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Establishment and Operation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Laboratories

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Published: Oct 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 16 Oct 2026

Establishment and Operation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Laboratories
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this education scheme

The scheme aims to establish STEM laboratories in schools across Uttarakhand to provide students of classes 6 to 12 with hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning opportunities and strengthen their practical understanding of scientific concepts.

The scheme โ€œEstablishment and Operation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Laboratoriesโ€ is implemented by the Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre (USERC) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to establish STEM laboratories in schools across Uttarakhand to provide students of classes 6 to 12 with hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning opportunities and strengthen their practical understanding of scientific concepts.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameEstablishment and Operation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Laboratories (EOSTEML)
Launched byScience And Technology
Benefit typeIn kind (goods, services or support, not cash)
CategoryEducation
Level / StateState ยท Uttarakhand
Official portaluk.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Implementing agencyUttarakhand Science Education And Research Centre
Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOffline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
DBT (direct bank transfer)No

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คAll genders
  • ๐ŸŽ‚Age 10 to 30 years
  • ๐ŸŽ“Students only
  • ๐Ÿ“Offline

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

Under this, 41 STEM laboratories have been established across the state to strengthen practical science education for secondary and higher secondary level students and to provide hands-on learning activities for students of classes 6 to 12, enabling them to conduct science-related experiments in these labs.

Who qualifies

  1. Students must be studying in classes 6 to degree level in a school in Uttarakhand.
  2. Students from schools with a STEM laboratory, as well as those from nearby schools, are eligible to use the STEM laboratories.

Papers to keep ready

Documents required as per the guidelines of the respective schools that have STEM laboratories

Registration walkthrough

Offline

All students of schools with STEM laboratories can conduct experiments in the laboratories established in their schools, while students from schools without laboratories can avail of this benefit by visiting nearby schools that have STEM labs.

Frequently asked questions

Which students are eligible to use the STEM laboratories?

Students of classes 6 to degree level studying in schools in Uttarakhand are eligible.

How many STEM laboratories have been established under the scheme?

A total of 41 STEM laboratories have been established across the state.

Can students from nearby schools use the STEM labs?

Yes, students from nearby schools without laboratories can also avail of the facilities by contacting schools with STEM labs.

What activities are conducted in the STEM laboratories?

Students conduct science-related and engineering-related experiments in these laboratories.

Can degree-level students conduct experiments in the labs?

Yes.

How can students from schools without STEM labs access the facilities?

They can contact nearby schools that have STEM laboratories to conduct experiments.

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