Education minister Joshi inaugurates CBSE’s Experience Centre featuring 21 exhibits

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened an interactive education experience Centre at its Integrated Office Complex in Dwarka, Delhi. Union education minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the CBSE’s experience centre today, October 27.

The experience centre spans approximately 6,000 square feet and features 12 zones with 21 exhibits. The new facility aims to promote experiential learning through interactive activities, simulations and digital installations.

The occasion brought together senior dignitaries from the education ministry, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) to mark this important institutional milestone.

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CBSE Experience Centre

A short film narrating the evolution of India's education system from Gurukuls to modern schools and digital classrooms, and archival material dating back to 1935 tracing the rise of CBSE are among the attractions at the CBSE Experience Centre.

The visit to the centre began with screening of a short film titled "Shiksha Ki Kahani" (The Story of Education), narrated through the voice of the Saraswati river.

The short film traces India's educational journey from the Gurukul system and ancient learning centres such as Nalanda to modern schools and digital classrooms.

Another section showcases the CBSE's history through archival photographs and records dating back to 1935.

"This includes records from 1935 and provides a glimpse into the role of the Board in the evolution of the school education system. The Centre also introduces students to the history of Earth through a visual and interactive geological timeline," CBSE Chairman Mandeep K Bhandari said.

Attractions at new centre

A dedicated kiosk on "Exam warriors" authored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi focuses on encouraging students to develop a healthier approach to examinations.

Through games such as "Let's celebrate exams", "Untangle the tangle", "Your exam, your methods", "Build your day", "Poke your fear", "Revise and Be Wise", "Celebrate your strengths" and "Yoga se hi hoga", the visitors can go through the mantras shared by the PM during his annual interaction with students and parents during Pariksha pe Charcha programme.

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Career exploration

The centre also introduces students to career exploration. Interactive exhibits such as "Career explorer", "Future of Professions" and "Magic Mirror: Future You" enable visitors to explore different career options and understand how work may change in the years ahead.

Among the key attractions are hologram installations of BR Ambedkar, APJ Abdul Kalam, renowned cricketer Kapil Dev and mountaineer Arunima Sinha, designed to introduce students to their ideas and contributions through conversation-style interactions.

The centre's final experience, "Eduverse", combines motion-based interaction and multisensory elements.

“From India’s educational heritage and the evolution of CBSE to scientific exploration, career discovery, and immersive digital experiences, the CBSE Experience Centre presents a connected journey through knowledge and learning,” CBSE posted on its X account.

The CBSE centre aims to provide an engaging space to experience CBSE’s initiatives and innovations in school education.

'The Centre brings together curated exhibits and interactive experiences to present different facets of education, knowledge and discovery," CBSE said in its post. With inputs from PTI .