Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Experience Centre at the CBSE Integrated Complex in Dwarka, New Delhi, on October 27, 2026. The centre has been established at the board’s headquarters to provide students with an interactive learning environment covering the evolution of education, emerging technologies and future career opportunities.Spread across 6,000 square feet, the centre comprises 12 zones and 21 exhibits. Visitors can use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-enabled smart cards to interact with exhibits, participate in activities and access personalised takeaways and game-based leaderboards.Centre focuses on experiential learningAddressing the inauguration, Joshi called for an education system that moves beyond rote learning and an excessive focus on examination scores. He said education should recognise students’ individual interests, abilities and learning capacities, while helping them understand concepts and apply knowledge through practical experiences.The minister said the centre reflected the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises experiential and holistic learning. He also highlighted the importance of hands-on scientific activities, independent thinking and creativity in preparing students for future challenges.Referring to Atal Tinkering Labs, Joshi said 10,000 such laboratories were operational across the country and that the government had decided to establish 50,000 additional labs.Exhibits trace India’s educational historyThe centre opens with Shiksha Ki Kahani, a film narrated through a representational voice personifying the river Saraswati. It traces the development of education in India, from the gurukul system and historical learning centres such as Nalanda to modern schools and digital classrooms.A separate section documents the history of CBSE through archival records and photographs, including material from 1935. Another exhibit presents an interactive geological timeline illustrating the history of Earth across millions of years.Interactive exhibits explore future careersCareer-related installations include Career Explorer, Future of Professions and Magic Mirror: Future You. These exhibits allow students to explore career options and consider how professional roles may evolve.The centre also features holographic interactions with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. A dedicated kiosk on Exam Warriors, a book by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addresses examination confidence, stress management and maintaining a positive attitude.The final experience, Eduverse, uses motion-based interaction and multisensory elements to take visitors through forests, oceans, the Himalayas, the Moon and other planetary environments. It concludes by highlighting the interconnectedness of natural systems.Focus on future-ready educationJoshi said education should equip young people with the knowledge, skills and values needed to contribute to society and national development. He also referred to the Seva First Innovation Challenge and the need to prepare students for changing demands in technology, manufacturing and innovation.The minister said the centre could support more practical, engaging and student-centred school education, aligning with the vision of a developed India by 2047.
