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CBSE नया AI & CT Curriculum 2026-27 | Class 3 से 12 तक पूरी जानकारी | AI Logic School

🚨 बड़ी खबर | Big Update

CBSE का नया AI & CT Curriculum 2026-27
CBSE New AI & Computational Thinking Curriculum 2026-27

Class 3 से Class 12 तक — सभी के लिए AI की पढ़ाई अब अनिवार्य
AI Education made mandatory from Class 3 to Class 12 for all schools

🗓️ Session 2026-27 | Official CBSE Update

मुख्य बदलाव | Key Changes

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Class 3 से AI शुरू

Class 3 से AI की पढ़ाई

CBSE has launched AI & CT curriculum starting from Class 3 — the earliest integration of AI education in India's school history.

CBSE ने Class 3 से AI curriculum शुरू किया — यह भारत के स्कूल इतिहास में सबसे पहले AI की पढ़ाई है।

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Compulsory Module (Class 9-10)

Class 9-10 में अनिवार्य

CT/AI is now a compulsory module for Classes 9-10 — not just an elective. It formally enters the board examination framework.

Class 9-10 में CT/AI अब अनिवार्य विषय है — अब यह सिर्फ optional नहीं रहा। Board exam में शामिल।

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Theme: "AI for Education"

थीम: "शिक्षा में AI"

The curriculum is themed "AI for Education, AI in Education" — launched by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Curriculum की थीम "AI for Education, AI in Education" है — केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान ने लॉन्च किया।

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Class 11-12: AI Elective

Class 11-12 में AI विषय

AI remains a specialised elective in Classes 11-12 (Subject Code 843) with updated syllabus and Generative AI added.

Class 11-12 में AI एक विशेष elective विषय है (Subject Code 843) — Generative AI नया जोड़ा गया।

Class-wise Breakdown | कक्षा-वार जानकारी

Class / कक्षा What is Taught / क्या पढ़ाया जाएगा How / कैसे Status
Class 3–5
कक्षा 3–5
Computational Thinking through Maths, Languages & EVS
गणित, भाषा और EVS के जरिए CT
Puzzles, Games, Storytelling
पहेलियाँ, खेल, कहानियाँ
NEW 2026-27
Class 6–8
कक्षा 6–8
Foundational AI concepts + Computational Thinking
AI की basic जानकारी + CT
Activity-based, Cross-subject
गतिविधि आधारित, सभी विषयों में
NEW 2026-27
Class 9–10
कक्षा 9–10
AI Project Cycle, CV, NLP, Data Science, Python
AI Project Cycle, CV, NLP, Data Science, Python
Theory + Practical (50+50)
Theory + Practical
COMPULSORY
Class 11–12
कक्षा 11–12
Python, Data Science, Neural Networks, Generative AI, Orange Tool
Python, Data Science, Neural Networks, Gen AI
Theory + Practical (50+50), Capstone Project
Theory + Practical + Capstone Project
ELECTIVE 843

