CT Group of Institutions, Maqsudan, Jalandhar, Joins Hands with IIT Delhi for Virtual Labs

Jalandhar, October 5, 2026: CT Group of Institutions, Maqsudan, Jalandhar, has joined hands with IIT Delhi under the Virtual Labs initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, implemented through the National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT). As part of this collaboration, CT Group of Institutions has been designated as a Nodal Centre for Virtual Labs under IIT Delhi.

The Virtual Labs initiative aims to provide students with access to technology-enabled practical learning and virtual experimentation, enabling them to perform and understand experiments through an interactive digital platform. The initiative complements conventional laboratory education and provides students with opportunities to strengthen their practical understanding of technical concepts.
As a designated Nodal Centre, CT Group of Institutions will facilitate students and faculty members in accessing Virtual Labs and exploring experiments across relevant technical and academic domains. The centre will also receive operational and technical support under the initiative, helping ensure effective utilisation of the platform for teaching and learning.
The institution has been promoting technology-driven learning through various academic initiatives, and the collaboration with IIT Delhi further strengthens its efforts towards integrating digital tools, experiential learning and innovative teaching practices into education.
Charanjit Singh Channi, Chairman, CT Group of Institutions, said, “At CT Group, we believe that education must continuously evolve with changing technology and industry requirements. Our collaboration with IIT Delhi for Virtual Labs reflects our commitment to providing students with modern, accessible and experiential learning opportunities. Such initiatives enable learners to supplement classroom teaching with technology-driven practical exposure and prepare themselves for a rapidly evolving academic and professional environment.”
Dr. Manbir Singh, Managing Director, CT Group of Institutions, added, “The integration of Virtual Labs into the academic ecosystem will provide students and faculty with an additional platform for practical exploration and knowledge enhancement. We are committed to encouraging innovative teaching-learning practices that make education more engaging, interactive and relevant. This initiative will further strengthen our efforts towards technology-enabled and experiential education.”
Dr. Nitin Tandon, Executive Director, CT Group of Institutions, stated, “Being designated as a Virtual Labs Nodal Centre under IIT Delhi provides our institution with an opportunity to further strengthen digital and practical learning. We look forward to facilitating wider utilisation of the platform among students and faculty members and creating an academic environment where technology complements conventional learning methods.”
Speaking on the collaboration, Dr. Anurag Sharma, Campus Director, CT Group of Institutions, Maqsudan, said, “The collaboration with IIT Delhi and the designation of our institution as a Virtual Labs Nodal Centre is an important step towards enhancing practical and technology-enabled education. Virtual Labs will give our students an opportunity to explore experiments through digital platforms and complement their conventional laboratory experiences. We look forward to creating greater opportunities for experiential and innovative learning for our students.”
The collaboration marks another significant step by CT Group of Institutions, Maqsudan, towards promoting experiential learning, digital education and technology-enabled academic practices, while providing students with access to innovative learning resources and practical experimentation.