Chennai: National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) will have a new curriculum tuned to global demand, Union education minister
“In the governing council meeting of NITSER (highest decision-making body of NITs and IISERs), we decided to bring a paradigm shift in the curriculum,” Pradhan said after participating in the Pongal celebrations at IIT Madras.
IIT Madras director V Kamakoti present, among others, was present at the celebration.
Pradhan said mother tongue will be given priority in all educational institutions. “From school to research, the teaching medium of instruction will be the mother tongue. I am confident that the Indian education system will embrace a paradigm shift more towards a global need, sustainability and cutting-edge technologies,” he added.
The minister also reviewed the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in AI for education. “By using AI, we will leapfrog and quantum jump in our governance, pedagogy, teaching-learning material. Both Central and state educational institutions are preparing to adopt AI into their curriculum,” he said.
A traditional Pongal celebration was jointly organised by the staff club, IIT Madras, and the Muthamizh Mandram, IIT Madras, under the leadership of the institute’s administration. Pradhan was accorded a traditional Tamil cultural welcome, featuring folk art forms such as ‘Parai’, ‘Madattam’, ‘Mayilattam’ and ‘Poi Kaal Kuthirai’.
Source: Times of India – Indian Ministry of Education Comments (Jan 17, 2026)
Key point: Indian educators are preparing curricula that integrate AI into pedagogy and governance, indicating recognition at national policy levels of AI’s role in improving teaching and learning.
Quote: Officials noted AI will play a “key role in transforming pedagogy and governance in education.”
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