MoE & CBSE Launches AI and Computational Thinking Curriculum for Classes 3–8
In March 2026, the Ministry of Education (MoE) in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) launched a new curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Classes 3 to 8, to be implemented from the 2026–27 academic session.
In March 2026, the Ministry of Education (MoE) in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) launched a new curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Classes 3 to 8, to be implemented from the 2026–27 academic session.
- The MoE released three key documents, including the curriculum, a teachers’ handbook, and learning materials.
Key Features of Curriculum:
Focus Areas: The curriculum introduces foundational concepts of AI, coding, data handling, logical reasoning, and algorithmic thinking at the elementary and middle school levels.
Grade-wise Approach:
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- Classes 3–5: Activity-based learning with basic computational thinking and logic-building exercises
- Classes 6–8: Introduction to AI concepts, coding fundamentals, and real-world applications
Alignment: The curriculum aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.
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