Ahmedabad is full of bright, curious kids who just need the right tools to unlock their potential. Hands-on learning can be the key. Instead of just reading from textbooks, imagine students actually building a working model of a robot, designing smart water filters, or coding simple apps that solve real problems around them. This kind of learning builds confidence, curiosity, and creativity. And that’s where Atal Tinkering Labs come in. These labs are not just rooms with fancy tools, they’re spaces where ideas come to life. If more and more schools in Ahmedabad get ATL labs, the city can see huge changes in the future.
How Can Atal Tinkering Labs in Ahmedabad Benefit the Students?
1. Students will become innovators, not just learners.
Ahmedabad’s kids are naturally curious, but rote learning limits their potential. ATL labs give them the chance to build, break, fix, and learn by doing. When they create working models and solve real-life problems, they start thinking like young scientists and entrepreneurs, not just students memorizing chapters.
2. More Atal Tinkering Labs in Ahmedabad will boost STEM education.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are the backbone of future careers. With ATL labs, students explore these subjects in action, using sensors, circuits, robotics kits, and AI modules. This makes STEM exciting and accessible, even to those who once found it tough or boring.
3. Hands-on learning builds real, future-ready skills.
In a world where automation is replacing tasks, soft and practical skills matter more than ever. ATL activities teach students how to work in teams, solve problems logically, think critically, and express their ideas clearly. These are the exact skills needed in tomorrow’s workplaces, be it tech, design, healthcare, or business.
4. It bridges the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world application.
Let’s face it, most students forget what they memorize after exams. But when they use that knowledge to build something that works, like a smart irrigation system or a traffic sensor, it sticks for life. ATL labs connect theory with practice in the most meaningful way.
5. It supports career exploration and early decision-making.
When students experiment with tools and technologies early in Atal Tinkering Labs in Ahmedabad, they get a taste of what different careers might feel like. Some discover a love for electronics, some for coding, some for design. ATL labs help kids explore options and find their own path, long before they reach college.
6. It brings energy and excitement back into classrooms.
Many students drop out or lose interest in school because learning feels dull. But ATL activities are fun, fast-paced, and interactive. Students are eager to attend, participate, and even stay back after school to finish their projects. This engagement can improve attendance, retention, and overall learning outcomes.
7. It unlocks confidence in every child, especially the underconfident ones.
Some students struggle with marks but shine when they get to build things with their hands. ATL labs create a level playing field where every child gets a chance to succeed and feel proud. That small boost of confidence can change their entire outlook on learning and life.
How Can Schools Apply for Atal Tinkering Labs in Ahmedabad?
1. Check Eligibility
There is an eligibility criteria every school must fit in. The number of students, an area that schools can assign for the ATL, students’ performance, etc. matters. You can check your school’s eligibility for Atal Tinkering Labs in Ahmedabad in just 15 minutes.
2. Documentation
Prepare key documents like:
- School registration certificate
- Principal’s photo & ID
- PAN & bank details of the trust/society
- Audited financials
- School photos (building, classrooms, labs)
3. Sign Up
Go to aim.gov.in → Click on ATL → Register your school. Create a login ID and fill out the online application form.
4. Fill the ATL Application Form
Add school details, infrastructure info, student & teacher strength, innovation plans, and upload the required documents.
5. Submit Declaration & Photographs
The principal and head of the institution must sign a declaration. Also, upload photos showing the school’s readiness to host an ATL lab.
6. Wait for Review & Shortlisting
NITI Aayog reviews all applications. Schools with strong innovation plans and infrastructure readiness stand a good chance.
7. Final Approval & MoU Signing
If selected, your school will receive a confirmation email. Then you’ll sign an MoU with NITI Aayog to receive the ₹20 lakh ATL grant.
Role of ATALUP
Helping schools set up Atal Tinkering Labs in Ahmedabad is where ATALUP truly makes a difference. We guide schools through the entire ₹20 lakh ATL grant process, help set up the lab with the right tools, train teachers, and plan exciting hands-on activities for students throughout the year. We also manage all the reporting and compliance work, so schools don’t have to worry about the paperwork. If Ahmedabad wants to nurture future-ready innovators, building more Atal Tinkering Labs in Ahmedabad is the first step and ATALUP is here to make it happen.
List of Active Atal Tinkering Labs in Ahmedabad
- A G HIGH SCHOOL AND G AND D PARIKH HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
- ADANI VIDYA MANDIR AHMEDABAD
- AIRPORT SCHOOL AHMEDABAD
- ANAND NIKETAN MANINAGAR
- ANAND NIKETAN SHILAJ CAMPUS
- AXAY HIGH SCHOOL AHMADABAD
- BEST HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
- BHAVNA GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL AHMEDABAD
- DAV INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AHMEDABAD
- DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL BOPAL
- DIVAN BALLUBHAI SCHOOL
- DR C G ENGLISH SCHOOL SARDARNAGAR
- GAYATRI VIDHYA VIHAR KHODIYAR NAGAR AHMEDABAD
- GLOBAL MISSION SCHOOL
- GURUKUL VIDHYAVIHAR ENGLISH SCHOOL
- GURUNANAK AND CHANDRAKETU PANDYA ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL
- GYANDA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
- HEMACHANDRACHARYA SANSKRIT PATHASHALA GURUKUL
- HIRAMANEK ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL AHMEDABAD
- HIRAMANI PRIMARY SCHOOL
- JAGADGURU SHREE K M SANSKAR VIDHYALAY AHMEDABAD
- JOHN MILTON ENGLISH PRIMARY SCHOOL AHMEDABAD
- KHOKHARA GUJARATI SCHOOL-2
- M S PUBLIC SCHOOL AHMEDABAD
- MAHARAJAAGRASEN PUBLIC SCHOOL AHMEDABAD
- NAVKAR PUBLIC SCHOOL
- NEW MEGHDOOT VIDYA VIHAR HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
- NUTAN VIDHYALAY HIGH SCHOOL AHMEDABAD
- PRAGAJIBHAI RANCHODBHAI DOD VIDHYAMANDIR BADARKHA
- PUSHPANJALI VIDYALAYA AHMEDABAD
- R P VASANI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AHMEDABAD
- RAJASTHAN HINDI HIGH SCHOOL
- SHAMA HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL DANILIMDA AHMEDABAD
- SHAMA PRIMARY SCHOOL BAPUNAGAR
- SHANTI ASIATIC SCHOOL AHMEDABAD
- SHETH AMULAKH VIDHYALAY
- SHETH C.N ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL
- SHITAL SAURABH HINDI MADHYAMIK VIDHYALAYA
- SHREE JIVKOR VANITA VISHRAM SU KANYA VIDHYALAYA
- SHRI KASHI VIDYA VIHAR GUJARATI MADHYAMIK SHALA AHMEDABAD
- SHRI KASHI VIDYA VIHAR HINDI HIGHER SECONDARY VIDYALAYA
- SHRI SWAMINARAYAN VIDYALAY DHANDHUKA
- SMT H A PANDYA HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
- TAXSILA VINAYMANDIR KHODABHAI
- TRIPADA ENGLISH SCHOOL
- TRIPADA GURUKULAM ENGLISH SCHOOL BHOJVA
- VEDANT VIDHYA VIHAR HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL ISANPUR
You can get the list of all Atal Tinkering Labs in Gujarat here.