AI and Computational Thinking to be taught in all schools from Class 3 from 2026-27
The Ministry of Education said on 30 October 2025 that Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking will be introduced in schools from Class 3 onwards, starting in the 2026-27 academic session.
Summary
Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking (AI & CT) will be taught in schools from Class 3 onwards starting in the 2026-27 academic session, the Ministry of Education's Department of School Education and Literacy said on 30 October 2025. The plan follows a stakeholder consultation on 29 October with CBSE, NCERT, KVS, NVS and experts, and is aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF SE 2023. CBSE has set up an expert committee chaired by Prof. Karthik Raman of IIT Madras to develop the curriculum. Resource materials are due by December 2025, and teachers will be trained through NISHTHA.
Key facts
- Announced
- 30 Oct 2025, Department of School Education & Literacy
- From
- Class 3 onwards
- Start
- Academic session 2026-27
- Curriculum committee
- CBSE expert committee chaired by Prof. Karthik Raman, IIT Madras
- Alignment
- NEP 2020 and NCF SE 2023
- Teacher training
- NISHTHA
Practice MCQs 3 questions
From which class will Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking be introduced in schools, as announced on 30 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Class 3
AI & CT will be embedded from the foundational stage, beginning in Class (Grade) 3.
From which academic session will the AI and Computational Thinking curriculum be introduced from Class 3?
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Correct answer: A — 2026-27
The Ministry of Education said AI & CT will be introduced from Grade 3 starting in the academic session 2026-27.
Who chairs the CBSE expert committee set up to develop the AI and Computational Thinking curriculum for schools?
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Correct answer: B — Prof. Karthik Raman, IIT Madras
CBSE constituted an expert committee chaired by Prof. Karthik Raman of IIT Madras.