CBSE Anubhav Kendra opens in Dwarka, Delhi: 6,000 sq ft centre with 12 zones and 21 exhibits

What happened

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the CBSE Anubhav Kendra at the CBSE Integrated Complex in Dwarka, New Delhi, on 27 October 2026. The centre has been set up at the CBSE headquarters. The minister said students would get a chance to learn beyond textbooks here.

What the centre has

The centre covers 6,000 square feet and has 12 large zones and 21 exhibits. Visitors can use an RFID-enabled smart card to interact with the exhibits, take part in activities and use a game-based leaderboard.

The experience begins with a film called ‘Shiksha Ki Kahani’, which tells its story through the voice of the Saraswati river. The film traces the journey of knowledge and education in India, from the gurukul system and historic centres like Nalanda to today’s modern schools and digital classrooms.

A separate section shows the growth of CBSE through historical photographs and archival material, including records from 1935. The centre also has a visual and interactive geological timeline that introduces students to the history of the earth.

Career and exam-related sections

The centre has interactive exhibits such as ‘Career Explorer’, ‘Future of Professions’ and ‘Magic Mirror: Future You’. These give visitors a chance to learn about different career options and understand how the nature of work may change in the coming years. The experience also includes holographic interactions with figures such as Dr B. R. Ambedkar and Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

A dedicated kiosk based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s book ‘Exam Warriors’ encourages students to take a healthy approach to exams. It highlights the importance of confidence, stress management and positive thinking.

The final experience, ‘Eduverse’, combines motion-based talk with multi-sensory elements. It takes visitors through natural landscapes, from forests, oceans and the Himalayas to the moon and other planets.

What the minister said

The minister said people should move beyond the habit of rote learning and the tendency to focus too much on exam marks. Education should recognise students’ individual interests, abilities and learning capacities, and help them use their knowledge in practical life.

He said the centre reflects the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises experiential and holistic education. Referring to Atal Tinkering Labs, he said 10,000 such labs are already working across the country and a decision has been taken to set up 50,000 more.

What this means for ordinary people

The centre is in Dwarka, Delhi, so students and parents living in or visiting the area can go and see it. The notice does not say whether visitors need to book in advance or pay any fee. Students who want to learn about career options and new ways of learning can get more information from CBSE.