What is CSEEL and what does it offer?

CSEEL (Center for Scientific Exploration and Experiential Learning) is a premier Indian STEM educational initiative offering hands-on science experiments, 3D live laboratory simulations, curriculum-aligned project kits, teacher training workshops, and national science conclaves aligned with NEP 2020.

How does CSEEL support NEP 2020 experiential learning?

CSEEL shifts education from rote memorization to active inquiry and hands-on experimentation. Students observe, build, analyze, and apply scientific concepts to real-world challenges, developing critical thinking and scientific temper as envisioned by NEP 2020.

What subjects and classes are covered in CSEEL simulations and experiments?

CSEEL provides comprehensive physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, and applied robotics experiments and virtual simulations for students from Class 6 through Class 12, mapped to CBSE, ICSE, and state curricula.

How can schools, educators, and students access CSEEL programs?

Institutions, teachers, and students can explore live simulations, order DIY lab kits, register for national seminars, and join the CSEEL EduNetwork by visiting https://www.cseel.org.

NITI Aayog AIM Verified

₹20 Lakh FundingFinancial Norms & Audit Protocol October 2026• 8 min read•By Devendra Singh

ATL Setup Cost & Budget Breakdown: ₹20 Lakh Grant Tranches & PFMS Guide (2026)

Devendra Singh

Atal Tinkering Lab Specialist • CSEEL India

Financial budget breakdown chart showing Tranche 1, Tranche 2, and Tranche 3 ATL grant allocation

NITI Aayog AIM Official Specifications

Transparent financial analysis of the ₹20 Lakh Grant-in-Aid: ₹10 Lakh Capital Establishment grant, ₹10 Lakh 5-year O&M envelope, Tranche-1 (₹12 Lakh) upfront credit, Form GFR 12-A submission, and PFMS accounting.

Official NITI Aayog Directives & Verified Links

Direct aim.gov.in URLs

NITI Aayog ATL Official Overview

Official Portal •aim.gov.in/atl-overview.php — Atal Innovation Mission

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Official ATL Equipment List (60 Students PDF)

PDF File •aim.gov.in Gazetted Specification for 60-Student Batches

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Official ATL Equipment List (90 Students PDF)

PDF File •aim.gov.in Gazetted Specification for 90-Student Batches

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ATL Fund Utilization Guidelines (PDF)

PDF File •Official NITI Aayog Grant-in-Aid & PFMS Rulebook

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ATL Query & Compliance Resolution Portal

Official Portal •atl.aim.gov.in — School Compliance & Tranche Dashboard

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PFMS Public Financial Management System

Official Portal •pfms.nic.in — Central Treasury Scheme [0217]

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Dedicated ATL Resource Sections:

1. Overview & Setup 2. Equipment (60 vs 90)3. 4-Zone Layout & Space (1,500 sq ft)4. Cost & ₹20L Grant 5. GeM Turnkey Vendor

1. Complete ₹20 Lakh Grant-in-Aid Structure

The financial assistance sanctioned by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, is capped at ₹20,00,000 (Twenty Lakh Rupees) per selected school disbursed across a 5-year operating lifecycle. The funds are legally classified into two distinct components:

One-Time Capital Envelope

₹10,00,000 (Establishment)

Dedicated solely to purchasing Package 1 (Electronics/Sensors), Package 2 (3D Printer), Package 3 (Mechanical Tools), and Package 4 (Power/Safety).

5-Year Recurring Envelope

₹10,00,000 (O&M @ ₹2L / Yr)

Earmarked for replenishment of consumables (filaments, solder, batteries), teacher mentoring honorarium, student travel, and competition registrations.

2. Tranche Disbursement Schedule & Bank Mapping

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Disbursement Phase	Amount Released	Mandatory Prerequisites for Release	Permissible Utilization Head
Tranche 1 (Year 1)	₹12,00,000	Execution of MoA, Indemnity Bond, and PFMS Scheme [0217] mapping	₹10L Capital Setup + ₹2L Year-1 O&M
Tranche 2 (Year 2 & 3)	₹2,00,000 / Yr	CA-certified Form GFR 12-A, 75%+ utilization, and monthly AIM reporting	Consumables, Mentorship, ATL Community Day
Tranche 3 (Year 4 & 5)	₹2,00,000 / Yr	Audited financial balance sheet, ATL Marathon participation, and student prototype reports	Hardware calibration, prototyping competitions, patents

3. PFMS Accounting & Audit Compliance

All financial disbursements must adhere strictly to the Public Financial Management System (PFMS). Under no circumstances can schools issue manual paper cheques or make cash transactions exceeding ₹500. Failure to submit Form GFR 12-A within 12 months triggers statutory recovery proceedings with 18% penal interest.

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Devendra Singh

Master Trainer & Educational Lab Architect

Lead infrastructure consultant at CSEEL with deep specialization in NITI Aayog Atal Tinkering Labs, CBSE Composite Science Laboratories, and turnkey GeM procurement execution across 250+ schools in India.

