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3030 Eklavya - Spicing Up the Curriculum is a free educational initiative by IIT Gandhinagar's Centre for Creative Learning (CCL), in collaboration with CBSE. It's a live YouTube series that connects school curriculum topics to real-world applications through engaging activities, stories, and demonstrations. Sessions are broadcast on the CCL YouTube channel every Sunday at 4:00–4:45 PM IST.

100% Free to Enroll Live on YouTube Sundays · 4:00–4:45 PM IST CBSE Collaboration

IIT Gandhinagar

Centre for Creative Learning (CCL)

CBSE

Central Board of Secondary Education

The program is designed for students, teachers, parents, and STEM enthusiasts of all ages. Anyone curious about how curriculum topics connect to the real world is welcome. There are no prerequisites — registration is complimentary.

Students

All grades & age groups

Teachers

CBSE-affiliated educators

Parents

Supporting young learners

STEM Enthusiasts

Curious minds of all ages

Season 5 begins on August 15, 2026. Episodes air every Sunday from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM IST. The full season covers 5 modules, each with multiple episodes, activities, and assignments. Past episodes remain available on-demand on this platform throughout the season.

AUG 15 2026

Season 5 Start Date

Independence Day · Saturday

Every Sunday4:00–4:45 PM IST

5 ModulesMultiple episodes each

On-Demand TooWatch after broadcast

The sessions are broadcast live on YouTube (CCL IIT Gandhinagar channel) every Sunday at 4 PM. All previous episodes are available on-demand through this platform after the live broadcast — so you can watch at your own pace.

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Course Materials

Worksheets, activities & resources

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Optional paid certificates (₹200–₹400 + GST) are available for those wanting an official record. See the Certificates & Fees tab for details.

Two ways to watch — pick the one that works best for you:

Live on YouTube

1 Go to @CCL_IITGN on YouTube

2 Join every Sunday at 4:00 PM IST

3 Ask questions in live chat during broadcast

On-Demand (This Platform)

1 Enroll free — takes under a minute

2 Log in to this portal

3 Visit Courses → 3030 Eklavya S5

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Two optional paid certificates are offered - choose based on your goal:

Participation Certificate

₹200+ GST

Issued per episode after homework submission
One payment covers the full season
Available to all registered learners

Best for students & learners

Recommended for Teachers

Certificate of Competency

₹400+ GST

Awarded on completing all homeworks & assessments
Includes all Participation Certificates
30 hrs CPD recognised by CBSE

Best for CBSE-affiliated teachers

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Recommended for Teachers

Certificate of Competency

The best choice for CBSE-affiliated teachers. One payment covers the entire season - and counts officially towards your CPD hours.

₹400 + GST 30 hrs CPD CBSE Endorsed

✓Officially recognised as 30 hrs of CPD by CBSE for affiliated schools
✓Includes all Participation Certificates - one payment, full season
✓Awarded on completing all homeworks & assessments
✓Issued by IIT Gandhinagar CCL - a nationally recognised institution

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For Students & Learners

Two certificate options - pick what fits your goal

Both certificates are optional and paid. You can watch all episodes for free - certificates are for those who want an official record.

Participation - ₹200 Completion - ₹400

Participation Certificate - ₹200 + GST

✓Issued per episode after homework submission
✓One payment covers the entire season

Completion Certificate - ₹400 + GST (Better value)

✓Awarded on completing all homeworks & assessments
✓Includes all Participation Certificates

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Pay ₹200 or ₹400 + GST via the secure payment gateway

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Certificates issued for all episodes you've already completed

The payment option appears on your dashboard only if your certificate fee is still unpaid. If you don't see it, you may have already completed payment - check your email for a confirmation receipt.

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All episodes (live + on-demand)
Course materials & worksheets
Activities & homework submission
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Optional Paid Certificates

Participation Certificate — ₹200 + GST
Certificate of Competency — ₹400 + GST

Only needed if you want an official certificate. See the Certificates & Fees options above.

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Registration is free and takes under a minute. Follow these three steps:

Click "Get Started"

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Don't worry — our team is here to help. Send us a quick email with a brief description and a screenshot (if possible) and we'll sort it out.

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This is fixable — email us and the team will update your record and redirect your certificate to the correct address.

Email [email protected] with these details:

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✓ The incorrect email used during payment
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Email changes are handled by our support team. Write to us from your currently registered email and state the new address you'd like to use — your account will be updated within 2 business days.

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Log in to this portal and navigate to Courses → 3030 Eklavya Season 5. Click any lesson to open the video player with the assignment panel, activity downloads, and resources.

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Your progress is tracked automatically as you mark lessons complete. After watching at least 75% of a video, the "Mark as Complete" button unlocks. Click it to record your completion. Visit the Progress Report button on the course page to see a full breakdown by module.

Certificates are issued after you submit the required homework for each episode. Steps to check:

Confirm you've submitted all required assignments for that episode
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Allow up to 7 days for processing after homework submission

If you've done all this and still haven't received your certificate, email [email protected] with your name and payment reference.

Your payment history is available in Account Dashboard → Billing. For an official invoice or receipt, email [email protected] with your registered email and we'll send it to you.

Once your certificate is issued, it appears in Account Dashboard → Certificates as a downloadable PDF. You'll also receive a copy via email to your registered address. If a certificate is missing from your dashboard, contact [email protected].

Presenters & Facilitators

Meet the team behind 3030 Eklavya

Prof. Manish Jain

(Teaching Professor, IIT Gandhinagar).

Manish Jain spends most of his time investigating the science behind simple (and complex) toys and is passionate about sharing his insights and excitement with people. He is a Teaching Professor at IIT Gandhinagar, and heads CCL whose goal is to bring back the gleam in the eyes of students and children. CCL has created over 700 unique toys and activities in over 1.5 L schools, is working with about children and teachers in 13 states in India, has the largest social media presence with 6.5L subscribers and 10crore views.

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