Hands-On Laboratory Workshops
by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai
Participation Certificate
Free hands-on science lab workshops for grades 8-10 at The Nehru Centre Mumbai, covering 7 science topics including Astronomy, Chemistry, and Optics, with a participation certificate.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
5 sessions of 3 hours per topic
Eligibility
Open to students in grades 8 to 10. Walk-in registration accepted at The Nehru Centre, Mumbai, Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Grade level
- Grade 8 to 10
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- Students of standard 8 to 10. No prior science lab experience required.
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Participation Certificate on completion
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
How to apply
- 1Visit The Nehru Centre walk-in registration desk (Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli) Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. No advance booking required.
- 2Select a topic and upcoming vacation batch (summer, Diwali, or Christmas) at the time of registration. Batches run on a first-come, first-served basis with a maximum of 25 students.
- 3Attend all 5 sessions for the chosen topic to receive the participation certificate.
Rules and guidelines
- Walk-in registration at the venue — no advance booking required
- Registration at The Nehru Centre, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- First-come, first-served basis; maximum 25-30 students per batch
- Batches offered only during summer, Diwali, and Christmas vacation periods
- All lab materials and equipment are provided — students need not bring anything
- Completion of all 5 sessions for a topic is required to receive the participation certificate
About this opportunity
The Hands-On Laboratory Workshops programme offers school students a direct, practical experience of classical science disciplines through structured laboratory sessions. Covering seven topic areas — Astronomy, Botany, Chemistry, Electricity, Mechanics, Magnetism, and Optics — each topic is delivered across 5 sessions of 3 hours each.
Designed for students in grades 8 to 10, the workshops prioritise learning by doing, with participants conducting guided experiments under supervision. Each cohort is limited to 25-30 students per session, ensuring individual attention and meaningful participation. Students who complete a workshop topic receive a participation certificate.
Workshops are available during vacation batches — summer, Diwali, and Christmas — and run on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-in registrations are accepted at the venue from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The programme is free of charge.
Note: This programme is operated by The Nehru Centre (nehrucentremumbai.in), a cultural institution in Mumbai distinct from Nehru Science Centre Mumbai (nehrusciencecentre.gov.in). CMS reviewers should verify the correct provider mapping before publishing.
Academic details
Difficulty: Beginner
Frequently asked questions
Do students need to register in advance for the Hands-On Laboratory Workshops?
No advance registration is required. Students simply walk in on any working day (Tuesday to Sunday) between 10:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Each batch is limited to 25 students on a first-come-first-served basis.
Is there a fee to attend the laboratory workshops?
The workshops are completely free. There is no registration or participation fee.
Which grades are eligible for the Hands-On Laboratory Workshops?
Workshops are open to students in 8th, 9th, and 10th standard.
What topics do the workshops cover?
Workshops cover Astronomy, Botany, Chemistry, Electricity, Mechanics, Magnetism, and Optics. Students perform hands-on experiments under the guidance of educators.
Can individual students walk in or do they need to come with their school?
Individual students may walk in independently. School groups are also welcome within the 25-student batch limit.
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