Is a Composite Skill Lab mandatory for CBSE schools?

Yes. CBSE Circulars Skill-75/2024 and Skill-13/2026 make it a requirement for schools seeking new affiliation, and existing affiliated schools must set one up within three years of the 2024 circular, which the later circular puts at 22 August 2027.

How much space does the lab need?

One room of at least 600 sq ft for Classes VI–XII, or two rooms of at least 400 sq ft each, one for Classes VI–X and one for Classes XI–XII. We map the layout to your actual room.

Do we have to buy exactly the equipment list in the CBSE guidelines?

CBSE describes its tool and equipment lists as suggestive. Schools can adapt them to their readiness and chosen skill subjects. We help you pick a set that matches the sectors you will teach, and we recommend confirming requirements with your affiliation authority.

How much space does a composite skill lab need?

It depends on the zones you choose and your class size. We review your room during planning and recommend a layout that fits — a starter lab can work in a single classroom.

Do our teachers need prior experience?

No. Teacher training and a ready-to-teach curriculum are part of the partnership, so teachers can begin from where they are.

Which grades is the lab suitable for?

The lab supports a range of grades. Activities are organised grade-wise so younger students start with simple building and coding, and older students take on AI and engineering projects.

How long does a setup take?

Timelines depend on the lab size and your site. We share a schedule with your proposal so you know when the lab will be ready.

Can we start small and add zones later?

Yes. Many schools begin with a few zones and expand. We plan the room so growth does not mean rebuilding.

CBSE Skill-75/2024 · Skill-13/2026 · NEP 2020

Composite Skill Labs

One Lab. Every Future Skill.

We design, equip, and run a composite skill lab for your school — AI, robotics, electronics, coding, 3D printing, and immersive tech under one roof, with the curriculum and teacher training to use it from day one.

Get your lab plan

A free 30-minute call with a lab advisor. We map your space, skill sectors and budget.

What CBSE requires

The Composite Skill Lab mandate, in plain terms

CBSE introduced Composite Skill Labs through Circular Skill-75/2024 (23 August 2024) and set out detailed guidelines in Circular Skill-13/2026 (20 March 2026). Here is what it means for your school.

Who and when

Every CBSE school

New affiliation applicants need the lab in place. Existing schools must set one up by 22 August 2027.

Time allocation

About 110 hours a year

CBSE guidelines suggest planning around 110 hours of skill education a year for Classes VI–X.

Space

600 sq ft, or 2 × 400 sq ft

One lab for Classes VI–XII, or two labs: one for Classes VI–X and one for XI–XII.

Safety and capacity

Safe for 25–40 students

Wide exits, fire extinguisher and first-aid kit, emergency stops, labelled storage and posted do's and don'ts.

CBSE describes its tool and equipment lists as suggestive. We match the equipment to the skill sectors your school actually offers.

Read the CBSE documents

A sample 600 sq ft lab layout

An illustration of how the room can be zoned. Your plan follows your actual room, grades and skill sectors.

Electronics and robotics

Microcontrollers, sensors and build stations

Fabrication

3D printers, hand tools and power tools

IT, coding and media

Computers, AI cameras and graphics tablets

Storage and safety

Lockable cupboards, fire extinguisher, first-aid kit

Teacher station and display

Faculty console, projector and demo area

Illustrative only. Final zoning depends on your room dimensions, sector choices and student strength.

What is a composite skill lab?

A composite skill lab is a single, multi-zone learning space where students move between technologies instead of being limited to one. The same room supports a robotics build on Monday, an AI model on Wednesday, and a 3D-printed prototype on Friday.

For a school, that means one investment, one timetable, and one support partner — rather than separate labs that sit idle between projects.

Skill zones inside the lab

Pick the zones that fit your students; every lab is planned around your space, grades, and goals.

AI & Machine Learning

Train simple models, work with data, and see how AI makes decisions.

Robotics

Build, wire, and program robots that sense and respond to the world.

Electronics & IoT

Circuits, sensors, and connected devices that turn ideas into working prototypes.

Coding

Block-based to text-based programming, taught as a progression.

3D Printing & Fabrication

Design a part, print it, test it, and improve it.

AR / VR

Explore and create immersive experiences for science and design.

Drones

Safe, supervised flight and programming activities.

Innovation & Design

Design thinking and project work that ties every zone together.

What a KodeBee lab partnership includes

Everything needed to go from an empty room to a working lab.

Lab design & space planning

Layout, furniture, power, and storage planned around your room and class sizes.

Equipment & kits

Hardware and consumables matched to your chosen zones and grade levels.

Grade-wise curriculum

Ready-to-teach activities and projects that build skills step by step.

Teacher training

Hands-on preparation so your teachers can run the lab with confidence.

Installation & handover

Equipment set up, tested, and demonstrated before students arrive.

Ongoing support

Help with questions, replacements, and refreshing activities over time.

How a lab setup works

A clear, step-by-step path from first conversation to first class.

Discovery call

Space & goals review

Lab design & proposal

Installation & training

Launch & support

Lab plans for every school

Three ready packages, based on KodeBee's school plans. Start where you are and grow the lab as your students do.

Starter Lab

Starting at

₹99,000

Perfect for schools starting their STEM journey.

20 student kits (Electronics)
Basic software platform access
Initial teacher training (2 days)
Project guides and curriculum
Online support

Recommended

Advanced Lab

Starting at

₹2,49,000

Comprehensive solution for established programs.

40 student kits (Electronics + Robotics)
Full software platform access
Advanced teacher training (5 days)
Complete curriculum package
Dedicated support manager
Quarterly workshops

Complete Innovator Lab

Starting at

₹4,99,000

The most complete STEM solution for progressive schools.

60 student kits (all levels)
Premium platform with AI features
Comprehensive training (10 days)
Custom curriculum development
24/7 priority support
Student competitions access

Final scope and price depend on your room, grades and skill sectors, and are confirmed in a written quote. We check the fit against CBSE requirements during your free consultation.

How a composite lab compares

See which skills each kind of lab typically covers.

Skill area	AI Lab	Robotics Lab	Composite Skill Lab
Coding	Covered	Covered	Covered
AI & machine learning	Covered	Not typically covered	Covered
Robotics	Not typically covered	Covered	Covered
Electronics & IoT	Not typically covered	Covered	Covered
3D printing & fabrication	Not typically covered	Not typically covered	Covered
AR / VR	Not typically covered	Not typically covered	Covered

A general guide — every KodeBee lab is tailored to the school.

Questions to ask any lab provider

A short checklist to help you compare proposals with confidence.

Is a curriculum included, and does it cover each grade you teach?

Will teachers be trained, and is the training hands-on?

Who installs the equipment and tests it before handover?

What support is available after the lab opens?

Can the lab grow — more zones, more kits — without starting over?

How are student progress and learning outcomes shown?

Lab setup FAQs

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