[ CBSE CT&AI AT A GLANCE / 2026-27 ]

CBSE Computational Thinking and AI curriculum 2026-27

In short: CBSE made Computational Thinking and AI (CT&AI) part of Classes 3–8 from session 2026-27 through Circular Acad-15/2026. Classes 3–5 get 50 hours a year inside Maths and The World Around Us; Classes 6–8 get 100 hours (40 CT, 20 AI, 40 for two projects). There is no board exam.

Hours, teachers and assessment

ClassesHours / yearWhat is taughtWho teachesHow it is assessed
3–550 a year, inside Maths and The World Around UsCT puzzles added to each Maths chapter: abstraction, pattern recognition, decomposition and algorithmic thinkingMaths and other subject teachersWritten CT tests and puzzles, group activities, teacher observation journal
6–8100 a year: CT 40, AI 20, two projects 40Part 1: CT questions for each Maths chapter. Part 2: four AI chapters per classSubject teachers (CT); computer teacher (AI and projects)Written tests, practical exams, projects, reflections, observation journal

The four computational thinking skills

Pattern recognition

Spotting what repeats or stays the same, so you can predict what comes next.

Decomposition

Breaking a big problem into smaller parts that are easier to solve.

Abstraction

Keeping only the details that matter and ignoring the rest.

Algorithmic thinking

Writing or following clear steps, in order, that always solve the problem.

Chapters by class

Class 6 (live on AI Ka School)

Part 1 follows the Ganita Prakash Maths chapters. Part 2 has four AI chapters of about 5 hours each.

[ PART 1 / COMPUTATIONAL THINKING ]

  1. Patterns in Mathematics
  2. Lines and Angles
  3. Number Play
  4. Data Handling and Presentation
  5. Prime Time
  6. Perimeter and Area
  7. Fractions
  8. Playing with Constructions
  9. Symmetry
  10. The Other Side of Zero

[ PART 2 / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ]

  1. Introduction to AI
  2. Basic Data Concepts
  3. Simple Pattern Recognition and Decision Making
  4. Ethics and Digital Responsibility
ClassAI chapters (Part 2)Official handbook
Class 3No separate AI part: CT is taught inside Maths and The World Around UsTeacher handbook
Class 4No separate AI part: CT is taught inside Maths and The World Around UsTeacher handbook
Class 5No separate AI part: CT is taught inside Maths and The World Around UsCBSE CT&AI page
Class 6Introduction to AI · Basic Data Concepts · Simple Pattern Recognition and Decision Making · Ethics and Digital ResponsibilityStudent handbook
Class 7AI Domains · AI in Industries · Data Visualization · Ethics and AI BiasCBSE CT&AI page
Class 8AI Project Lifecycle · AI Applications with No-Code Tools · Data and Fairness · Ethics and Responsible AICBSE CT&AI page

AI chapter names are from the official handbooks. Practice is live for Class 6, Class 7, Class 8; Classes 3–5 and the Class 7–8 CT parts are in progress.

[ CLASS 7 / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ]

  1. AI Domains
  2. AI in Industries
  3. Data Visualization
  4. Ethics and AI Bias

[ CLASS 8 / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ]

  1. AI Project Lifecycle
  2. AI Applications with No-Code Tools
  3. Data and Fairness
  4. Ethics and Responsible AI

Frequently asked questions

What is CBSE Computational Thinking and AI (CT&AI)?

CT&AI is a CBSE subject for Classes 3–8 from session 2026-27, introduced by Circular Acad-15/2026. It teaches computational thinking (pattern recognition, decomposition, abstraction and algorithmic thinking) and, from Class 6, the basics of artificial intelligence.

How many hours does CT&AI get each year?

Classes 3–5 get 50 hours a year, taught inside Maths and The World Around Us. Classes 6–8 get 100 hours: 40 for computational thinking, 20 for AI and 40 for two projects.

Is there a board exam for CT&AI?

No. CT&AI has no board exam. Schools assess it through written CT tests and puzzles, group activities, practical exams and projects (Classes 6–8), reflections and a teacher observation journal.

Who teaches CT&AI in school?

In Classes 3–5, Maths and other subject teachers add CT puzzles to their lessons. In Classes 6–8, subject teachers teach the CT part and the computer teacher teaches the AI chapters and guides the projects.

Where can I download the CBSE CT&AI handbooks?

CBSE publishes a student handbook and a teacher handbook for each class from 3 to 8 as free PDFs on its official CT&AI page at cbseacademic.nic.in/ct-ai.html.

Are the questions on AI Ka School copied from the handbook?

No. AI Ka School writes original practice questions, hints and worked solutions mapped to each handbook chapter, and links to the official CBSE handbook for the original material.

Official sources

Practise Class 6 chapters