The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a structured curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Classes 3 to 8.
The curriculum, launched by Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, aims to build AI-readiness among students from an early age.
For Classes 3 to 5, CT will be embedded within existing subjects, with 50 hours annually allocated for foundational skills like logical thinking, pattern recognition, and sequencing.
For Classes 6 to 8, the curriculum expands to include advanced CT skills, introductory AI concepts, and interdisciplinary projects, with 100 hours annually allocated.
The curriculum will be implemented in over 32,900 CBSE-affiliated schools from the 2026–27 academic session.
Developed by a 10-member expert committee, the curriculum is designed to empower students to meaningfully engage with and shape the digital future.