Students क्या सीखेंगे | What Students Will Learn

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Logical Reasoning

तार्किक सोच

Think step-by-step to solve problems systematically

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Pattern Recognition

पैटर्न पहचान

Find similarities and patterns in data and problems

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AI Basics

AI की बुनियादी जानकारी

Understand how AI works in real life — phones, apps, robots

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Python Programming

Python प्रोग्रामिंग

Code in Python for data science and AI projects

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AI Ethics

AI की नैतिकता

Responsible and ethical use of AI technology

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Data Literacy

Data को समझना

Read, analyse and visualise data to make decisions

Timeline of CBSE AI Updates | CBSE AI बदलावों की Timeline

2019–20
AI introduced as optional skill subject (Class 8-10)
AI को Class 8-10 में optional skill subject के रूप में शुरू किया
15-hour module added to curriculum. Subject Code 417 introduced for Class 9-10.
2021–22
AI Subject Code 843 for Class 11-12
Class 11-12 के लिए Subject Code 843 शुरू
Full 100-mark AI subject (50 Theory + 50 Practical) introduced for senior secondary students.
2025–26
Updated syllabus — Generative AI added to Class 12
Updated syllabus — Class 12 में Generative AI जोड़ा गया
Unit 7: Generative AI (Gemini API, ChatGPT, LLMs) added to Class 12 Subject Code 843. Supplement released for Class 10.
2026–27 🆕
BIGGEST UPDATE — AI & CT for Class 3 to 8
सबसे बड़ा बदलाव — Class 3 से 8 के लिए AI & CT
Launched by Union Education Minister. CT integrated into all subjects from Class 3. Foundational AI introduced in Class 6-8. CT/AI becomes compulsory in Class 9-10 board framework.

👩‍🏫 Teachers के लिए जरूरी जानकारी | Important for Teachers

Training and Resources — प्रशिक्षण और संसाधन
  • Class 3–5: Maths and subject teachers will handle CT components Class 3–5: गणित और subject teachers CT पढ़ाएंगे
  • Class 6–8: Teachers from different disciplines will collaborate to integrate AI & CT Class 6–8: अलग-अलग विषयों के teachers मिलकर AI & CT पढ़ाएंगे
  • Class 9–12: Computer Science teachers will lead AI instruction Class 9–12: Computer Science teachers AI की पढ़ाई करवाएंगे
  • Teacher training available through NISHTHA and partner institutions NISHTHA और partner institutions के through teacher training मिलेगी
  • Study materials available on DIKSHA platform — free of cost Study material DIKSHA platform पर मुफ्त में उपलब्ध होगा
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NEP 2020 Alignment: This curriculum is developed in alignment with the National Education Policy 2020 and NCF-SE 2023. It promotes interdisciplinary learning — linking AI with Mathematics, Science and Humanities. For schools without digital infrastructure, "unplugged learning" activities are provided that teach AI concepts without computers or internet.

यह curriculum NEP 2020 और NCF-SE 2023 के अनुसार बनाया गया है। जिन schools में computer या internet नहीं है, उनके लिए "unplugged learning" activities दी जाएंगी जिनमें बिना computer के AI सिखाया जाएगा।

Class 12 में क्या नया है 2025-26 | What's New in Class 12

Unit 7: Generative AI (NEW)

Generative AI — नया Unit

ChatGPT, Gemini API, LLMs, Prompt Engineering, Canva AI, Animaker — all added to Class 12 syllabus.

ChatGPT, Gemini API, LLMs, Prompt Engineering — ये सब Class 12 syllabus में जोड़े गए।

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Orange Data Mining Tool

Orange Tool — Practical में

Orange Tool for no-code AI — Classification, NLP, Word Cloud, Image Analytics now in practical file (min 3 programs).

Orange Tool से बिना code के AI — Classification, NLP — practical file में minimum 3 programs जरूरी।

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Capstone Project — SDG Aligned

Capstone Project — SDG से जुड़ा

Group project (3-5 students) must address a UN Sustainable Development Goal. 3-minute video + documentation required.

Group project (3-5 students) किसी UN SDG से जुड़ा होना चाहिए। 3-minute video + documentation जरूरी।

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Data Storytelling — Unit 8

Data Storytelling — नया Unit 8

Freytag's Pyramid structure for data stories. MDMS case study is the mandatory CBSE sample for practical file.

Data story के लिए Freytag's Pyramid। MDMS case study — practical file के लिए CBSE का अनिवार्य sample।

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Generative Music
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Blob Opera

Create your own opera! This AI was trained on 4 professional singers to harmonize perfectly with your touch.

Start the Show
Object Detection
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Emoji Hunt

Can you find the real-life version of an emoji before the timer runs out? Uses your camera to 'see' objects.

Start Scavenging
Prompt Engineering
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Say What You See

Try to describe an image for the AI to match. Learn how humans and computers talk to each other!

Master Prompting
Data Clustering
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Infinite Drum Machine

Explore a galaxy of sounds. The AI has grouped similar noises together without being told what they are.

