has been provided to access the virtual labs available on the DIKSHA portal.
Instructions for CBSE Schools
CBSE has requested all affiliated school principals and heads to disseminate this information. Schools have also been asked to encourage students, teachers, and other stakeholders to use these DIKSHA-based virtual labs and digital resources.
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Final Takeaway
The 845+ DIKSHA virtual labs give you another way to learn important concepts through digital resources. Since the labs are mapped to NCERT curricula, subjects, classes and chapters, students and teachers can use them as a structured learning support tool.
Source
CBSE Official Circular, 13 August 2026: Click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per CBSE, the Education Ministry, and the Government of India.
