NCERT develops 20-hour AI module for Classes IX-XII

October 26, 2026 /Posted byPrajwal EW / 0

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has developed a 20-hour introductory module on computational thinking (CT) and artificial intelligence (AI) for Classes IX-XII, which will be assessed internally by schools during the 2026-27 academic session.

Developed in consultation with IIT Madras and IIT Jodhpur, the module aims to familiarise students with AI, its applications and limitations, including identifying deepfakes and fact-checking information generated by chatbots.

Under the revised Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) scheme, CT and AI modules are compulsory for Class IX, while Class X continues under the existing scheme. The board announced the initiative in an April 9 circular.

NCERT is also preparing separate AI textbooks for students pursuing the subject at an advanced level.

A senior education ministry official said students would learn to use AI tools correctly and verify information, given their growing use in studies, research, content writing and career guidance.

Inputs from Indian Express

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