Create a Beat

Class 8 AI | Unit 4: Ethical Decision-Making in Technology

What is Ethical Decision-Making? 🧭

Ethics is not just about knowing right from wrong; it's about making a conscious choice to protect people and the environment when we build technology. Ethical decision-making is the process of evaluating how our AI affects the world.

The 4 Pillars of Responsible AI

To make ethical decisions, we follow these four "Rules of the Road":

  • Accountability: Who is responsible if the AI makes a mistake? (The developer, the company, or the user?)
  • Transparency: Can we explain how the AI reached its conclusion? We must avoid "Black Box" systems!
  • Privacy: Is the AI respecting your personal data (the "Digital Secret")?
  • Fairness: Does the AI treat everyone equally, or does it have a "favorite" group?

The Ethical Dilemma: The Self-Driving Car 🚗

A classic example from the CBSE handbook is the Self-Driving Car Dilemma. If a car's brakes fail, how should it be programmed to react? Ethical decision-making requires developers to prioritize human life and safety above all else.

How to Make an Ethical Decision

  1. Identify: Who will be affected by this AI?
  2. Analyze: Could this AI hurt someone or be unfair?
  3. Evaluate: Are there better, safer ways to build this?
  4. Decide: Choose the path that does the most good and the least harm.

Congratulations! You have completed the core units of Class 8 AI.

Review All Class 8 Lessons

Class 8 AI | Unit 2: Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications

How does AI interact with us? 🌐

AI isn't just in robots; it is hidden in the apps and machines we use every day. To understand its applications, we look at which Domain the AI belongs to.

[ AI applications in daily life diagram]

1. Data Science Applications (Predictions) 📈

This domain uses numbers and past history to guess what will happen next.

  • Price Comparison: Apps that tell you when flight tickets or mobile prices will drop.
  • Health Prediction: Smartwatches that monitor your heart rate and predict if you are falling ill.

Example: Amazon/Flipkart suggesting products you might like based on your previous shopping history.

2. Computer Vision Applications (Visuals) 📸

Helping machines understand images and videos just like human eyes.

  • Facial Recognition: Used for security in airports and "Face Unlock" on smartphones.
  • Medical Imaging: AI that helps doctors find diseases in X-rays or MRI scans much faster than the human eye.

🌟 Interactive Activity: Google Quick Draw
(See if the AI can recognize your drawings in under 20 seconds!)

3. Natural Language Processing (NLP) 💬

Helping machines understand, interpret, and respond to human language.

  • Smart Assistants: Google Assistant, Siri, and Alexa.
  • Email Filters: How Gmail knows which email is "Spam" and which is "Important."

Relatable Example: Have you noticed how Autocorrect finishes your sentences while typing? That is NLP in action!

AI for Social Good 🌍

AI is solving big problems in our society:

  • Agriculture: Sensors that tell farmers exactly how much water a plant needs, saving 40% more water.
  • Environment: AI that tracks endangered animals to protect them from hunters.

Finished reading? Check your understanding of the previous lesson.

View All Class 8 Lessons

Official Handbook Reference

Refer to Unit 2 of the CBSE Class 8 Manual for more case studies on AI in Healthcare and Education:

Download Class 8 AI Handbook

Class 8 AI | Unit 1 Deep Dive: The Stages of the AI Project Lifecycle

Stage 1: Problem Scoping (The 4W Canvas) 🎯

To solve a problem, we must first understand it perfectly. We use the 4W Canvas:

  • Who: Who is the "Stakeholder" (the person facing the problem)?
  • What: What is the actual problem? What evidence do we have?
  • Where: What is the context/location of the problem?
  • Why: What is the "Value" or benefit of solving it?

Problem Statement Template:
"Our [Who] has a problem that [What] happens at [Where]. A solution would help them because [Why]."

