ATAL TINKERING LAB

1. Objective:
 foster curiosity, creativity and imagination in young minds and inculcate skills such as
design mind -set, computational thinking, adaptive learning, physical computing, rapid
calculations, measurements
 Young children will get a chance to work with tools and equipment to understand what,
how and why aspects of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
2. Eligibility:
 School minimum Grade VI – X managed by central, state, local body, private trusts/society
or tribal/social welfare department
3. Funding Support
 Financial aid in form of grant in aid for a maximum period of 5 years
o One-time establishment cost of approx. 10 Lakhs for
 Prototyping instruments like do-it yourself, 3-D printer, electronic tools etc.
more detailed out under application guidelines
o Amount of 10 lakhs as operation cost over a maximum of 5 years for maintenance of
equipment, purchase of consumables, organising science lecture series, payment of
honorariums to the faculty and mentors involved
4. Infrastructure required
 School have to provide at-least 1500 Sq. Ft. of built up space
 Submit the application as per Application format on website
5. Selection Criterion

Criterion Parameters
Infrastructure  Space 1500 Sq. Ft.
 Computer Lab with Internet Facility
 Science Lab
 Library and Playground
Faculty Dedicated and Qualified staff: maths and Sciences
Reach  Enrolment – Minimum 400 students in Grade VI – X
 Regular attendance of 75% and above of enrolled students and faculty
over past three years

Criterion Parameters
Performance of  % of students scoring 60 – 69.99% in Grade X and XII Board exams in
Students previous three years
 % of students scoring 70 – 79.99% in Grade X and XII Board exams in
previous three years
 % of students scoring 80 – 89.99% in Grade X and XII Board exams in
previous three years
 % of students scoring 90% and above in Grade X and XII Board exams in
previous three years
Participation in Participation level in science innovation fair/events
Extra Curricular
Science activities
Partnership  Mentor engagement
 Alumni engagement
 Alumni: a notable alumnus is a person(s) who belongs to technology background or has 10
years of experience or is an award winner, or has won recognition in the area of STEM, or has
research publications, won medal at National/ International level.

Mentor: mentor is a person /organisation/ entity that engages with the school ongoing basis
in conducting guest lectures, hands on sessions, supporting student projects, giving guidance
and any other hand holding support if required, on a pro -bono basis.

6. Selection process timeline