What if you could cut your grading time by 80%? Sounds too good to be true, right? Yet teachers across India are doing exactly that with AI-powered tools.
With CBSE introducing AI as a skill from Class 3 and offering it as an optional subject from Class 9, classrooms are entering a new teaching era. These changes strongly align with NEP’s vision of future-ready education where teachers are supported by technology, not replaced by it.
Every school wants to support students better by embracing AI, but where do you actually begin? Today, we outline clear, actionable steps that CBSE schools can adopt without disrupting existing academic or administrative systems.
CBSE’s new AI mandate signals a mindset shift for schools. AI and computational thinking are becoming foundational learning skills from Class 3 to 12, using puzzles, games, sequencing activities, and everyday problem-solving. Extra Intelligence helps schools operationalise CBSE’s AI mandate by enabling AI-powered lesson planning, personalised learning pathways, and data-driven insights that support teachers at every grade level.
Here’s how schools can make AI an ally and make the most of this powerful technology this academic year:
AI Literacy for Teachers
Start by introducing basic AI concepts, exploring classroom-ready use cases, and aligning activities with CBSE’s AI framework to build confidence before introducing AI to students. AI training and workshops will play a key role in getting teachers familiarized with the best techniques to leverage AI tools and optimize performance check-ins to reinforce that seeking guidance is a strength, not a signal that something is wrong.
Position AI As A Teaching Assistant
AI works best as a support system, not a replacement. Teachers can use AI to simplify lesson planning, generate practice questions, clarify concepts, and manage repetitive tasks. With Extra Intelligence powered by Extramarks, schools can partner with AI meaningfully, empowering teachers through adaptive learning tools, real-time student insights, and curriculum-aligned support that enhances, not replaces, classroom teaching.
Use AI for Personalized Learning Support
Every classroom has diverse learning needs. AI-powered tools help teachers identify gaps, recommend differentiated practice, and support students at their own pace. By using AI insights, teachers can offer targeted support especially to struggling or advanced learners without increasing their daily workload.
Leverage AI for Data-Driven Decision-Making
AI turns classroom data into actionable insights. You can track learning patterns, monitor concept mastery, and adjust teaching strategies based on real-time feedback. This helps move beyond intuition to informed decision-making, supporting competency-based assessments and continuous improvement in line with CBSE’s vision.
AI in CBSE schools is no longer a future discussion, it’s today’s classroom reality. Schools that start planning now can train teachers, align curriculum, and choose the right tools with confidence. The real opportunity lies in starting small, experimenting early, and building AI-ready classrooms before the 2026–27 academic year arrives.
