The intent behind the scheme is to improve laboratory facilities, upgrading the institutional infrastructure and providing academic guidance to colleges. AICTE 2026-27: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has introduced four new schemes for the academic year 2026-27 to reinforce technical education institutions across the country.
It follows a learning-by-doing approach, which allows students to experiment, create prototypes and explore solutions to real world problems. The initiative also focuses on the practical application of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics concepts. This scheme will focus on strengthening colleges through academic monitoring. Under this initiative the established institutions and centrally funded institutions will provide guidance to the colleges. This scheme is expected to help institutions improve their academic practices, share resources and enhance overall capabilities.
The intent behind the IDEA Lab scheme is to motivate students so that they move beyond the classroom learning and develop innovative ideas and apply it to solve practical challenges.
