Karnataka introduces AI as vocational subject; Sikkim launches AI-powered learning in 71 schools
Karnataka is introducing AI as a vocational subject for Classes 9 and 10 in 1,642 government schools. Sikkim has launched an AI-based learning programme in 71 government schools for Classes 3–5 in English, Nepali and mathematics.
Who is affected and how
- student
- Students in Classes 9–10 can study AI as a vocational subject in the participating schools.
- teacher
- The AI subject and AI-based learning programmes call for new teacher skills.
- education policymaker
- The state-level rollouts in India are large-scale pilot examples.
Sources
- Karnataka introduces AI as vocational subject for Classes 9, 10: 1,642 government schools to offer coursethe times of india · Sep 21, 2026
- Karnataka Introduces AI as Vocational Subject for Classes 9 And 10 Under NSQF; Hindi Teachers’ Association Opposes Move | Times Nowtimesnownews.com · Sep 21, 2026
- AI Education in Schools: Karnataka Introduces Artificial Intelligence Course Under NSQF Frameworksakshi education · Sep 23, 2026
- Sikkim Introduces AI-Powered Learning In 71 Government Schools: Check What Students Getnews.abplive.com · Sep 21, 2026
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