I-GAUGE has released two reports examining artificial intelligence adoption in Indian higher education institutions and schools, highlighting demand for teacher training, usage policies and safeguards against academic dishonesty and student overdependence.

The higher education report draws on faculty responses from 146 institutions across 27 states and Union Territories. The school education report covers teachers and senior academic leaders across 21 states and Union Territories.

Among higher education respondents, 80 per cent believe their institutions are ready to implement AI, while 83 per cent expect the technology to improve administrative efficiency. However, 78 per cent expressed concern that excessive reliance could weaken students’ independent thinking and problem-solving skills.

Academic dishonesty was a concern for 72 per cent of faculty. Verifying the accuracy of AI-generated responses was identified as a challenge by 68 per cent. Hands-on training workshops and access to enterprise-level AI tools were the most requested institutional resources.

In schools, 88 per cent of surveyed teachers said their leadership views AI as a component of future-ready education. However, reported implementation varied: 25 per cent indicated structured adoption had begun, another 25 per cent remained at the exploratory stage, and 13 per cent reported advanced, institution-wide integration.

The school survey found that 91 per cent of teachers want clear boundaries for student AI use in academic work, while 76 per cent support a formal policy governing its use by students, faculty and staff. Teachers also reported parental concerns about data privacy, overdependence and increased screen time.

“Teacher preparedness, responsible governance and adequate digital infrastructure should together form the foundation of our AI responsiveness in education,” said Ravin Nair, managing director, QS I-GAUGE.

The reports recommend faculty development, ethical guidelines and institutional support to guide AI adoption.

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