IIT Guwahati unveils K12 AI curriculum under Project Vidhya
The launch comes at a time when national policies are pushing for AI inclusion in education. With AICTE declaring 2025 as the "Year of AI" and NEP 2020 encouraging tech education, the need for early AI learning is growing.AIQ fits into this vision by giving young learners both the tools and the mindset needed to understand and build with AI.The programme doesn't require prior coding knowledge. Instead, it introduces students to AI using stories, real-world problems, and simple projects.It uses an 'A3EI' framework, Absorb, Analyse, Apply, Evaluate, and Innovate, to structure learning.Over 60% of the content is project-based, encouraging students to work with real-world challenges.Three levels of learning are offered:Level 1 for Grades 6–8 focuses on AI basicsLevel 2 for Grades 9–10 adds robotics and GenAI toolsLevel 3 for Grades 11–12 dives into machine learning and ethicsEach level includes hands-on workshops, digital learning sessions, and interaction with IIT faculty. Students will work on guided challenges via GSL's SOLVE IT platform and receive feedback from IIT experts.A strong focus is placed on ethical AI, including topics like data privacy and algorithmic fairness.Dr Gaurav Trivedi from IIT Guwahati and Ameet Zaveri from GSL both highlighted the importance of building future-ready skills at an early age.They believe that young students must not only learn AI but also develop a responsible way of thinking about technology.The programme will begin in the 2025–26 academic year, starting with Grade 6. Students completing the course will receive a joint certificate from IIT Guwahati and GSL.AIQ is a first-of-its-kind effort in India to bring deep, structured AI learning into schools. It aims to prepare students not just to use technology, but to shape its future.- Ends
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