
CBSE’s thoughtful step toward integrating Computational Thinking and AI in everyday learning

The success of the initiative relies heavily on cooperation between various stakeholders involved in the educational process. The teacher is the one who is going to implement the new curriculum. A lot of teachers would require time to understand new terms like computational thinking and AI. | Photo: iStock/ Getty Images
The curriculum on Computational Thinking & Artificial Intelligence was released on April 1, 2026, by Dharmendra Pradhan, Education Minister, Union Government, for CBSE students between Classes 3–8. The inclusion of this curriculum will equip students with skills such as logical reasoning, problem solving, and identification of patterns.
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Published – April 12, 2026 09:48 am IST