Stage 2: Data Acquisition (Collecting Clues) 📂

AI needs data to learn. There are two main ways to get it:

  • Primary Data: Data you collect yourself (Surveys, experiments, sensors).
  • Secondary Data: Data already available (Websites like Kaggle, Government records, Books).

Types of Data: 1. Structured: Organized in tables (like Excel). 2. Unstructured: Raw data (Images, Videos, Voice notes).

Stage 3: Data Exploration (The Power of Graphs) 📊

Before training the AI, we must "see" the data to find patterns or errors. We use:

  • Bar Charts: To compare different categories.
  • Scatter Plots: To see if two things are related (e.g., Temperature vs. Ice Cream sales).
  • Histograms: To see the frequency of data points.

Stage 4: Modelling (Building the Brain) 🧠

We choose a "Learning Model" based on the problem:

  • Rule-Based: The developer writes all the rules (If-Then statements).
  • Learning-Based (AI): The machine finds its own rules from the data.
    • Decision Trees: A flow-chart like structure to reach a conclusion.
    • Neural Networks: Inspired by the human brain for complex tasks like image recognition.

Stage 5: Evaluation & Deployment 🚀

Evaluation Metrics: We don't just guess if AI is good; we measure it using Accuracy (How many times was it right?).

Deployment: This is the final step where the AI is actually put into a real-world app or machine (like a chatbot on a website or a sensor in a farm).

🌟 Relatable Example: Smart Traffic Lights

Problem: Long traffic jams at Crossroad A.
Data: Cameras (Computer Vision) counting cars at different times.
Modelling: A system that learns when to stay green longer based on car density.
Deployment: Installing the smart controller at the signal.


Activity Link: Google Teachable Machine
(Go through the full cycle: Acquire images of your hand, Train the model, and Deploy it to see it recognize your gestures!)

Reference Handbook

Refer to Unit 1 of the official Class 8 manual for the complete 4W Canvas worksheets:

Download Class 8 AI Handbook

Class 8 AI | Unit 1: The AI Project Lifecycle & Responsible Problem Solving

What is the AI Project Lifecycle? 🔄

Just like a chef follows a recipe to bake a cake, an AI developer follows a Lifecycle to build a smart system. It is a step-by-step process to solve a problem using Artificial Intelligence.

Step 1: Problem Scoping (Defining the Goal) 🎯

Before building anything, we must ask: "What problem are we solving?". We use the 4Ws Canvas to help us:

  • Who: Who is facing the problem?
  • What: What is the nature of the problem?
  • Where: Where is the problem happening?
  • Why: Why is it worth solving?

Example: Helping farmers in Telangana predict crop diseases early.

Step 2: Data Acquisition (Collecting Clues) 📂

AI needs "Data" to learn. We collect information like images, numbers, or text.
Relatable Example: If you want to teach an AI to recognize a "Good Mango," you must show it thousands of pictures of ripe and raw mangoes.

Step 3: Data Exploration (Finding Patterns) 🔍

We clean the data and look for trends. We use charts and graphs to see if there are any errors or interesting "clues" in our data.

Step 4: Modelling (Training the Brain) 🧠

This is where the AI actually learns! We choose an algorithm (like a Decision Tree) and let the machine practice using the data we collected.

Step 5: Evaluation (The Final Test) ✅

We test the AI with new information it hasn't seen before. If it makes a mistake, we go back and improve it.

Responsible Problem Solving 🤝

Being a "Responsible" solver means thinking about Ethics. When we solve a problem, we must ensure:

  • Inclusion: Does this AI help everyone, regardless of their background?
  • Safety: Can this AI cause any harm?
  • Transparency: Can we explain how the AI made its decision?

🌟 Interactive Activity: AI For Oceans

Train your own AI to distinguish between "Fish" and "Trash" in the ocean. This will help you understand Data Acquisition and Modelling in just 5 minutes!

Start AI for Oceans Activity

Download Official Manual

Refer to the CBSE Class 8 Facilitator Handbook for detailed workflows and 4Ws Canvas templates:

Download Class 8 AI Handbook (PDF)
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