Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Study Reveals Varying Generative AI Use Among Indian University Students
Imagine students using smart tools like ChatGPT for schoolwork.
A study looked at how students in different parts of India are using these tools.
In one place, they use tools to help with writing and making presentations.
In another, they use tools to chat with AI.
Most students know about these tools, but almost all haven't been taught how to use them properly.
The study suggests that schools need to create clear rules and provide training on how to use AI tools effectively and fairly, to help students learn well and avoid cheating, especially since AI is gaining popularity in academics.
Governments are also working on these initiatives in different ways: one through business partnerships and the other by using an app for student communication.
Study assessed generative AI usage among university students in Gujarat and Assam.
Students in Gujarat favor tools like Grammarly and Canva.
Assam students use Meta AI and ChatGPT more frequently.
95% of students had no formal generative AI training.
Study recommends clear AI policies and training for higher education.
- Who
- University students in Gujarat and Assam, researchers Jigyasha Deka and Dr. Varsha Parikh, and the governments of Gujarat and Assam.
- What
- A study revealed varying generative AI usage among university students in Gujarat and Assam, with differing patterns in tool preferences and a lack of formal training.
- When
- Study findings were recently released.
- Where
- Gujarat and Assam, India.
- Why
- To understand how university students perceive and use generative AI in higher education.
- Study Location
- Gujarat and Assam, India
- Student Awareness of AI
- 96.8% high awareness
- AI Usage in Academics
- 94.5% of students use AI
- Primary AI Use
- Idea generation, homework, and information search
- Students without Formal Training
- 95%
- Gujarat Govt Initiative
- Partnerships with IT firms like IBM and Microsoft
- Assam Govt Initiative
- Shiksha Setu App for education communication