ABOUT VIRTUAL LABS – IIT KANPUR
ABOUT VIRTUAL LABS – IIT KANPUR
Virtual Labs, an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is designed to provide remote access to real-time laboratories in various disciplines of science and engineering. Coordinated by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, this initiative enables students and faculty to perform experiments through a simulated, interactive environment using only a standard internet connection.
Virtual Labs aim to strengthen the concepts and practical skills of students by providing access to well-designed lab simulations. This platform especially benefits institutions with limited physical lab infrastructure, ensuring equitable access to quality education across the country.
Aims:
To bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application by providing free, remote access to high-quality laboratory experiments, enhancing hands-on learning across science and engineering domains.
Objectives:
- Provide virtual access to laboratories for students of undergraduate and
postgraduate levels. - Support distance and rural education through internet-based experimentation.
- Promote conceptual understanding of complex scientific theories through interactive simulations.
- Facilitate faculty training programs to integrate virtual labs in academic curricula.
- Encourage self-paced learning and experimentation in a safe, scalable digital environment.
- Complement physical laboratories and overcome geographical and financial limitations.
Key Features and Activities
- Access to 100+ virtual labs in disciplines like Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering, etc.
- Interactive simulations, videos, animations, and quizzes to reinforce learning.
- Regularly updated content to align with the latest curriculum standards (AICTE, UGC, etc.).
- Organizes student workshops, webinars, faculty development programs, and outreach sessions.
- Integration with LMS platforms like Moodle for seamless academic use.
- Platform available 24/7 with multilingual and mobile-friendly features.
Notable Virtual Labs Coordinated by IIT Kanpur
| S. No. | Name of the Virtual Lab | Discipline |
| 1 | Basic Electrical Engineering Lab | Electrical Engineering |
| 2 | Heat Transfer Lab | Mechanical Engineering |
| 3 | Digital Electronics Lab | Electronics Engineering |
| 4 | Molecular Biology Lab | Biotechnology |
| 5 | Control Systems Lab | Electrical & Electronics |
| 6 | Virtual Robotics Lab | Mechanical / Robotics |
| 7 | Programming Lab | Computer Science |
| 8 | Fluid Mechanics Lab | Civil & Mechanical Engineering |
| 9 | Microprocessor Lab | Computer & Electronics |
| 10 | Structural Engineering Lab | Civil Engineering |
Recent Events and Engagements
| S. No. | Event Name | Date |
| 9 | National Conference on Virtual Labs at IIT Kanpur | May 2-3, 2025 |
| 10 | Inaugural Ceremony of Virtual Labs at BBDU, SOE | May 16, 2025 |
| 10 | Points and Co-ordinate System by Ms. Mala | September 29-30, 2025 |
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Faculty Coordinators
Email Id: [email protected]
Name: Dr. Sharda Tiwari
Email Id: [email protected]
Student Coordinators
Email Id: [email protected]
