NEW DELHI, Dec 22: In a significant push towards future-ready education, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has constituted a dedicated team to develop syllabi and textbooks on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Classes 11 and 12, the Ministry of Education informed Parliament on Monday.
Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry said the initiative is part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. The move aims to equip senior secondary students with advanced AI and computational thinking skills needed for a rapidly evolving digital economy.
As part of early exposure to emerging technologies, NCERT has also introduced an AI-based project on Animation and Games in the vocational education textbook for Class 6. The project involves the use of AI tools and focuses on experiential learning to familiarise students with real-world applications of artificial intelligence.
The Ministry further stated that AI education will be introduced across schools from Class 3 onwards beginning the 2026–27 academic session. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has also drafted a comprehensive AI and computational thinking curriculum for Classes 3 to 12, with advanced AI and computational thinking proposed as mandatory subjects for Classes 9 and 10.
To strengthen the national AI education ecosystem, the government has launched the SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) initiative, aligned with NEP 2020, the National Programme on AI Skilling Framework and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. The programme aims to promote AI awareness among students from Classes 6 to 12 and enhance AI literacy among teachers nationwide.
The government said these measures are aimed at preparing students and educators for a technology-driven future while ensuring inclusive and sustainable digital growth.
