Short answer: From the 2026-27 session, CBSE has introduced a Computational Thinking (CT) and AI curriculum for Classes 3–8, woven into existing subjects rather than taught as programming. Compulsory CT and AI modules for Classes 9–10 are being phased in, with reports of AI board exams from 2029.
What's changing, class by class
| Classes | What children do |
|---|---|
| 3–5 | Puzzles, visual reasoning and pattern games inside regular subjects. |
| 6–8 | Foundational AI concepts are added — what AI is, how it uses data, where it's used. |
| 9–10 | Computational thinking and AI become compulsory modules, phased in over the next few years. |
CBSE's teacher-training theme for 2026-27 is “Computational Thinking and Understanding AI”, with regional workshops for teachers. (Source: CBSE Circular Acad-15/2026 and news reports. Always check your school's own circular for exact details.)
What it means at home
- Your child will hear “AI” at school this year. Expect questions — and maybe some worry. Curiosity is the right response, not fear.
- School will teach the basics. That's good news. The most useful extra support is depth: hands-on projects and someone to answer “but how does it actually work?”.
- Computational thinking is the foundation. Patterns, logic and breaking problems into steps matter more than any one app.
- Teachers are still getting trained. In the first year, classroom experience may vary from school to school.
Questions to ask your child's school
- Which subjects will include CT and AI activities this term?
- Will children use any AI tools, and what are the age rules for those tools?
- How will this be assessed?
- How can parents support it at home?
How EduOrvix fits
We design our modules alongside the CT & AI themes so they support school without repeating it — then go further with projects, mentoring and a parent report. See our curriculum map.
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