The Ministry of Education has announced that beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, schools across India will introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) to students starting from Class 3. Designed in alignment with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023 (NCF SE) and the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), the move reflects the government’s aim to treat AI as a universal foundational skill on par with reading and writing.
Key stakeholders including the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), and the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) are collaborating to develop the curriculum under a committee chaired by Karthik Raman of Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
The initiative includes creation of age-appropriate digital and print learning materials, teacher training via the NISHTHA framework, and time-allocation guidelines to embed AI/CT into classroom learning by December 2025. While the initial phase seeks to introduce basic awareness of AI—such as pattern recognition, decision logic and responsible use—the emphasis is on ethical, inclusive and student-centric learning rather than technical coding from the outset.
Officials say that embedding AI and CT from a young age will help India build a generation capable of critical thinking, problem-solving and innovation in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Implementation challenges remain, especially in training teachers and equipping schools in rural regions, but the initiative signals a bold step toward modernising the nation’s education system and preparing students for the future.
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