What the Science Lab actually is?

The Science Lab is the practical counterpart to the classroom textbook — fume-safe chemistry benches, calibrated physics apparatus and a biology specimen/microscopy station, laid out to CBSE/ICSE practical-exam specifications. Every experiment on the board syllabus has a matching, ready-to-use apparatus set, and the room itself is fitted to the safety codes those boards require.

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Board-exam ready

Apparatus and layout match CBSE/ICSE practical examination requirements exactly, removing last-minute scrambling before board practicals.

02.
Safety-first fit-out

Fume extraction, eyewash stations, fire safety and chemical storage built to code, not bolted on afterwards.

03.
Three disciplines, one room

Physics, chemistry and biology stations share common infrastructure while keeping discipline-specific safety zones separate.

04.
Inquiry over demonstration

Wherever the syllabus allows, students run the experiment themselves instead of watching a teacher demonstrate it.

Lab Setup & Equipment

Spec sheet: what gets installed

Every component below ships, is commissioned on-site, and comes with a matching maintenance line item — nothing here is a "coming soon" placeholder.

DUET STEM · Science LabRev. 2026
ComponentSpecificationQuantity
Physics apparatus setOptics benches, electricity & magnetism kits, mechanics rigsFull board-syllabus set
Chemistry bench & fume stationAcid-resistant benches, fume hood, reagent storage1 fume station per lab
Biology microscopy stationCompound microscopes, prepared slides, specimen models1 microscope per 2 students
Glassware & reagent kitBoard-specified glassware and chemical reagent setsFull board-syllabus set
Safety infrastructureEyewash station, fire blanket, extinguisher, first-aid kitMandatory, 1 set per lab
Specimen & model libraryPreserved specimens, anatomical and geological models1 library per lab
Practical record & assessment kitBoard-format practical notebooks and rubrics1 set per student
Curriculum & Grade Roadmap

A continuous pathway, not one-off

Modules build on each other year over year so a student's grade-10 session assumes and extends what they built in grade-6, rather than repeating fundamentals.

Grades 6–7

Foundation Science

Focus modules

Measurement Simple reactions Plant/animal observation
Outcome: Scientific method basics

Grades 8–9

Applied Science

Focus modules

Electricity circuits Acid-base titration Human biology
Outcome: Hypothesis-driven experimentation

Grade 10

Board Practical Prep

Focus modules

Full board-syllabus experiment set with viva preparation
Outcome: Exam-standard technique

Grades 11 (PCM/PCB)

Stream Depth

Focus modules

Stream-specific advanced apparatus (optics/organic chem/genetics)
Outcome: Precision and technique

Grades 12

Board Practical Mastery

Focus modules

Complete practical file Project work Viva-voce readiness
Outcome: Independent lab conduct
Rollout Journey

How a lab goes from empty room to running programme

01

Safety & Infrastructure Audit

Ventilation, electrical and chemical-storage compliance check

Week 1-2
02

Bench & Equipment Fit-out

Physics/chemistry/biology stations installed to code

Week 3-5
03

Lab Assistant & Teacher Training

Safety protocol certification and apparatus handling

Week 6
04

Term Practical Calendar Begins

Experiments scheduled against the board practical calendar

Term 1
05

Board Practical Exam Readiness

Mock practicals and viva rehearsal ahead of board exams

Term 3
Skills & Outcomes

What students walk away able to do

Scientific Method
Lab Safety Protocol
Measurement Precision
Titration & Dissection Technique
Data Recording
Hypothesis Testing
Report Writing
Viva Articulation
Live practicals

Inside the Lab

Why DUET STEM

How this compares against the market

A feature-level look at how a Science Lab from DUET STEM stacks up against the offerings of STEMpedia, STEMROBO, Avishkaar and Robocraze, based on each provider's own published lab specifications.

Feature DUET STEM STEMpedia STEMROBO Avishkaar Robocraze
Fully board-compliant (CBSE/ICSE) apparatus set ✓ Full ✓ Full ◐ Partial ◐ Partial ✓ Full
Safety infrastructure built to code (fume/eyewash/fire) ✓ Full ◐ Partial ◐ Partial — Limited ◐ Partial
3-Discipline composite lab in one fit-out ✓ Full ✓ Full ◐ Partial — Limited ◐ Partial
Lab assistant safety certification included ✓ Full ◐ Partial — Limited — Limited — Limited
Board practical mock-exam preparation support ✓ Full ◐ Partial — Limited — Limited — Limited
Specimen & model library included ✓ Full ✓ Full ◐ Partial ◐ Partial ✓ Full

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