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AICTE Idea Lab

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), Kolkata has received a grant from AICTE to launch an AICTE-IDEA (Idea Development, Evaluation, and Application) Lab. The vision of the lab is to establish the Centre of Excellence in Rapid Prototyping and nurturing critical thinking, problem-solving skills among students. This initiative aims to create a dynamic environment that promotes design thinking and prototype-driven learning aligned with  the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

The AICTE-supported IDEA Labs will be equipped with a diverse array of modern tools and technologies, including 3D printers, scanners, laser cutters, CNC routers, and IoT devices. These facilities are designed to equip students and faculty to develop innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of society and industry.

AICTE IDEA  Lab will   extend  towards  the creation of a robust, self-sustaining platform that supports start-ups and entrepreneurial eco-system. This innovation ecosystem will empower students and faculty to transform ideas into viable solutions, addressing real-world challenges.

Vision & Mission

Vision for AICTE-IDEA Lab:

To implement  a hub of innovative learning  in multidisciplinary skill  and  technology  transfer which aimed to   meet the socio-economic challenges through self- sustainable environment

Mission for AICTE-IDEA Lab:

  • Producing Skilled  Manpower  by    best   practice  of  problem solving, design and   critical thinking   through    conduction   of  workshops, internship and ideathon that  suffices the  digital   INDIA 
  • Foster the  fulfillment   of  prototype centric learning  and  experiential learning aligned with New Education Policy(NEP  2020) that    aims   to  balance   the   eco system.
  • Development of    the Entrepreneurship   learning practice that  will generate  the   start-ups

Principal, GNIT, Kolkata

Dean, R&D, GNIT, Kolkata

Dr. Barnali Kundu

Coordinator

Head of the Department, Electrical Engineering, GNIT, Kolkata

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Dr. Barnali Kundu

Coordinator

Faculty, Electronics and Communication, GNIT, Kolkata

Dr. Shantanu Datta

Co-Coordinator

Faculty, Mechanical Engineering, GNIT, Kolkata

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Dr. Shantanu Datta

Co-Coordinator

Faculty, Mechanical Engineering GNIT, Kolkata