NCERT 2026 Reset: School Books to Change, AI Focus, Exam Stress to Reduce
NCERT 2026 Reset: School Books to Change, AI Focus, Exam Stress to Reduce
- •Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced a major 'reset' in the NCERT syllabus and deep integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) from the 2026 academic session.
- •The reform aims to modernize thinking, strengthen learning foundations, eradicate rote learning, and develop critical thinking, aligning with NEP 2020.
- •New NCERT books will focus on AI, coding, data analytics, and ethical AI use, preparing students for future workplaces.
- •Syllabus will be lightened by removing unnecessary facts, balancing Indian knowledge with modern science, and available in 22 Indian languages.
- •Changes include teacher re-skilling, strengthening the DIKSHA portal, and shifting evaluation to continuous assessment over annual exams.
