The main goal of the IDEA Lab is to transform engineering education and to help students become more innovative. The lab aims to achieve high standards in line with the vision of a Skilled India, motivating youth to gain more skills and strengthening global partnerships for sustainable development.

About the Lab

AICTE IDEA Labs are being established in engineering colleges to help students develop their creative and problem-solving skills. These labs provide students with the resources they need to turn their ideas into prototypes. IDEA Labs are equipped with a wide range of tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and electronics kits, enabling students to design and build their own projects. In addition to technical skills, IDEA Labs help students develop 21st century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.

Vision

The IDEA Lab also organises workshops, hackathons, and incubation programmes throughout the year, and offers funding and resources for students to prototype and test their ideas.

Benefits

The lab creates an environment conducive to the development of new ideas and new ventures. SRIT AICTE IDEA Lab provides students the resources and support they need to turn ideas into successful projects and startups.
Final Year Projects — Students
Internship Opportunities — Students
Faculty Development Programmes — Faculty
Hands-on Training and Workshops — Students
Rural students are motivated through hands-on training and workshops in 3D Printing, Green Water, Green Energy and more. The IDEA Lab also organises workshops, hackathons and incubation programmes throughout the year, and offers funding and resources for students to prototype and test their ideas.

Events Attended

AICTE Idea Lab Tech Fest 2025 — Conducted at AICTE, New Delhi on 07.03.2025. Attended by Dr. A.N. Jayanthi and Mr. R. Immanual.
ATAL AICTE IDEA LAB Basic Faculty Development Programme (FDP) — Conducted from 17th to 21st March 2025 at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Centre for Post-Graduation Studies, Muddenahalli, Karnataka. Attended by Dr. A.N. Jayanthi and Dr. S. Benjamin Franklin.
AICTE IDEA Lab Chief Mentors Conclave 2025 — Conducted on 25th and 26th April 2025 at D Y Patil International University, Akurdi, Pune. Attended by Mr. R. Immanual.

Free Education

Scholarships under the Free Education Scheme as per the norms of Bharathiar University are also provided to students.

Contact

Ms Girija P, Office Superintend, 0422-2562788

Alumni Association Scholarship

Alumni Association extends a helping hand in supporting the deserving students with an Alumni scholarship. The students are selected based on their marks, income and feedback from the department.

Contact

Ms Shobana R, Alumni Coordinator, 0422-2562788