Turnkey ATL Support

Setup or Upgrade Your Atal Tinkering Lab

Get custom GeM BOQ creation, Package 1-4 quotation, PFMS guidance, and teacher training support.

🔬ATL 2.0 Topic Clusters

5 Sections

1. Overview & Setup

2. Equipment (60 vs 90)

3. 4-Zone Layout & Space (1,500 sq ft)

4. Cost & ₹20L Grant

5. GeM Turnkey Vendor

Official NITI Aayog Verification

Verify government sanction lists, operational guidelines, and fund utilization manuals:

• aim.gov.in/atl-overview.php ↗• atl.aim.gov.in (Compliance Portal) ↗

Other Govt Grant Programs• PM SHRI Modernization Grants (₹27,360 Cr)• Samagra Shiksha Composite School Grant • CBSE Composite Science Lab (600 sq ft)

Turnkey School Infrastructure

Explore Other School Lab Solutions

Beyond Composite Science Labs, CSEEL designs and equips turnkey NEP 2020 and NITI Aayog aligned innovation labs across India.

NITI Aayog (P1–P4)

Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)

Turnkey setup for NITI Aayog AIM packages with 3D printers, electronics, and rapid prototyping.

Space: 1,000–1,500 sq ftFor: Class 6th–12th

Packages P1 to P4 complete hardware & 3D printers
Arduino, sensors, mechanical tools & mentor training

Details

CBSE Skill 417 & 843

Artificial Intelligence & ML Lab

Future skills lab with computer vision rigs, edge AI accelerators, and Python neural network tools.

Space: 600–800 sq ftFor: Class 8th–12th

Edge AI vision cameras & Coral accelerators
Python SDK, OpenCV & hands-on student projects

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Circular Skill-75/2024

Composite Skill Lab

Mandatory vocational lab for Classes 6–12 with AI, coding, robotics, and 33 CBSE skill subjects.

Space: 600 sq ft (Opt A) / 400x2 (Opt B)For: Class 6th–12th

Option A (600 sq ft) or Option B (2x 400 sq ft)
33 vocational modules including AI Code 417 & 843

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Senior Secondary (11–12)

Advance Composite Science Lab

High-end interdisciplinary research lab with analytical spectrophotometers and research microscopes.

Space: 800–1,200 sq ftFor: Class 11th–12th

Digital spectrophotometer, research microscopes & centrifuge
Fume exhaust hood & Class 11-12 research stations

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ISRO Space Aligned

Astronomical & Space Lab

Interactive celestial observatory with motorized GoTo telescopes, solar filters, and planetarium software.

Space: 500 sq ft + TerraceFor: Class 4th–12th

Motorized 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain tracking telescope
H-alpha solar filter, digital planetarium & astrophotography

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DGCA Micro-Aviation

Aerospace & Drone Lab

Aeronautical wind tunnel simulators, modular quadcopter kits, flight simulators, and safety net cage.

Space: 600–1,000 sq ftFor: Class 6th–12th

Modular DIY multirotor drone kits & flight simulators
Wind tunnel lift/drag test kits & flight safety netting

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Industry 4.0 Robotics

Robotics & IoT Super-Lab

Industrial kinematics, multi-sensor autonomous rovers, smart IoT cloud, and WRO competition tracks.

Space: 700–1,000 sq ftFor: Class 5th–12th

4-DOF/6-DOF robotic arms & autonomous rovers
ESP32 wireless mesh & World Robot Olympiad mats

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NEP 2020 Makerspace

Design Thinking & Innovation Lab

Human-centric design studio with enclosed laser cutters, vinyl plotters, and woodworking workbenches.

Space: 800–1,200 sq ftFor: Class 4th–12th

Enclosed laser cutter/engraver & vinyl plotter
Heavy-duty ergonomic maker workbenches & tool kits

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Spatial Computing

AR / VR Immersive Science Lab

Virtual reality suites for 3D molecular biology, virtual dissections, and risk-free hazardous chemistry.

Space: 500–700 sq ftFor: Class 6th–12th

Standalone 6-DoF VR headsets with teacher dashboard
Virtual anatomy & chemistry simulations with zero hazard

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CBSE Math Lab Norm

Vedic & Experiential Math Lab

Eliminates math phobia through tactile geometric proof solids, algebra tiles, clinometers, and abacus.

Space: 400–600 sq ftFor: Class 1st–10th

Tactile pythagoras models, algebra tiles & clinometers
Vedic arithmetic abacus & chapter-wise NCERT kits

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Digital Phonetics

Language & Phonetics Lab

Interactive acoustic booths with AI-powered pronunciation waveforms, debate recording, and fluency trainers.

Space: 600–900 sq ftFor: Class 1st–12th

Student audio terminals with master teacher console
Real-time voice waveform matching for neutral accent

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School Campus Modernization

Planning Multiple Labs for CBSE Affiliation or PM SHRI Grant?

CSEEL offers integrated turnkey packages for Composite Labs, Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL), AI & Robotics Suites under a single audit-ready warranty with 3D CAD plans.

GeM & State Tender CompliantTurnkey Deployment

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