Archive · 2 Sep 2026
NCERT Prepares Classes 10-12 Textbooks For Responsible AI Use
India is preparing new schoolbooks for students in classes 10, 11 and 12.
The education minister said these books are being developed quickly as part of a special effort.
New books for classes 1 to 9 have already been released.
The new lessons will teach students how artificial intelligence works and how to use it safely and responsibly.
The minister said young people are using AI more often in everyday life.
He also said parents should learn about AI so they can guide their children.
The changes are connected to India’s education plans.
He believes India’s large youth population can help the country and the world.
Revised NCERT textbooks for classes 10 to 12 are being prepared in mission mode.
Education Minister Pralhad Joshi said new textbooks for classes 1 to 9 have already been released.
The updated curriculum is intended to help students understand and use artificial intelligence confidently and responsibly.
Joshi said parents should be made more alert and counsel and monitor children’s AI use.
He described India’s young population as an important resource for the country and the wider world.
- Who
- The National Council of Educational Research and Training and Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi.
- What
- NCERT is preparing revised textbooks for classes 10 to 12, including curriculum intended to support responsible AI use.
- When
- The announcement was made on Tuesday at NCERT’s 66th Foundation Day.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly common, including among younger users, requiring school curricula to evolve.
- Textbooks being prepared
- Revised NCERT books for classes 10 to 12.
- Textbooks already released
- New textbooks for classes 1 to 9 under the National Curriculum Framework.
- AI education goal
- Help students understand, use and engage with AI confidently and responsibly.
- Parents’ role
- Parents should be made more alert and counsel and monitor children regarding AI use.
- Event
- NCERT’s 66th Foundation Day.
- Broader focus
- Joshi linked the education effort to building a skilled, capable and globally responsible workforce.
